https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/ a culinary genealogy Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:51:46 +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 https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/ 32 32 https://thewoksoflife.com/wok-fried-peanuts/ https://thewoksoflife.com/wok-fried-peanuts/#comments Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:45:00 +0000 http://thewoksoflife.com/?p=1775 You’ll see these fried peanuts often in Cantonese restaurants, served in small dishes around a Lazy Susan along with pots of tea. They’re the perfect little appetizer while you wait for your meal to arrive.  Wok fried peanuts are an ideal snack to keep around. They’re crunchy, high in protein, and filling! At our house, ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/wok-fried-peanuts/feed/ 84 https://thewoksoflife.com/chicken-satay-with-peanut-sauce/ https://thewoksoflife.com/chicken-satay-with-peanut-sauce/#comments Fri, 19 May 2023 16:01:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=28773 Chicken Satay is a delicious alternative to your standard saucy Thai curries, with chicken marinated in a positively potent mixture of red curry paste and coconut. We sear the skewers to perfection, and serve them up with a tasty peanut sauce. It’s a great flavorful weeknight dinner or party appetizer (cook the chicken pieces individually, ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/chicken-satay-with-peanut-sauce/feed/ 92 https://thewoksoflife.com/easy-miso-soup/ https://thewoksoflife.com/easy-miso-soup/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2023 05:02:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=70884 I make this easy miso soup ALL THE TIME. Seriously. I can eat this soup two times a day for multiple days in a row. It’s satisfying and easy when I want a light meal full of easy-to-digest protein, and importantly, when I’m down with a cold.  It’s simple and perfect. Why? You rely almost ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/easy-miso-soup/feed/ 23 https://thewoksoflife.com/air-fryer-buffalo-wings/ https://thewoksoflife.com/air-fryer-buffalo-wings/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:01:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=70308 This is our family’s go-to hot wing recipe—in an air fryer! These air fryer buffalo wings are crazy fast and super easy, and they’re some of the best hot wings you’ll ever try. My dad / Bill says so—and he’s eaten a lot of wings… The seasoning includes smoked paprika and a few other spice ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/air-fryer-buffalo-wings/feed/ 47 https://thewoksoflife.com/pan-fried-spring-rolls/ https://thewoksoflife.com/pan-fried-spring-rolls/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:10:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=70173 Many of you have asked us over the years if pan-fried spring rolls are a thing. Well, while spring rolls are normally deep-fried, it is possible to pan-fry them!  This is an easy way to cook fresh or frozen spring rolls without using too much oil, or if you simply want to avoid deep-frying altogether. ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/pan-fried-spring-rolls/feed/ 16 https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-dumplings/ https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-dumplings/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2023 05:27:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=70148 These Northern Chinese style beef dumplings with scallions are super flavorful. They’re particularly good when you make your own wrappers and boil the dumplings, which allows you to really appreciate how juicy they are!  Dumplings are a classic Chinese New Year food, representing prosperity due to their resemblance to gold/silver ingots or money pouches. Looking ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-dumplings/feed/ 26 https://thewoksoflife.com/chicken-egg-rolls/ https://thewoksoflife.com/chicken-egg-rolls/#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2022 15:36:13 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=68000 Chicken egg rolls are something you hardly ever see in restaurants, as most egg rolls are made with pork. However, for those of you who don’t eat pork, or who just happen to have chicken on hand instead, this chicken egg roll recipe is for you!  You can even be creative and mix and match ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/chicken-egg-rolls/feed/ 27 https://thewoksoflife.com/hot-sour-dumpling-soup/ https://thewoksoflife.com/hot-sour-dumpling-soup/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=67005 Hot and Sour Dumpling Soup is a dish from Shaanxi Province. Plump dumplings are served in a piping hot bowl of spicy, sour soup seasoned with Chinese black vinegar.  This is a great recipe for anyone who loves sour foods like pickles or other fermented treats, like  Justin, the newest member of our family who ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/hot-sour-dumpling-soup/feed/ 48 https://thewoksoflife.com/oi-muchim-korean-cucumber-salad/ https://thewoksoflife.com/oi-muchim-korean-cucumber-salad/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:01:09 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=66411 This Korean cucumber salad is a small side dish or banchan, often served alongside a main course and cooked rice in a Korean meal. Known in Korean as oi muchim, it’s really delicious—refreshing and spicy at the same time. Serve with your favorite Korean recipes, or as an easy appetizer! Note: We partnered with Frontier ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/oi-muchim-korean-cucumber-salad/feed/ 20 https://thewoksoflife.com/smashed-chilies-century-eggs/ https://thewoksoflife.com/smashed-chilies-century-eggs/#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2022 04:18:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=66499 Smashed Chilies with Century Eggs, or léi làjiāo (擂辣椒) is a Hunan dish with strong, spicy flavors. I’ve enjoyed it at Hunan restaurants in China as an appetizer, and it left a lasting impression! With so many peppers coming out of our garden right now, I knew it was time to make this dish.  Why ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/smashed-chilies-century-eggs/feed/ 7