https://thewoksoflife.com/author/sleung/ a culinary genealogy Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:10:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thewoksoflife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-TWOL-favicon-4-32x32.png https://thewoksoflife.com/author/sleung/ 32 32 https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-stew-bean-curd-sticks/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-stew-bean-curd-sticks/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:19:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=94114 This Chinese beef stew with dried bean curd sticks, or foo jook, is a delicious Cantonese take on beef stew that’s reminiscent of two other classic Cantonese dishes—Beef Stew with Daikon Radish, and Lamb Stew with Foo Jook.  But we know some folks out there (say, my 2-year-old son) aren’t huge fans of these somewhat […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-stew-bean-curd-sticks/feed/ 4 https://thewoksoflife.com/egg-roll-wrappers/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/egg-roll-wrappers/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:53:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=94102 Have a hankering for homemade egg rolls, but can’t find store-bought egg roll wrappers? Many of our readers have found themselves in this exact situation and asked us to come up with an egg roll wrapper recipe. Well, FINALLY, here it is!  Getting the Correct Moisture Level in the Dough  The key to this recipe […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/egg-roll-wrappers/feed/ 13 https://thewoksoflife.com/kimchi-noodle-soup/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/kimchi-noodle-soup/#comments Sun, 09 Nov 2025 19:00:37 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=93809 This Kimchi Noodle Soup is spicy, savory, complex, and extremely tasty! Inspired by Shin Ramyun instant noodles and our general love of Korean food, I’ve come up with a noodle soup recipe that I’ll be making on repeat all fall and winter long!  Why I Created This Recipe My mom’s all-time favorite Korean dish is […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/kimchi-noodle-soup/feed/ 8 https://thewoksoflife.com/pumpkin-soup-recipe/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/pumpkin-soup-recipe/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2025 19:25:47 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=93517 This pumpkin soup is everything you want in a fall recipe: creamy, comforting, and bursting with the natural sweetness of pumpkin. It’s simple enough for a light weeknight dinner with some crusty bread and a salad, but elegant enough to serve as a starter for your holiday table. It’s the perfect way to enjoy pumpkin […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/pumpkin-soup-recipe/feed/ 8 https://thewoksoflife.com/eating-meat-lite/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/eating-meat-lite/#comments Sat, 27 Sep 2025 16:58:05 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=93470 When people try to figure out how to eat less meat, the conversation usually goes one of two ways:  Or…if you’re someone who loves meat and has zero interest in giving it up? Well, you’re probably tuning out entirely. (I see you! If you’re not interested in this topic, feel free to stop reading now. […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/eating-meat-lite/feed/ 50 https://thewoksoflife.com/bread-lasagna-zucchini/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/bread-lasagna-zucchini/#comments Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:33:05 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=93297 This bread lasagna is easier to make than a traditional lasagna, because instead of cooking pasta, you use sliced sourdough bread! It’s one of those “aha!” cooking moments that completely changes how you think about a dish. Layered with sauce, cheese, and sweet zucchini, this lasagna recipe has just 6 ingredients, and it’ll probably be […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/bread-lasagna-zucchini/feed/ 37 https://thewoksoflife.com/10-instant-ramen-hacks/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/10-instant-ramen-hacks/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:41:19 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=93235 We need to talk about instant ramen. The Woks of Life is all about traditional Chinese recipes, from-scratch homemade dishes, and building your skills in the kitchen. But sometimes, even us food bloggers don’t feel like cooking! Enter: the packet of instant noodles.  We recently filmed a YouTube video with 10 hacks that will transform […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/10-instant-ramen-hacks/feed/ 22 https://thewoksoflife.com/edamame-hummus/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/edamame-hummus/#comments Sat, 23 Aug 2025 06:30:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=93109 This edamame hummus is our new favorite dip for crackers, pita chips, and sliced veggies. It’s an alternative to traditional chickpea-based hummus, though it’s just as easy to make. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, healthy, and just plain delicious.  If you’re looking for a unique appetizer to bring to a party, whip up this dip […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/edamame-hummus/feed/ 21 https://thewoksoflife.com/green-sauce-recipe/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/green-sauce-recipe/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2025 02:09:46 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=92770 This vibrant Peruvian-inspired green sauce is about to become your new go-to all-purpose condiment. Based on a classic aji verde that traditionally accompanies Peruvian roast chicken, this easy green sauce recipe delivers incredible flavor in just 5 minutes. While this versatile sauce is phenomenal with roast chicken (of course!), it’s equally amazing drizzled over roast […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/green-sauce-recipe/feed/ 47 https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-food-babies-and-toddlers/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-food-babies-and-toddlers/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:52:36 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=87154 In this article, I’m going to talk about preparing Chinese food for babies and toddlers! After posting articles about starting solids and weekly meal planning, it’s time to address this topic in more of a Woks of Life context.  While it may seem daunting, Chinese cuisine is actually great for babies and toddlers. The natural […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-food-babies-and-toddlers/feed/ 15