https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/vegetables/ a culinary genealogy Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:17:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://thewoksoflife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-TWOL-favicon-4-32x32.png https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/vegetables/ 32 32 https://thewoksoflife.com/fish-fragrant-eggplant-yuxiang-qiezi/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/fish-fragrant-eggplant-yuxiang-qiezi/#comments Sun, 17 Nov 2024 03:02:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=83564 Fish fragrant eggplant or yuxiang qiezi (鱼香茄子) is a delicious Sichuan Chinese recipe that, incidentally, has no fish in it. The term “fish fragrant” actually refers to a flavor profile similar to certain Sichuan fish dishes. This recipe has a great balance of spicy, sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. We’re long overdue on sharing our ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/fish-fragrant-eggplant-yuxiang-qiezi/feed/ 26 https://thewoksoflife.com/chive-mashed-potatoes/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/chive-mashed-potatoes/#comments Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:40:55 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=83727 After years of experimenting, soul searching, mashing, and whipping, this recipe for chive mashed potatoes is my perfect mashed potato recipe. Perhaps it’s too soon to say forever, but for me, there’s no reason to go back to the drawing board with this recipe in hand!  After Decades of Tinkering, Our Favorite Mashed Potato Recipe ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/chive-mashed-potatoes/feed/ 27 https://thewoksoflife.com/garlic-green-beans/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/garlic-green-beans/#comments Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:28:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=83190 If you’re looking for a simple, go-to way to cook green beans without too much fuss—or the perfect side dish that goes with everything—this recipe is for you. Inspired by Chinese cooking techniques, this recipe for garlic green beans yields tender beans with a slightly blistered exterior, and golden, lightly fried garlic. The only ingredients ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/garlic-green-beans/feed/ 10 https://thewoksoflife.com/hot-sour-cabbage/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/hot-sour-cabbage/#comments Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:05:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=83242 This easy Hot & Sour Cabbage stir-fry shines with thin slices of cabbage that cook down to almost noodle-like perfection, all coated in a hot & sour sauce. It’s our new favorite way to cook cabbage!   This humble vegetable lasts forever in the fridge, is good for you, and it’s inexpensive. If you’re not cooking ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/hot-sour-cabbage/feed/ 30 https://thewoksoflife.com/braised-mushrooms/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/braised-mushrooms/#comments Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:18:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=82057 These Chinese-style braised mushrooms are a great side dish, or can even serve as a satisfying main dish over rice. Braised mushrooms are simple and quick to make, but taste like they’ve cooked for hours.  A Rich Vegetarian Dish This Braised Mushroom recipe has all the same rich flavors we would use in a Chinese ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/braised-mushrooms/feed/ 25 https://thewoksoflife.com/shakshuka/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/shakshuka/#comments Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:01:08 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=81795 This shakshuka recipe takes the cake in our family. It’s a substantial, rich meal for any time of day. Serve it with some toasted bread or pita and some merguez sausage, and you’ll wonder why you ever made it any other way!  What is Shakshuka? Shakshuka (or shakshouka) is a flavorful, hearty dish that originates ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/shakshuka/feed/ 10 https://thewoksoflife.com/roasted-tomatoes/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/roasted-tomatoes/#comments Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:50:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=81663 Roasting tomatoes is one of the best ways to eat them. Because it concentrates their flavors and makes even a just-okay tomato taste like an amazing tomato, it’s a great way to enjoy tomatoes any time of year—not just in high summer!  We love making roasted cherry tomatoes, but you can use this method with ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/roasted-tomatoes/feed/ 24 https://thewoksoflife.com/okra-stir-fry-with-chicken/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/okra-stir-fry-with-chicken/#comments Sun, 18 Aug 2024 15:33:28 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=80901 This spicy Okra Stir-Fry with Chicken is a healthy and delicious all-in-one meal, with okra, peppers, and silky velveted chicken. All you need is a bowl of your favorite rice, grains, or congee for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner. While you may think you dislike okra because of its unique (and honestly…slightly slimy) ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/okra-stir-fry-with-chicken/feed/ 20 https://thewoksoflife.com/fried-corn/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/fried-corn/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=79884 During the summer, we always find ourselves reaching for the rainbow of produce coming out of our garden and local farms to make salads. Over the years, I’ve devised a few ways to make salads feel extra special and a bit festive. This fried corn recipe is one of them!  I like to call this ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/fried-corn/feed/ 20 https://thewoksoflife.com/braised-winter-melon/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/braised-winter-melon/#comments Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:19:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=79855 This braised winter melon recipe (红烧冬瓜 – hóngshāo dōngguā) is a simple, healthy, and delicious side dish that really highlights this subtle ingredient.  Winter melons are generally in season in late summer or fall, though they are available in Asian markets year round!  Braised Winter Melon Winter melon, also known as wax gourd or ash ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/braised-winter-melon/feed/ 16