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Get ready to break a little sweat with this Szechuan Beef: a hefty amount of chili and spice, tamed by sweet red bell peppers and carrots, and perfect for dinner.

Szechuan Beef

sirloin steak, sliced very thinly against the grain

Chinese black vinegar

c. low-sodium soy sauce

sesame oil

granulated sugar

garlic, grated

ginger

tsp. black pepper

ground Szechuan peppercorn

tbsp. corn starch

tbsp. peanut oil, divided

tbsp. fermented chili bean paste (doubanjiang)

red chilis

Szechuan peppercorns

garlic,

green onions, thinly sliced,

tbsp. red chili oil

red bell peppers, thinly sliced

carrots,

c. low-sodium broth or water

hoisin sauce

tbsp. sambal oelek

Sesame seeds,

Served this to a group.  Everyone loved it.

This was a bad recipe. Proportions were off, especially the cornstarch and salt.

<strong>I would not make this recipe again... </strong>I agree with GreenCactus, I added about half the amount of low sodium soy sauce and added water for the other half, and the dish was quite salty. I can't even imagine how salty it would have been with all of it. Also, this dish calls for WAY too much corn starch! I followed the recipe for the marinade and the excessive amount of cornstarch just got all stuck to the bottom of the pan and burned. Because of this, the meat wouldn't brown and I ended up having to switch to a different pan for the veggies. Also, once I added the sauce and meat to the veggies, again, there was way too much cornstarch, so it was a paste. I ended up adding about a cup or so of water to make a thick sauce.

Followed recipe exactly (incl. low-sodium soy sauce). Waaaay too salty. No one could finish their dish. If we dare do this again we might try using half soy sauce and half water.

The most challenging question to answer is, “do you want Chow Mein or Fried Rice?” I’ll teach you both in the next few weeks, so you don’t ever have to decide! Going back to the basics and making the BEST Chow Mein recipe that will for sure be on your weekly dinner dishes. We are making a vegetarian version today, but you can also add in chicken, beef, seafood, or pork. Pair it with my Better than takeout Orange Chicken and Restaurant style garlic bok choy, and you got yourself the perfect meal.

Chow Mein

450 g of Egg Chow Mein Noodles

½ Carrot (sliced)

¼ Cabbage (sliced)

Shiitake Mushroom (sliced)

Celery

½ Large Onion (sliced)

Stalks of Green Onion (2-inch pieces)

tbsp of Soy Sauce

2.5 tbsp of Vegetarian Oyster Sauce

tbsp of Sesame Oil

Sugar

tbsp of Black Vinegar

tsp of Black Pepper

Blanch the chow mein noodles for 30-60 seconds, rinse with cold water, drain and set aside.

Mix soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, black vinegar, and black pepper in a bowl.

In a large pan, drizzle in a generous amount of oil, turn the heat to medium-high. Add in sliced onions and shiitake mushroom, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

Next, add in sliced carrots and celery, saute for 1-2 minutes, add in sliced cabbage and saute for another 2-3 minutes.

Add the noodles, drizzle on the sauce, saute on high heat for 2-3 minutes.

Finally, add in green onion, saute on high heat for 1 minute.

Salt and Pepper Tofu is a classic popular recipe that is super addicting and easy to make at home. My Salt and Pepper Tofu is FAIL-PROOF, and I also have a few secret tips for extra crispy tofu, plus my homemade savory pepper seasoning. This recipe is one of my favorite ways to enjoy tofu and is always a crowd-pleaser. Salt and Pepper Tofu takes less than 30 minutes to make and is a perfect weeknight dinner with simple-to-find ingredients.

Salt and Pepper Tofu

Medium Firm

Salt

Water

Tapioca Starch

salt

garlic powder

white pepper

½ tsp of ground Sichuan peppercorn

mushroom powder

¼ tsp of ground chili

garlic

red chili (chopped)

onion

Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces. Soak the tofu in 1 tbsp of salt and 2 cups of water. Make sure all the tofu is soaked in the water for at least 10 minutes.

Gently pat dry the tofu, and coat the tofu in tapioca starch. Let the tofu rest in the tapioca starch for 5 minutes while you heat the oil.

In a pan, add in oil, turn the heat up to medium-high. Add tofu once the oil is hot and let it fry for 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Remove and set aside, optional but highly recommended, turn the heat up to high, and double fry in high heat for another 1-2 minutes to make it EXTRA crispy!

Mix all the ingredients for the seasoning mix - salt, white pepper, garlic powder, Sichuan peppercorn, mushroom powder, and ground chili.

In a pan, drizzle in oil and add in minced garlic, chopped red chili, and green onion. Saute together for 2-3 minutes.

Add in crispy tofu, season with seasoning salt, and toss in high heat for 30 seconds.

You will not believe what the secret ingredient to this chicken thigh recipe is … COCA-COLA! A classic childhood recipe that is super easy to make at home and is finger-licking good, Coca-Cola Chicken Thigh. The chicken is tender, and the glaze is a perfect balance between sweet and savory. Coca-Cola Chicken Thigh is an easy one-pot dinner recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner that everyone will love. WARNING, get bowls of rice ready because this recipe is the ultimate rice killer!

