https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/side-dishes/ a culinary genealogy Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:36:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thewoksoflife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-TWOL-favicon-4-32x32.png https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/side-dishes/ 32 32 https://thewoksoflife.com/lentil-rice/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/lentil-rice/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:36:37 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=93672 This lentil rice is a yet another healthier alternative to plain white rice, of which we have many (see our Quinoa Rice, Black Rice, and Millet Rice)! This one has the most protein of any previous recipes, with the addition of both red lentils and quinoa. But it still has a pleasant texture that you […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/lentil-rice/feed/ 26 https://thewoksoflife.com/cold-tossed-tofu/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/cold-tossed-tofu/#comments Sat, 02 Aug 2025 07:51:41 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=87350 Here is another cold tofu recipe that’s easy enough to make any day of the week. It’s called a 凉拌豆腐 (liángbàn dòufu) dish, which means “cold-tossed tofu.” No cooking required, and so much flavor for a tofu dish. It will not disappoint!  Tofu Growing in Popularity Tofu has made it into regular grocery stores, and […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/cold-tossed-tofu/feed/ 31 https://thewoksoflife.com/garlic-fried-rice/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/garlic-fried-rice/#comments Fri, 30 May 2025 13:54:39 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=86657 This Garlic Fried Rice is a delicious, easy side that’s made with a whole head of garlic and just the right amount of soy sauce. It’s extremely simple, with only a few pantry ingredients, and quick to make!  Extra Garlicky Fried Rice When you want something a little more special than plain rice but not […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/garlic-fried-rice/feed/ 9 https://thewoksoflife.com/braised-daikon-shiitake-mushrooms/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/braised-daikon-shiitake-mushrooms/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:11:35 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=86387 This recipe for braised daikon with shiitake mushrooms is flavorful, healthy, and balanced. The mushrooms and daikon radish complement each other so well. Make this as a tasty side dish for any Asian meal.  What Is Daikon Radish? Daikon radish is a large, elongated white radish known for its mild, sweet flavor and crisp texture. […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/braised-daikon-shiitake-mushrooms/feed/ 34 https://thewoksoflife.com/5-ingredient-lo-mein-recipe/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/5-ingredient-lo-mein-recipe/#comments Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=85674 To make this 5-ingredient lo mein recipe, you’ll need lo mein noodles, oyster sauce, soy sauce, scallions, and oil. That’s all.  Chances are, you only have to buy the noodles and you’ve got everything else. It’s silly how easy it is, and it’s so good! It kind of tastes like a pure version of the […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/5-ingredient-lo-mein-recipe/feed/ 30 https://thewoksoflife.com/millet-rice/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/millet-rice/#comments Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:20:27 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=85749 Today we’re cooking millet rice! Millet is a great alternative to plain white rice, and this recipe blends fragrant jasmine rice with healthy millet for an adaptable and approachable way to introduce more whole grains into your diet. You all had such a positive reaction to our Quinoa Rice recipe, and we know you’ll love […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/millet-rice/feed/ 27 https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-make-fried-rice-formula/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-make-fried-rice-formula/#comments Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:49:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=84949 Today we’re going to teach you how to make fried rice just like Chinese restaurants, with an easy fried rice formula! You can make restaurant-style fried rice out of almost anything if you use the right ratios of rice, protein, vegetables, and seasonings.  We’ve posted over 30 fried rice recipes across The Woks of Life, […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-make-fried-rice-formula/feed/ 48 https://thewoksoflife.com/taro-stir-fry/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/taro-stir-fry/#comments Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:23:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=84904 This taro stir-fry with scallion oil is so simple, with just 8 ingredients. It takes less than 30 minutes to make, but despite its simplicity, it’s surprisingly delicious!  If you aren’t from Zhejiang Province, this is probably the first time you’re seeing it, but I encourage you to try it and enjoy a taste of […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/taro-stir-fry/feed/ 9 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, […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-cook-jasmine-rice/feed/ 52 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 […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/chive-mashed-potatoes/feed/ 27