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Chinese cold tofu recipe with secret ingredients (you won’t believe it!)

Tofu is a versatile ingredient you can enjoy in various ways, including as a cold dish straight out of the refrigerator. This Chinese cold tofu recipe is a perfect appetizer for hot summer days. The standard way of cooking tofu is steaming, stir-frying, and braising. However, you can also serve tofu straight from the refrigerator …

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Brussels sprouts stir-fry recipe with garlic (Chinese style)

If you’re tired of boiled Brussels sprouts, try this stir-fry recipe for a different and flavorful way to enjoy them. Although Brussels sprouts may take time to cook due to their multiple layers, a quick pre-boil for 2 minutes followed by a high-heat stir-fry will produce a crunchy texture with a delightful wok aroma. It …

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Potato stir-fry Chinese style- easy Sichuan recipe

Yesterday, I had lunch at a Chinese restaurant serving Sichuan cuisine in Auckland, and the potato stir-fry Chinese style (tudou si / 土豆丝) was simply delightful. After returning home, I decided to create a recipe so we could easily make it whenever we wanted. I went to an Asian grocery store to purchase some dried …

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Thai vegetable stir-fry- a quick and easy authentic Thai recipe

This Thai vegetable stir-fry is garlicky, crisp-tender, and loaded with a spicy, sweet, savory, and garlicky taste. It is quick and easy, and the flavor of Thai fish sauce and Golden Mountain Sauce will change the way you look at vegetable stir-fry forever! I will show you how to make a Thai-style mixed vegetable stir …

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Eggplant with tofu – How to prepare it at home (absolutely delicious)

Eggplant and tofu behave like sponges, absorbing any flavor that cooks together.  Therefore, they are absolutely delicious when cooked with Szechuan sauce, which is spicy and savory. I will show you how to prepare this Szchua-style vegetarian dish, with a few variations in the recipe, which I will show you the detail. If you follow …

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Bok choy vs choy sum- what are the differences, and the best way to cook

What is the difference between choy sum and bok choy? This article is about bok choy vs choy sum. Bok choy and choy sum are similar, which can cause some confusion for certain people, particularly my non-Asian readers. Therefore, I would take this opportunity to dive into this topic and provide details. In addition, I …

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Vegan chicken – how to stir-fry with mushrooms and vegetables

Vegan chicken is a delicious meat alternative suitable for stir-frying.  I have written a recipe to explain making vegan chicken with seitan using regular flour.  I will make a vegan chicken dish with vegetables and mushrooms in this article.  This dish is easy to prepare and is served as the alternative to chicken and vegetable …

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How to make seitan (mock chicken meat) from scratch

Here is one of the most common methods to make seitan at home, using the ‘wash the flour’ method.  Essentially, the flour is kneaded with water to form a dough, just like making bread minus the sugar, salt, and oil. Next, wash the dough gently with water several times until most of the starch is …

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Vegetarian duck – How to make vegan mock duck/goose

Vegetarian duck is a delicious vegetarian dish popular, especially during Chinese New Year and other special occasions. It is also a regular meal for many Chinese Buddhists who are vegetarian. Since it is surprisingly easy to make, it is also featured on the menu of Chinese restaurants and, of course, is served regularly at Buddist …

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