Coca-Cola Chicken Thigh

Chicken Thigh

Onion

Garlic minced

Oyster Sauce

Black Pepper

Coke

Turn the heat to medium-high and drizzle oil in a pan. Once the pan is hot, add in onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, next add in minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.

Add in the chicken skin side down first and let it cook for 3-5 minutes or until the skin is golden brown.

Add in soy sauce, black pepper, oyster sauce, and coke. Make sure that every piece of chicken is soaked in the sauce.

Put the lid on and turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.

Turn the heat back up to medium-high and start pouring the sauce all over the chicken for another 3-5 minutes.

Who doesn’t love a delicious and easy one-pot dinner? Combing two classic recipes that everyone loves, let’s make Beef and Broccoli Noodles! A must-try weeknight dinner idea that is healthy, delicious, and takes less than 30 minutes. I promise you will have tender beef every single time with a few simple tips.

Beef and Broccoli Noodles

Beef

tbsp of Oyster Sauce

tsp of Baking Soda

tbsp of Corn Starch

Broccoli

Noodles

Sauce:

Rice Vinegar

Garlic

Ketchup

Thinly slice up the beef based on the above tips and marinate the beef with 1.5 tsp of Black Pepper, 2 tbsp of Oyster Sauce, 1 tsp of Baking Soda, 2 tbsp of Oil, and 3 tbsp of Corn Starch. Let it rest for 10 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, sugar, and ketchup in a bowl.

Cook noodle as per instruction, drain and set aside.

Blanch, the Broccoli with Hot Water, drain, and set aside.

In a pan, drizzle in oil and turn the heat up to medium-high. Once the pan is hot, add the beef and let it sit for 30 seconds before sauteing for 2-3 minutes.

Add in the broccoli, saute for 1 minute.

Finally, add the noodle, drizzle in the sauce, and saute on high heat for 2-3 minutes.

You will never believe how JUICY this Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken is! A super EASY recipe that makes juicy and savory Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken every time. The glaze is finger-licking good that will get you craving for seconds. Warning, make extra rice because this recipe is the ultimate rice killer! The air fryer recipe will be below if you don’t have an oven, the air fryer recipe will be below.

Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken

Chicken Thigh and Leg

tbsp of Dark Soy Sauce

Garlic (chopped)

White Pepper

Five-Spice Powder

Honey

Sesame Seeds

Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, white pepper, five-spice powder, and honey for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Whip off any excess sauce from the chicken, especially the garlic, to prevent it from burning.

Bake the chicken at 400F for 30  minutes.

Simmer the excess sauce in a pan for 3-4 minutes or until bubbling and becoming a thick glaze.

Brush on more sauce on the chicken, top with sesame seeds, and bake for another 5 minutes.

The long-awaited EGG FRIED RICE is finally here! Egg fried rice is a simple recipe that you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the perfect side dish or main entree for every meal. What I love the most about fried rice is the ability to tailor it with anything you have in the fridge. Better than takeout Egg Fried Rice is super easy to make at home and extremely delicious.

Egg Fried Rice

Cold Cooked Rice

Green Onion (separate

Whole Eggs

Soy Sauce

Frozen Vegetable

In a bowl, whisk 5 whole eggs with 1 tsp of white pepper and season with salt.

Turn the heat up to medium-high and add in 5 tbsp of oil. Once the oil is hot, add white parts of the green onion and your eggs.

Let the egg sit for 30 seconds and then fry for 2-3 minutes, breaking the egg apart.

Add in frozen vegetables, scramble for 1-2 minutes.

Turn the heat to high, add cold-cooked rice, 1 tsp of white pepper, soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, and sugar. Saute together for 2-3 minutes.

Add in green onion, sauté for another 1-2 minutes.

Is anyone else excited for NIGHTMARKETS to be back again? Here is my super easy Night market-style Popcorn Tofu! Crispy on the outside, JUICY on the inside, and the batter is GLUTEN-FREE. If you love Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken, this popcorn tofu recipe is made for you. Get a nice glass of ice-cold beer ready because you need to give my Popcorn Tofu a try this weekend!

Popcorn Tofu

pack of Medium Firm Tofu (cut into bite-sized pieces)

⅔ tbsp of Five Spice Powder

Chili powder

Paprika

Five-spice powder

White pepper

tsp of Garlic Powder

Mushroom Powder (optional)

Soak the tofu in 2 tbsp of salt and 2 cups of water. Make sure all the tofu is soaked in the water for at least 20 minutes.

Mix tapioca starch, white pepper, five-spice powder, and salt.

Coat the tofu in tapioca starch mixture. Let the tofu rest in the tapioca starch for 5 minutes while you heat the oil.

In a pan, add oil, and turn the heat up to medium-high. Once the oil is hot, add tofu and let it fry for 7-8 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Remove and set aside, optional but highly recommended, turn the heat up to high, and double fry for another 1 minute to make it EXTRA crispy!

