Category: Recipes
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Three-Cup Chicken with Basil (San Bei Ji)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs/drumsticks, cut into 2-inch pieces 12 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed 2-inch piece ginger (about 1.5 oz), sliced into 1/8-inch coins 1/3 cup toasted sesame oil 1/3 cup…
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Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Beans and Chilies
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (dim sum–style) Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 12–15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) pork spare ribs, cross-cut into 1–1.25 inch pieces 1 tbsp (15 g) fermented black beans (douchi), rinsed and lightly mashed 2 garlic cloves, minced…
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Beef Chow Fun with Wok Hei
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 3 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 28 minutes Quick Ingredients 14 oz fresh wide rice noodles (ho fun), separated; or 8 oz dried wide rice noodles, cooked and well-drained 10 oz flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain 2 cups…
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Family-Style Braised Tofu with Shiitakes and Pork
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 20 to 30 minutes to soak mushrooms, if using dried) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes (plus mushroom-soaking time, if needed) Quick Ingredients 14 oz (400 g) firm tofu, patted dry, cut into 1-inch squares; 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 tsp…
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Gai Lan with Oyster Sauce and Garlic Oil
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 side servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) gai lan (Chinese broccoli), ends trimmed 1 tbsp kosher salt (for blanching water) 2 tbsp oyster sauce 2 tbsp hot water 1 tsp light soy sauce 1/2 tsp sugar…
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Sichuan Boiled Fish in Fiery Doubanjiang Broth
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) white fish fillets, thinly sliced Marinade: 1 egg white, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp light soy, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp white pepper, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1/8 tsp baking…
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Di San Xian: Northeastern Potato, Eggplant, and Pepper Stir-Fry
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 38 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 lb (450 g) Chinese eggplant, cut into 2 x 3/4-inch batons 2 medium green bell peppers (200 g), seeded, 1-inch…
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Black Pepper Beef with Onions and Peppers
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 28 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced across the grain Marinade: 1 tbsp light soy, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1…
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Cashew Chicken with Celery and Bell Peppers
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1-inch pieces Marinade: 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp baking soda (optional), 1…
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Zha Jiang Mian with Pork and Tofu
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) dried Chinese wheat noodles 12 oz (340 g) ground pork (about 20% fat) 7 oz (200 g) firm tofu, small dice 1 English cucumber, cut into fine matchsticks 4 scallions…