Simple Hibachi-Style Fried Rice
For a simple, comforting fried rice to accompany our Japanese Steakhouse Steak and Vegetables, we started by boiling the rice in plenty of water. This eliminated the need for leftover rice by effectively cutting the cooking time in half and rinsing away excess starch that can result in stickiness. To create the sweet and savory […]
Garlic Noodles
These deceptively simple, yet devastatingly delicious garlic noodles were invented in San Francisco, at a restaurant called, Thanh Long, back in the 70s. Usually served with roasted Dungeness crab, the actual recipe is a very closely guarded family secret, but after lots of investigation, and even more experimentation, I think this is very close, […]
Mall Chicken Teriyaki
Our recipe for the quintessential chicken teriyaki you love to get at malls across America. Make our mall chicken teriyaki at home, with just 9 ingredients!
Gōngbǎo Jīdīng (Sichuan Kung Pao Chicken) for Two
Gōngbǎo jīdīng is a Sichuan classic said to be named after a Qing Dynasty official who was particularly enamored of the dish (gōngbǎo refers to his title, while jīdīng means diced chicken). The stir-fry is often referred to as kung pao chicken on Chinese restaurant menus. We started our version of the spicy, tingly […]
Spaghetti with Lemon Pesto
This pasta dish is modeled on the spaghetti al pesto di limone that Giovanna Aceto made for us on her family’s farm in Amalfi, Italy. The lemons commonly available in the U.S. are more acidic than Amalfi’s lemons, so to make a lemon pesto that approximates the original, we use a little sugar to temper […]
Zach’s Classic Pork Fried Rice
This fried rice recipe brings together several time-honored ingredients to exemplify my idea of this ultimate takeout classic.
Mongolian Beef
Our Mongolian Beef recipe became one of the most popular Woks of Life recipes after we first published it in July 2015, and for good reason!What exactly are the origins of Mongolian Beef? Because it’s definitely not Mongolian. My theory is that someone just forgot to add the orange to a wok full of […]
Beef Bulgogi
Bulgogi is Korean sweet and savory meat- usually with beef but sometimes with pork too. The main flavor is coming from soy sauce, garlic, fruity sweetness, and sesame oil. Bulgogi is something that everyone loves, so I always make bulgogi when I introduce Korean food for the first time.
One Skillet Beef Chow Mein
Beijing “Fried Sauce” Noodles – Zha Jiang Mian
Zha Jiang Mian, or Fried Sauce Noodles is so famous in China that the mere mention of it makes people think of Beijing. It’s sold everywhere—from street vendors to restaurants in five-star hotels.
Szechuan Beef
Szechuan Beef – easy and delicious beef stir-fried with red and yellow bell peppers, in a mild savory spicy sauce, so yummy! Easy Chinese recipe with tender beef covered in homemade Szechuan sauce. Make it better and healthier than PF Changs!
Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry With Celery and Peanuts
This one-skillet recipe is fast and furious—ideal for those nights when you have 10 minutes to stand at the stove, tops. The cooking technique is in the tradition of Chinese stir-fry, in which proteins and vegetables are chopped small so that they cook quickly over high heat, then bound together with a cornstarch-thickened sauce. If […]
Thai Spicy Duck & Pineapple Fried Rice
Rich roast duck (available at an Asian market), fragrant basil and chunks of sweet pineapple make this quick dish a cut above your everyday fried rice.
Singapore Noodles
Complete with shrimp and roast pork, this simple and satisfying Singapore noodle stir fry comes together in a matter of minutes.It's not entirely clear where Singapore noodles—the stir-fried curried rice noodles with shrimp, pork, and vegetables—come from, though it's unlikely Singapore is the source. Regardless, they're a stir-fry classic, and are easy to make […]
Better-than-Takeout Stir-Fried Udon
Pad see ew. Lo mein. Stir-fried udon. Jap chae. Pad Thai. Pan-fried soba. If there’s one thing I know for certain, it’s that I order too much takeout. There’s some blending of flavor that happens in the pan that I just don’t understand. Or that I didn’t understand. I thought noodles so flavorful couldn’t come […]
Chicken Yakisoba
Chicken Yakisoba is a popular Japanese noodle stir-fry that’s super easy to make at home. Our recipe also has a ton of fresh vegetables in it!