https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/quick-and-easy/ a culinary genealogy Mon, 25 Nov 2024 01:15:00 +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/quick-and-easy/ 32 32 https://thewoksoflife.com/air-fryer-tofu/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/air-fryer-tofu/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:15:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=83848 This Air Fryer Tofu recipe makes for tasty jagged seasoned chunks that—no joke—taste like chicken nuggets! The texture and flavor combination is absolutely addictive!  I know we just did a whole roundup on the individual and irreplaceable virtues of tofu…but for much of my life before age 18 and arguably much of my life after ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/air-fryer-tofu/feed/ 34 https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-cook-jasmine-rice/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-cook-jasmine-rice/#comments Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=83485 Jasmine rice is our go-to white rice for serving with Chinese dishes and making fried rice. In this post, we’ll answer all your questions about rice measuring, the “finger trick” every Asian kid knows, and the rice cooker we all own. And of course, we’ll teach you how to cook jasmine rice perfectly every time, ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-cook-jasmine-rice/feed/ 48 https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-make-perfect-scrambled-eggs/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-make-perfect-scrambled-eggs/#comments Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=82931 In this highly adaptable, easy recipe, we’ll teach you how to make perfect scrambled eggs. They’re fluffy and delicious, uniform in silky perfection, and most excellent with toast.  If you’ve seen any viral egg scrambling videos on the internet—this recipe is how you achieve that beautiful, fluffy, tender and wobbly egg texture at home! The ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-make-perfect-scrambled-eggs/feed/ 28 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/pan-fried-tofu/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/pan-fried-tofu/#comments Tue, 05 Nov 2024 02:48:57 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=83627 Pan-fried tofu, the Chinese way, is much easier than you think to make—without much oil, no pressing or drying, and just 2 ingredients. It’s versatile enough to be used in a multitude of stir-fries, but you can also serve it on its own with a tasty dipping sauce, as we have here!  As a Chinese ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/pan-fried-tofu/feed/ 12 https://thewoksoflife.com/pan-fried-salmon/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/pan-fried-salmon/#comments Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:20:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=82892 This is our guide for cooking tender pan fried salmon that’s perfectly cooked—with a crispy golden crust, and no more guesswork! Whether you’re enjoying your delicious fried salmon on its own, with salad or sides, or you’re adding a sauce or other flavors to it, this recipe is the perfect starting point. Perfectly Crisp, Tender ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/pan-fried-salmon/feed/ 11 https://thewoksoflife.com/black-sesame-soup/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/black-sesame-soup/#comments Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:37:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=83148 Sweet black sesame soup (芝麻糊) is a traditional Chinese dessert thought to also have abundant health benefits. Have you ever questioned whether a supposedly “healthy” dessert is actually healthy? This one really is!  If you’ve enjoyed other black sesame desserts, like black sesame tang yuan, black sesame ice cream, or black sesame cake, you will ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/black-sesame-soup/feed/ 12 https://thewoksoflife.com/coconut-curry-shrimp/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/coconut-curry-shrimp/#comments Sun, 29 Sep 2024 06:29:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=82099 This simple coconut curry shrimp in a delicious red curry sauce will have you enjoying a restaurant experience at home on any day of the week. With just 9 ingredients (and 2 optional ones) and 30 minutes of time in the kitchen, cooking dinner might be easier—and certainly cheaper—than going out or ordering takeout!  To ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/coconut-curry-shrimp/feed/ 29 https://thewoksoflife.com/steamed-eggs-okra-soy-sauce/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/steamed-eggs-okra-soy-sauce/#comments Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:31:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=81075 Steamed eggs with okra and soy sauce is an easy, tasty way to incorporate healthy okra into your meal—and it’s pretty too!  Why We Grow Okra We grow okra every summer. I love the dependability of the yield from my okra plants. They reliably produce fruit non-stop until the first frost in fall.  Not only ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/steamed-eggs-okra-soy-sauce/feed/ 12 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