Cooking Methods: Browse All Articles - The Woks of Life https://thewoksoflife.com/category/how-to/cooking-methods/ a culinary genealogy Wed, 17 May 2023 02:34:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://thewoksoflife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-TWOL-favicon-4-32x32.png Cooking Methods: Browse All Articles - The Woks of Life https://thewoksoflife.com/category/how-to/cooking-methods/ 32 32 Lo Mein Noodles & How to Cook Them https://thewoksoflife.com/lo-mein-noodles-how-to-cook/ https://thewoksoflife.com/lo-mein-noodles-how-to-cook/#comments Fri, 12 May 2023 18:00:39 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=72774 How to Cook Lo Mein NoodlesLo mein noodles are one of the most recognizable types of Chinese noodles in the U.S. Today, we’ll teach you how to cook lo mein noodles properly, so that they’re perfect—not overly starchy, sticky, soggy, dry, or undercooked.  We also have a Chinese takeout menu’s worth of lo mein recipes, linked below! Whether you love ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/lo-mein-noodles-how-to-cook/feed/ 14 Cooking with Garlic: Everything You Need to Know https://thewoksoflife.com/cooking-with-garlic/ https://thewoksoflife.com/cooking-with-garlic/#comments Mon, 01 May 2023 20:48:15 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=72545 garlic on cutting boardAfter developing recipes for 10 years now, I feel like I’ve gained a better intuition when it comes to cooking with garlic in just about any kind of dish or flavor combination. It’s also worth stating outright that Chinese food explores the full spectrum of garlic in a way that I think is uniquely robust. ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/cooking-with-garlic/feed/ 67 How to Break Down a Chicken https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-break-down-a-chicken/ https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-break-down-a-chicken/#comments Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:21:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=62424 How to Break Down a ChickenIn this post, we’ll show you how to break down a chicken into wings, leg quarters (or thighs and drumsticks), and chicken breast. We’ll also show you how to de-bone chicken breasts to create boneless skinless chicken breasts and tenderloins.  In addition to step-by-step photos and instructions, we also have a video showing the entire ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-break-down-a-chicken/feed/ 11 How to Wash a Wok https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-wash-a-wok/ https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-wash-a-wok/#comments Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:45:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=62121 How to Wash a Wok - holding up a clean wok over the sinkLearning how to wash a wok sounds simple. And it is simple once you know what to do. But over the years, we’ve come across many misconceptions when it comes to wok care—not just the seasoning process, but also washing after daily use.  Whether you’ve got a brand new wok or a rusty old one, ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-wash-a-wok/feed/ 56 How to Debone Chicken Thighs https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-debone-chicken-thighs/ https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-debone-chicken-thighs/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=55347 Deboning a chicken thighSo you have to debone chicken thighs. In this post, we’ll show you how to do it with step-by-step instructions, photos, and a video! Use Cases for Deboning Chicken Thighs The biggest use case for this is when we want chicken thighs that are boneless, but still have the skin on, like in our Roasted ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-debone-chicken-thighs/feed/ 44 How to Wrap Spring Rolls https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-wrap-spring-rolls/ https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-wrap-spring-rolls/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:12:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=54002 Spring rolls on white plateSpring rolls are a favorite dim sum item, party appetizer, and symbolic Chinese New Year food. However, some people steer clear because they don’t know how to wrap spring rolls properly, causing them to fry unevenly or worse—come apart during frying.  Well, that just won’t do. On our blog, we’ve covered several delicious spring roll ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-wrap-spring-rolls/feed/ 13 How to Make Frozen Tofu https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-make-frozen-tofu/ https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-make-frozen-tofu/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:01:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=53842 Frozen tofu with rice cakes on plate for hot potIn today’s post, I’m going to teach you how to make frozen tofu. Tofu (or bean curd) comes in many different forms, and it’s really all about texture. You’d be surprised at how much tofu’s texture can change just by freezing it solid!  What Is Frozen Tofu? Frozen tofu is pretty much exactly what it ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-make-frozen-tofu/feed/ 56 Chinese Hot Pot at Home https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-hot-pot-at-home/ https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-hot-pot-at-home/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:20:01 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=52154 Enjoying Chinese Hot Pot at HomeWe worked with Lee Kum Kee to develop this Hot Pot at Home post. Enjoy! When fall and winter roll around, one big treat tends to pop into our minds—Chinese hot pot. It’s a warm, comforting, and social meal to have with a close-knit group of family or friends. Plus, because all the food gets ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-hot-pot-at-home/feed/ 83 How to Wrap Egg Rolls https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-wrap-egg-rolls/ https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-wrap-egg-rolls/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:41:09 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=51616 How to Wrap Egg Rolls, by thewoksoflife.comLearning how to wrap egg rolls at home may seem difficult, but with a few tips, you’ll wonder why you didn’t try making them sooner. Our family used to run a Chinese restaurant, and we wrapped thousands of egg rolls.  In this post, we’ll show you in detail how to properly wrap the perfect egg ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-wrap-egg-rolls/feed/ 27 Homemade Multigrain Flour https://thewoksoflife.com/multigrain-flour/ https://thewoksoflife.com/multigrain-flour/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2020 22:29:06 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=45254 Multigrain flour mix, thewoksoflife.comMultigrain flour has become a mainstay in our house. Made with a blend of our favorite grains and seeds, it’s a healthy base for baking all of our favorite breads at home! Making A Wholesome Multigrain Flour Judy has always been a stickler for eating multigrain breads, and I can attest that we have Chinese ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/multigrain-flour/feed/ 47