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Chinese-American recipes & tinned fish

Savory · January 30, 2025

How to Season A Wok (+ Tips to Maintain)

Woks need seasoning—not the salt and pepper kind, rather the protective layers on the surface of the wok built up over time. Seasoning not only protects your wok from rust but also enhances its cooking performance over time by making…

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Savory · January 27, 2025

Chengdu-Style Spring Rolls & Homemade Spring Roll Wrappers

These Chengdu-style spring rolls are a light and fresh street snack that don’t require messy frying. When you think of spring rolls, the first image that comes to mind might be golden, crispy shells hot from the fryer. But these…

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Savory · January 22, 2025

Miso Garlic Clams

If you love savory flavors you’ll love this recipe for miso garlic clams. The whole recipe comes together in one pan in less than 15 minutes. Clams might look intimidating, but they’re arguably the easiest type of seafood to cook….

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Savory · January 6, 2025

Sichuan Paocai (Infinite Pickle Jar)

Paocai (泡菜), literally meaning “soaked vegetables” in Chinese, is a traditional Sichuanese pickle made through lacto-fermentation. Paocai is deeply rooted in Sichuan cuisine, prized for its versatility as both a side dish and ingredient. Unlike many other fermented pickles, paocai…

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Tinned Fish · January 3, 2025

Tinned Fish with Dressed Winter Citrus

Brighten your table with this quick, refreshing small plate that pairs pantry-staple tinned fish with vibrant winter citrus. My plate features canned hake, but feel free to swap it for any tinned white fish, tuna, or mackerel. The citrus pictured…

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Sweet · December 27, 2024

Black Sugar Ginger Hot Chocolate

A cozy twist on hot chocolate, this 5-ingredient recipe features the warmth of black sugar and ginger. Dark chocolate and a pinch of salt balance the flavors, creating a rich yet not-too-sweet treat. Inspired by black sugar and ginger tea,…

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Vanilla five spice whipped sweet potatoes with @li Vanilla five spice whipped sweet potatoes with @lifewaykefir #ad

Makes 4 servings

1.5 lbs sweet potatoes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup Lifeway whole milk kefir
1/2 vanilla pod, scraped or 1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon five spice
1 teaspoon kosher salt

1. Heat the oven to 400F. Stab each sweet potato with a fork then transfer to a sheet tray and bake until tender all the way through, about 40 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, peel away the skins.

2. Add the butter to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the butter until the milk solids are golden brown, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Take the pan off heat and stir in the vanilla pod, vanilla seeds, and five spice. 

3. Add the sweet potato flesh, kefir, and salt to a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Discard the spent vanilla pod and stream the warm brown butter into the sweet potatoes. Pulse until incorporated. Serve hot. 

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