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Easy Bok Choy

Easy Bok Choy

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat; cook garlic in hot oil until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix in bok choy; cook and stir until the leafy green parts turn bright green and the stalks become slightly translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve.

By Frantic Cook

Super Easy Cabbage Stir Fry

Super Easy Cabbage Stir Fry

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until it begins to brown, 3 to 5 seconds.
  2. 2 Stir in cabbage until coated in oil; cover the wok and cook for 1 minute.
  3. 3 Pour in soy sauce; cook and stir for another minute. Increase heat to high and stir in Chinese cooking wine. Cook and stir until cabbage is tender, about 2 minutes more.
  4. 4 Serve hot and enjoy!

By iken

Green Onion Cakes

Green Onion Cakes

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Use a fork to mix flour and boiling water in a large bowl. Knead dough into a ball. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let dough rest for 30 to 60 minutes.
  2. 2 Evenly divide dough into 16 pieces. Roll each piece into a 1/4 inch thick circle. Brush each circle with oil, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon of green onions. Roll up, cigar style; coil each pancake and pinch open ends together to form a disc. Roll each circle flat to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  3. 3 Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet. Fry cakes until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Add more oil between batches, if necessary.

By spicyme

Chinese Green Bean Stir-Fry

Chinese Green Bean Stir-Fry

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in green beans; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and then stir in black bean sauce. Continue cooking until green beans are tender.

By Jackie O.

Hunan Peppered Pork

Hunan Peppered Pork

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until smoking; saute garlic and ginger until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add pork to wok; cook and stir until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer pork to a plate.
  2. 2 Pour remaining 2 tablespoons oil into the same wok over medium-high heat; saute chile peppers until well-coated with oil and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add pork to chile peppers and generously season with salt. Cook and stir mixture until peppers are tender, 5 to 7 minutes more. Mix enough soy sauce into pork mixture to add color and taste for desired saltiness.

By Nancy

Chinese Scallion Pancakes

Chinese Scallion Pancakes

3.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour and 1 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl; pour in boiling water and quickly mix together until water is absorbed. Work cold water, about 1 tablespoon at a time, into flour mixture just until dough forms. Knead dough for 10 minutes. Cover bowl with a damp cloth and let dough rest for 40 minutes.
  2. 2 Turn dough onto a lightly floured work surface; divide into 4 equal pieces.
  3. 3 Roll 1 piece of dough into a large thin round; brush the top with vegetable oil and sprinkle with about 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 the green onions. Pick up 1 end of the round and roll dough around green onions into a long scroll-shape. Take 1 scroll end and roll dough into a disk. Repeat with remaining dough, letting each disk rest for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat about 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Place 1 disk on a floured surface and roll into a 1/2-inch thick round; cook in the hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining disks.

By Mei

Chef John's Chinese Scallion Pancakes

Chef John's Chinese Scallion Pancakes

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine bread flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle and pour in hot water. Mix together with a wooden spoon to form a shaggy dough.
  2. 2 Transfer dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead dough until sticky but relatively smooth and elastic, dusting with a minimal amount of flour if needed. Wrap in plastic wrap and let dough rest for 2 hours.
  3. 3 Mix vegetable oil, sesame oil, and flour together in a skillet over medium heat until starting to bubble, about 3 minutes. Cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  4. 4 Unwrap dough and cut in half. Roll out into a tube and press down with your fingers. Use a rolling pin to flatten dough into a rectangular shape about 1/8-inch thick, flipping over and dusting lightly with flour halfway through.
  5. 5 Paint surface of the dough with the oil mixture until just covered, leaving 1 inch of space on the edges. Sprinkle scallions on top. Roll dough up tightly to seal in the scallions, starting with the long side. Pull the opposite edge over the top once you have reached it.
  6. 6 Coil 1 end of the dough inward toward the middle; wrap the opposite end around the coil to finish, tucking the tip under the bottom. Dust the coil with flour and roll dough out into a pancake about 1/4-inch thick. Repeat with remaining dough, oil, and green onions to make the second pancake.
  7. 7 Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add 1 pancake; lower heat to medium. Cook until crispy and browned, about 4 minutes per side. Repeat with the other pancake. Cut into wedges.

By John Mitzewich

Chinese Tomato and Egg Soup

Chinese Tomato and Egg Soup

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
17 min
Total
27 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes; saute until mostly melted, 5 to 10 minutes. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors are well blended, 5 to 10 minutes. Add eggs, stirring slowly and constantly for 1 minute. Add green onion; cook for 30 seconds. Stir in sesame oil, sugar, and salt.

