One of the quickest things to make for dinner when there’s not a whole lot of time available to spend on it is stir fry. We make stir fry all the time and usually don’t write it down, or take pictures…but this is not always. Those of you who have tried […]
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Whether you’re eating gluten or not, you’ve got to try carrot noodles! They’re just sweet enough, and prepared in this recipe, tastefully savory as well. This can be a creative side or even the focus of your whole meal. As a main dish, it can be topped with whatever you […]
In many parts of China, various types of noodles are part of the local culture. In this dish, as in many noodle dishes, we’re actually combining elements from a few different parts of the country. The concept of eating a noodle dish with some kind of mix of savory sauces […]
What is the black superfood in this stir fry? It’s surprisingly cheap and easy to find, and it’s called wood ear mushroom. Wood ear mushroom (aka wood ear fungus) has iron, vitamin B2, fiber, and collagen–yes, the same collagen that keeps your skin looking young and elastic. Naturally sourced collagen […]
I have the unique advantage of getting to experience a lot of Chinese food and culture even though I’m not myself Chinese. Often, that leads to some really interesting flavors and experiences that I’m not sure I would have ever encountered otherwise. In the case of this particular dish, I’m […]
Sichuan peppercorns give this dish a sort of “numb spicyness”…you kind of have to experience it to understand. These peppercorns aren’t spicy in the “hot spicy” sense and can usually be enjoyed by people who can’t tolerate spicy heat, since they’re a different sensation altogether. The dish is traditionally made […]
There are a lot of Asian food recipes on here, and one of the most common questions asked is, “Where do I actually buy ___?” Here is a short guide in which I hope to answer that for you! Jump To: Asian grocery store locator tool A-Z list of ingredients […]
