Category: Recipes
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Hot and Sour Soup with Pork, Tofu, and Shiitakes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (includes 20 minutes mushroom soak) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 dried shiitake mushrooms (about 1 oz) + 1 cup hot water (reserve liquid) 6 oz pork tenderloin, very thinly sliced Marinade: 1 tsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp…
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Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple and Peppers
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients Pork batter: 1.25 lb pork shoulder (1-inch pieces); 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry); 1 egg white; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper;…
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Crisp-Tender Stir-Fried Shredded Potatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 side servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium yellow potatoes (about 600 g), julienned 6 cups (1.4 L) cold water, for soaking 2 tbsp neutral oil 6–8 dried red chilies, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tsp Sichuan…
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Garlic Baby Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (side dish) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 7 minutes Total Time: 17 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb baby bok choy, halved lengthwise 5 garlic cloves, smashed 1.5 tbsp neutral oil (canola, avocado, or peanut) 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock 2 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tsp…
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Soy-Braised Chicken with Shiitakes and Ginger
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes to soak mushrooms) Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (including soak) Quick Ingredients 1 oz dried shiitake mushrooms + 2 cups very hot water (reserve 1½ cups soaking liquid) 3 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs/drumsticks (6–8 pieces)…
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Ultra-Smooth Chinese Steamed Egg Custard
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 to 3 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 large eggs (about 150 ml beaten) 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) warm low-sodium chicken stock or dashi (120–140°F / 50–60°C) 1/4 tsp fine sea salt (reduce if stock is salty) 1/8…
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Yu Xiang Rou Si (Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) pork tenderloin, cut into thin matchsticks Marinade: 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp light soy, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp neutral oil, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp sugar 10 g…
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Spicy Dan Dan Noodles with Pork and Sesame
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) thin wheat noodles 8 oz (225 g) ground pork 1/4 cup (35 g) finely chopped ya cai (Sichuan preserved mustard stems) 1/3 cup (45 g) roasted peanuts, roughly chopped 3…
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Lion’s Head Meatballs with Napa Cabbage
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (6 oversized meatballs) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.75 lb (800 g) ground pork, 20–30% fat 6 oz (170 g) silken tofu, crumbled 1 large egg; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup ice water Ginger (2 tbsp minced…
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Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry with Chilies and Sichuan Peppercorns
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 33 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) boneless lamb leg/shoulder, thin-sliced Marinade: 1 tbsp light soy, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp neutral…