By EdwardHan

Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Spicy Vermicelli Stir-Fry)

Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Spicy Vermicelli Stir-Fry)

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place vermicelli in a bowl and cover with water; soak for at least 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until you can feel the heat above the pan. Put in ground pork; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Stir in peppercorn powder until evenly distributed. Add water and bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Add drained vermicelli and mix evenly with the pork. Cook until all water has evaporated, about 5 more minutes. Taste and add more soy sauce if not salty enough for you.
  4. 4 Transfer to a serving plate and top with green onions.

By Tao,RN

Chinese Pork Chops

Chinese Pork Chops

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
385 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pierce pork chops on both sides with a fork.
  3. 3 Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, oil, ginger, and garlic powder together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Reserve about 1/4 cup marinade for basting; pour remaining marinage into a resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops to the bag, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours.
  5. 5 When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove pork chops from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  6. 6 Cook pork chops on the preheated grill, basting often with the reserved marinade, until no longer pink in the center, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By Ben

Crispy Scallion Pancakes

Crispy Scallion Pancakes

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Pour in boiling water slowly, while mixing with a fork, until all the water is absorbed. Pour in cold water and mix with your hands until the flour has been incorporated. Turn out mixture onto a clean surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Cover dough with a piece of plastic wrap and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Lightly grease your work surface. Working with 1 piece at a time, roll out dough into a thin rectangle. Brush with melted chicken fat and sprinkle with 1/4 cup scallions. Starting on the long edge, roll dough into a rope. Roll the rope into a coil and tuck the end underneath. Press down with your hand to flatten slightly, and set aside. Repeat with the remaining dough and scallions.
  3. 3 Lightly grease your work surface to prevent sticking. Roll each dough coil into a circle, about 7 inches in diameter.
  4. 4 Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add enough vegetable oil to cover the surface of the pan. Add 1 pancake to the hot oil and fry for 1 minute. Flip and fry for 1 more minute on the other side. Continue to cook, flipping regularly, until each side is evenly browned, pressing down with a spatula if necessary to ensure even browning. Remove to a cutting board to cool. Repeat with the remaining pancakes. Serve warm.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Mongolian Beef and Spring Onions

Mongolian Beef and Spring Onions

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. 3 Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, and water.
  4. 4 Increase heat to medium-high; stir until sauce boils and slightly thickens, about 4 minutes. Remove sauce from the heat and set aside.
  5. 5 Place beef into a large bowl; add cornstarch and mix until beef is thoroughly coated.
  6. 6 Set aside until most of the cornstarch has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Shake excess cornstarch from beef slices and drop into hot oil, a few at a time, stirring briefly and frying until edges become crisp, about 2 minutes.
  8. 8 Remove beef with a large slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
  9. 9 Remove excess oil from the skillet, then heat the skillet over medium heat; add beef slices and stir in prepared sauce. Add green onions and bring to a boil; cook until the onions have just softened and are bright green, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  10. 10 Serve and enjoy!

By vkarlson

Chinese Steamed Daikon Cake

Chinese Steamed Daikon Cake

Prep
20 min
Cook
95 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine rice flour and 2 cups cold water in a large, heatproof mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and velvety; set aside.
  2. 2 Soak dried shrimp in 1 cup cold water in a small bowl until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and dry shrimp, then finely chop and set aside.
  3. 3 Boil enough water to immerse bacon in a small pot, and cook to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and pat dry. Finely chop and set aside.
  4. 4 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add bacon. Cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. 5 Clean the wok and heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry daikon and rock sugar for 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water, cover the wok, and steam daikon until just cooked, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. 6 Add hot daikon mixture to the reserved rice flour mixture, mixing until daikon is well incorporated. Add bacon, shrimp, and salt; stir until evenly distributed. Pour into a 10-inch round cake pan and smooth out the top.
  7. 7 Bring some water to a boil in a wok. Place the cake pan on the wok rack, making sure the bottom half of the pan is immersed. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Steam until a toothpick goes cleanly through the center, about 1 hour. Check the water level regularly and replenish, if necessary, with boiling water. Remove pan and allow to cool on a rack for about 1 hour.

By rubiness

Quick Chinese-Style Vermicelli (Rice Noodles)

Quick Chinese-Style Vermicelli (Rice Noodles)

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in rice noodles and return to a boil. Cook until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes; try not to overcook as they will become mushy. Drain.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until tender. Stir in noodles; season with soy sauce, chili sauce, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped green onion.

By Serena Liew

Spicy Beef Filet in Oyster Sauce

Spicy Beef Filet in Oyster Sauce

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon oyster sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch in a bowl. Add beef and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the refrigerator 10 minutes before cooking.
  2. 2 Stir together water, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, and pepper in a small bowl; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Stir in onion, and cook until it beings to brown on the edges, about 1 minute. Add the beef, and continue cooking and stirring until the beef is just slightly pink, about 5 minutes. Pour in the sauce; cook and stir until the sauce has thickened and turned translucent, about 1 minute more.

