We need to talk about instant ramen. The Woks of Life is all about traditional Chinese recipes, from-scratch homemade dishes, and building your skills in the kitchen. But sometimes, even us food bloggers don’t feel like cooking! Enter: the packet of instant noodles. We recently filmed a YouTube video with…
I am a big fan of those typical, quick, easy-to-prepare stir-fry dishes, especially on hot, busy days. And this is my sharing today – chicken and pepper stir-fry. You will only need 20 minutes from preparation to the table. A simple stir fry with some pot and vegetables is always…
This bread lasagna is easier to make than a traditional lasagna, because instead of cooking pasta, you use sliced sourdough bread! It’s one of those “aha!” cooking moments that completely changes how you think about a dish. Layered with sauce, cheese, and sweet zucchini, this lasagna recipe has just 6…
Chinese Shrimp and Mushroom Soup is easy to make at home. The “secret” ingredient I use to flavor the soup is dried shrimp. If you can get hold of that, it is very versatile to add flavor in soups or stir-fry. Also, seafood mushrooms have very distinct umami taste and…
Easy Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry is an ultimate Chinese comfort food. Have you ever made tomato and egg stir-fry? It has been one of the go-to recipes for every Chinese (as we say). You will love the simplicity, comfort and nutritions of tomato and egg pairing. It can be a…
Chinese Vegetable Soup is easy to make at home. In order to make a vegetable soup flavorful, I stir fry the vegetables first and get some char on them. Also, I add one teaspoon mushroom seasoning (“the secret seasoning”) to enhance the flavor. Enjoy! Here’s my other Chinese vegetable and…
Quick and Healthy Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-fry. Cabbage is so humble yet so nutritious, rich in vitamins, anti-oxidants and fiber. Chicken and cabbage is a prefect pairing of lean protein and crisp vegetable. The ingredients are so simple which everyone can find. Please try. Enjoy! Here are my other cabbage…
One day, when you open your fridge and find it almost empty, with just eggs and some basic seasonings left. Wow, that can be a magical and delicious dish too. Let me teach you how to turn these humble ingredients into the most delicious scrambled eggs you’ve ever tasted. In…
Egg Roll in a Bowl is a high fiber, high protein recipe that couldn’t be easier to whip up. In our version, we use ground meat and bags of cole slaw mix like everyone else, but the key difference is the sauce mixture. It’s straight from my dad’s perfected and…
Have you ever thought about using the steaming method to cook beef? Believe me, this is the simplest way for beginners. If you can’t handle the stickiness of the wok or control the fire, try this steamed beef to achieve a savory and delicious taste with a juicy texture. In…