The Woks of Life
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We are a family of four (Bill & Judy, and daughters Sarah & Kaitlin), and The Woks of Life is our way of sharing our recipes & travels with each other and the world.
What began in 2013 as a quest to document our family's history through food has become a robust online community. Since then, our blog has been recognized as the online authority on Chinese cooking in English!
The Woks of Life
3d ago
Clay Pot Fish and Tofu is one of the most popular Cantonese casserole or clay pot recipes. This dish is inspired by the classic Cantonese yee tou bo (fish head pot) or yee nam bo (fish collar/belly pot) that my family used to make. I remember that we would also have it out in restaurants ... View Post ..read more
The Woks of Life
6d ago
Cabbage is versatile, cheap, delicious, and a true blank canvas! Today we’re reminding you of some of our favorite cabbage recipes so you too can jump on the cabbage bandwagon. Lifelong cabbage Lovers Maybe The New York Times just reported that cabbage is cool again among restaurant chef circles, but for us…cabbage has always been ... View Post ..read more
The Woks of Life
1w ago
These Chinese chicken dumplings have ground chicken and fresh & dried shiitake mushrooms for a deep, meaty flavor that will become a new favorite! Note: This recipe was originally published on April 2, 2016. We have since updated it with higher resolution images, clearer instructions, metric measurements, and nutrition information. The recipe itself is the ... View Post ..read more
The Woks of Life
1w ago
You probably haven’t heard of tong ho, or Chrysanthemum greens, because they’re not often talked about or seen in the Western world. However, it’s recently become one of our family’s favorite leafy greens! Learn more about this healthy vegetable and how to cook it. What Are Chrysanthemum Greens? Chrysanthemum greens are the leaves of an ... View Post ..read more
The Woks of Life
2w ago
This apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe has familiar, comforting flavors, but also some special ingredients that make it both tastier and healthier! I’ve taken some ingredients out of the TCM playbook: Chinese red dates, goji berries, Chinese brown sugar, and nuts. It served me well during my postpartum period, when I was looking for something warm, ... View Post ..read more
The Woks of Life
2w ago
In this quick asparagus stir-fry recipe, we’ll talk about the proper way to prepare and slice asparagus (with minimal waste) and how to make it delicious! Take Advantage of Asparagus Season It’s early spring, which means it’s also asparagus season. Now that we’re attempting to grow asparagus in our garden, I have a front-row seat ... View Post ..read more
The Woks of Life
3w ago
This all-purpose Chinese meat sauce (家常肉酱) is a meaty relish of mushroom, shallot, fermented black bean, and chili that can make an exciting, satisfying meal out of any bowl of noodles, congee, or rice. When you don’t have anything else in the fridge, you’ll be glad to have this Chinese meat sauce on hand for ... View Post ..read more
The Woks of Life
3w ago
This easy Egg Salad Sandwich recipe is my unique take on the indulgent lunchtime treat. Fresh garlic, scallions, and cilantro come together with perfectly boiled eggs, on soft and fluffy bread. It’s rooted in our Chinese recipes, but it’s ultimately just plain old delicious! We figured that with Easter coming up, many of you will need ... View Post ..read more
The Woks of Life
3w ago
This Shanghai-style steamed salmon recipe may just become your new favorite salmon preparation. This simple, fragrant, and delicious dish takes minutes to prepare. It’s basically one step to season it. Then you steam it for a few minutes, and it’s done! If you’re looking for new ways to prepare salmon, look no further than this ... View Post ..read more
The Woks of Life
3w ago
Most Chinese holidays center around food and family, and the Qingming Festival, or Qīngmíng jié (清明节) is no different. Also known as the Tomb-sweeping Festival or Ancestors’ Day in English, this is an important annual spring tradition with many symbolic customs. In this article, we’ll explain how to celebrate it, what you’ll need to carry ... View Post ..read more