By IrvineHousewife

Quick Beef Stir-Fry

Quick Beef Stir-Fry

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat; add beef and stir-fry until browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Move beef to the side of the wok and add broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, green onion, and garlic to the center of the wok; stir-fry vegetables for 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir beef into vegetables and season with soy sauce and sesame seeds. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 2 more minutes.
  5. 5 Serve hot and enjoy!

By inesgosner

Dong Po (Chinese Pork Belly)

Dong Po (Chinese Pork Belly)

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice pork belly into 2-inch wide strips. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and stir in pork slices; reduce heat to a simmer, and cook the meat for 10 minutes. Remove from the water and blot dry with paper towels.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large wok. Brown pork strips well on all sides. Pork will splatter — use a splatter shield for this step.
  3. 3 While pork is browning, mix together light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine, rock sugar, ginger, and spring onions in a large soup pot or stockpot. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and lay the pork strips into the liquid. Cover, and simmer until the meat is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add water as needed to keep the liquid from going completely dry.

By Good EatNZ

Chinese Shrimp and Tofu Soup

Chinese Shrimp and Tofu Soup

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan or wok over high heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant and lightly browned. Add shrimp; stir-fry until cooked. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Add chicken stock to the saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Add tofu and peas; season with salt and black pepper. Return to a simmer.
  3. 3 Mix cornstarch with a little water to form a thin paste; stir into soup and continue to simmer until clear and thickened, about 1 minute. Return shrimp to soup; stir and serve.

By erni

Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Beat egg and water together in small bowl. Melt butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-low heat; add egg and cook without stirring, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove egg from skillet and cut into shreds; set aside.
  3. 3 Heat oil in the same skillet. Add onion; cook and stir until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in rice, chicken, soy sauce, and pepper. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes; stir in shredded egg. Serve hot.

By LISA TOURVILLE

Fried Prawns in Soy Sauce

Fried Prawns in Soy Sauce

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
13 min
Total
28 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 5 tablespoons oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add prawns; saute until pink, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  2. 2 Pour remaining 2 tablespoons oil into the wok. Add spring onions and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Return prawns to the wok; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add chicken stock, sugar, rice wine, soy sauce, bouillon granules, and salt; bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until flavors combine, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Arrange prawns on a serving plate; pour sauce on top.

By Chelsea

Traditional Chinese Scallion Pancakes

Traditional Chinese Scallion Pancakes

3.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
6 min
Total
66 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Add 1 cup flour; stir dough with a spatula.
  2. 2 Mix the remaining 1 cup flour, hot water, 2 tablespoons oil, and salt together in a separate bowl until dough-like in texture. Add the dough from step 1; knead together into a round ball, dusting with flour as needed. Place dough ball on a lightly floured work surface; cover with a warm, damp towel for 30 to 40 minutes.
  3. 3 Pinch dough ball into 2 pieces. Roll each out and sprinkle half the scallions on top. Roll up each piece into a tube; pinch each in half. Roll and flatten into large pancakes, dusting with flour, if needed.
  4. 4 Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook pancakes until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

By INSPIRON41

Joe's General Tso's Chicken

Joe's General Tso's Chicken

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat eggs in a bowl until smooth; whisk in ½ cup cornstarch until no lumps remain. Add chicken; toss until evenly coated in batter.
  3. 3 Lower chicken carefully into the hot oil in batches; fry until pieces turn golden brown and begin to float, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  4. 4 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add dried chiles; cook until color brightens, about 30 seconds. Add chicken; cook until turns a deep, golden brown, about 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Whisk sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, rice wine vinegar, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch together in a small bowl. Stir into wok; boil until sauce thickens and is no longer cloudy, about 2 minutes. Garnish servings with green onions.

By joe harrington

Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, and add oil. Saute garlic for about 5 seconds, then add ground beef. Stir-fry until beef is evenly brown, 5 to 7 minutes; drain excess fat.
  3. 3 Stir in cabbage and pepper, and cook until vegetables are tender and beef is fully cooked. Stir in soy sauce.
  4. 4 Mix together cornstarch and water, and stir in. Season with pepper; add salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until sauce has thickened.
  5. 5 Serve hot and enjoy!

By LI-ANN

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Honey Walnut Shrimp

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir water and sugar together in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and add walnuts. Boil for 2 minutes, then drain and place walnuts on a cookie sheet to dry.
  3. 3 Whip egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. Stir in mochiko until it has a pasty consistency.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. Dip shrimp in mochiko batter, then fry in batches in hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  6. 6 Stir together mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk in a medium serving bowl.
  7. 7 Add fried shrimp and toss to coat with sauce. Sprinkle candied walnuts on top and serve.