Season with seasoning mix and enjoy!

Extra Crispy Tofu drizzled in Spicy Garlic Sauce is my favorite way to enjoy tofu. This tofu recipe is SO good that I promise even meat lovers like my husband is obsessed with my Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu recipe. The tofu is fried till perfect; it is crispy on the outside and JUISY on the onside. What makes the dish is my homemade spicy garlic sauce tastes good with EVERYTHING and is super addicting. Give this Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu recipe a try; you will love it!

Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu

Pack of Medium-firm Tofu

Sweet Potato Flour

tbsp of Minced Garlic

Black Vinegar

Green Onion (chopped)

tsp of Crushed Cumin

Korean Red Chili Flakes

Cilantro (chopped)

HOT oil

Drain the tofu and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Coat the tofu in tapioca starch and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan; once the oil is hot, add tofu and deep-fry for 6-7 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Add minced garlic, black vinegar, vegetarian oyster sauce, chopped green onion, crushed cumin, Korean red chili flakes, sesame seeds, sugar, and chopped cilantro in a bowl.

Heat 4 tbsp of oil, and drizzle the hot oil over the bowl. Mix till everything is combined.

Drizzle the sauce all over the crispy tofu, and garnish with green onion and cilantro.

Crispy, addicting, and refreshing Vegetarian Spring Roll is a dish that EVERYONE will love. Sharing my family’s FAMOUS Traditional Taiwanese Vegetarian, Spring Rolls passed down from my great-grandmother. Whenever I host a dinner party, I always make my famous super crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls because it is the best crowd-pleaser and super easy to make at home. You can customize your spring roll with your favorite vegetables, plus you can make them in bulk and freeze them for the perfect weeknight snack and appetizer.

Vegetarian Spring Roll

½ Carrot (shredded)

½ Taiwanese Cabbage (sliced)

8-10 Shiitake Mushrooms (sliced)

tbsp of Cilantro (chopped)

packs of Vermicelli Noodles

tbsp Vegetarian Oyster Sauce

Mushroom Powder

Large Spring Roll Wrappers

Flour

Prepare the cabbage but chopping into small pieces, add in 2 tbsp of salt, massage the salt into the cabbage, and set it aside for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, squeeze out all the excess water and set it aside.

In a pan, drizzle in oil and turn the heat to medium. Add in shredded carrots, chopped green onion, and sliced shiitake mushroom. Drizzle in soy sauce and saute for 2-3 minutes.

To prepare the vermicelli noodles, let them soak in cold water for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, drain the water, and using a scissor cut into small bite-sized pieces.

In a large bowl, mix cabbage, saute veggies, vermicelli noodles, chopped cilantro,  3 tbsp of Vegetarian Oyster Sauce, 1.5 tbsp of Mushroom Powder, and 2 tsp of white pepper.

TIP: take a tsp of filling, microwave for 30 seconds, and taste to see if you like the seasoning before proceeding.

Mix 2 tbsp of flour and 1 tbsp of water to create a thick roux.

Take 1-2 sheets, add the filling in the middle, roll the bottom up. Fold in the two sides, tuck and roll, add in flour roux at the bottom before closing it off.

Deep fry for 4-5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.

Back with another EASY and DELICIOUS recipe that will be your go-to recipe this year - Scallion Chicken. 20 minutes Scallion Chicken is savory and goes perfectly with a big bowl of rice. The chicken is super tender and made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients. Get your rice ready, because don’t say I didn’t warn you about how addicting my Scallion Chicken is!

Scallion Chicken

chicken thigh (boneless with the skin on)

green onion (chopped)

soy sauce

oyster sauce

honey

black pepper

cornstarch

Shaoxing Wine (optional)

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinade with soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, black pepper, and corn starch—massage and set aside for 5 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Chop green onion and separate it with the whites and the greens.

In a pan, drizzle in a bit of oil, and turn the heat to medium-high. Add in the chicken thigh and set it for 1 minute before pan-frying for another 4-5 minutes.

Pour in Shaoxing Wine, beer, or water, and put the lid on to cook for 2 minutes.

Add in the rest of the green onion, turn the heat to high, and saute on high heat for another 1-2 minutes.

I am not kidding when I say I’ve been DREAMING about these Spicy Garlic Shrimp since Hawaii. Inspired by Ted’s Bakery, this spicy, savory, and super addicting Spicy Garlic Shrimp has been my go-to dinner recipe! It took me a couple of months to perfect this Spicy Garlic Shrimp recipe, so make sure to give it a try because it is UNREAL! PRO TIP: make extra rice because you will want to soak up all that sauce.

Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Prawns

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Szechuan Beef

Chow Mein

Salt and Pepper Tofu

Coca-Cola Chicken Thigh

Beef and Broccoli Noodles

Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken

Egg Fried Rice

Popcorn Tofu

Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu

Vegetarian Spring Roll

Scallion Chicken

Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Spicy Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-fry

Soy Glazed Chicken

General Tso's chicken

Gai lan with schmaltz

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