By Celia

Chinese Pepper Steak

Chinese Pepper Steak

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice steak into 1/2-inch thick slices across the grain.
  2. 2 Whisk together soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and ginger in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Place steak slices into the marinade, and stir until well-coated.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook steak strips in batches in hot oil so as not to crowd the pan. Cook and stir until well-browned, about 3 minutes, and remove steak from the wok to a bowl. Repeat with remaining steak, adding more oil as needed, and set the cooked meat aside.
  4. 4 Return cooked steak strips to the hot wok, and stir in onion. Toss steak and onion together until onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes, then stir in green pepper.
  5. 5 Cook and stir the mixture until peppers have turned bright green and started to become tender, about 2 minutes more, then add tomatoes.
  6. 6 Stir everything together to mix and blend flavors, and serve.

By Kim

Easy Fried Chinese Chicken Balls

Easy Fried Chinese Chicken Balls

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make batter: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Drizzle in sesame oil. Gradually add water, whisking constantly until smooth; batter should be the consistency of cream. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Fill a deep pan or wok with oil and slowly heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Prepare chicken: Mix together cornstarch and white pepper in a large shallow dish. Dust chicken in cornstarch mixture, then dip into batter, evenly coating each piece.
  4. 4 Working in batches, fry coated chicken in hot oil until golden and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Use a slotted spoon to remove fried chicken to a clean kitchen towel to drain.

By fa the wondercat

Hot and Sour Chinese Eggplant

Hot and Sour Chinese Eggplant

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the eggplant cubes into a large bowl, and sprinkle with salt. Fill with enough water to cover, and let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse well, and drain on paper towels.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, red wine vinegar, sugar, chile pepper, cornstarch and chili oil. Set the sauce aside.
  3. 3 Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant until it is tender and begins to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour in the sauce, and cook and stir until the sauce is thick and the eggplant is evenly coated. Serve immediately.

By Bonnie

Easy Chinese Fried Noodles

Easy Chinese Fried Noodles

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Cook ramen noodles, reserving seasoning packets, in boiling water until softened, about 3 minutes. Drain noodles and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a small skillet. Cook and stir beaten eggs in hot oil until scrambled and firm. Set aside.
  4. 4 Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add green onions into hot oil and stir fry until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove green onions to a plate; set aside.
  5. 5 Heat remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in the same wok or skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, peas, and bell pepper separately; stir frying until softened, removing each to the plate with green onions when done.
  6. 6 Combine 2 tablespoons sesame oil with remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the same skillet or a wok over medium heat. Stir fry cooked noodles in hot sesame-vegetable oil, tossing frequently, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with desired amounts of sesame oil, soy sauce, and reserved ramen seasoning packets; toss to coat.
  7. 7 Stir in cooked vegetables, tossing frequently, until heated through, about 5 more minutes.
  8. 8 Enjoy!

By Karen

Steamed Barbecue Pork Buns

Steamed Barbecue Pork Buns

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water into a bowl. Sprinkle in yeast and let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 10 minutes. Add vegetable oil, sugar, and self-rising flour. Mix using a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough comes together.
  2. 2 Turn dough out onto your counter and knead into a smooth ball, about 10 minutes. Transfer dough ball into a lightly oiled bowl. Flip to lightly coat. Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  3. 3 Combine pork, green onions, cayenne pepper, sesame oil, and hoisin sauce in a separate bowl. Mix well and refrigerate.
  4. 4 Add a couple inches of water to a Dutch oven and set a bamboo steamer on top.
  5. 5 Poke dough down to deflate and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Cut dough in half and roll each half into a long tube. Divide each tube into 6 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and press into a disk. Roll each disk until about 1/8-inch thick and 4 to 5 inches wide. Roll out edges so they are slightly thinner than the center.
  6. 6 Transfer a spoonful of filling onto the center of each dough circle. Pinch edges together to form multiple small pleats, moistening edges with water if needed. Squeeze pleats together at the top to seal in the filling. Place pork buns on individual squares of parchment paper. Transfer them to the cold steamer, cover, and let proof until noticeably puffed, 30 to 45 minutes.
  7. 7 Bring the water in the Dutch oven to a boil over high heat. Set timer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and leave buns covered for 15 minutes. Uncover and transfer to plate.
  8. 8 Serve and enjoy.

By John Mitzewich

Asian Chicken Salad

Asian Chicken Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Make the dressing: Shake oil, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and soy sauce together in a small lidded container. Set aside until salad is ready.
  3. 3 Make the salad: Combine lettuce, chicken, green onions, and sesame seeds in a large bowl. Cover and chill for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 While the salad is chilling, heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Break rice noodles into pieces and fry in the hot skillet in small batches until they begin to puff up, 15 to 25 seconds. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  5. 5 Remove salad from the refrigerator. Portion into salad bowls, top with fried rice noodles, and drizzle dressing over top.

By Jill Lopez