Congee is a homey, simple rice porridge, a classic comfort food in China. Cooking just a little bit of rice in a lot of water allows all the starch to escape and become creamy, much like a risotto. The slow cooker does all the work here, breaking down the rice with fragrant ginger and star […]
This speedy stir-fry, ready in just 20 minutes, achieves everything we love about Chinese takeout with just a few wholesome ingredients; no special equipment required. The trick is to get a good sear on the beef without cooking it all the way through, then adding it back into the mix after the vegetables become nicely […]
Texas chili is purely beef-driven: no beans allowed. This version boasts smoky, complex, deep flavor from a mix of dried chiles and chili powders. Ingredients 3 pounds flat-cut beef brisket, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 pound beef stew meat 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 5 […]
Sustainable Choice. Farmed catfish is an inexpensive, sustainable option. For a kid-friendly dish, omit the jalapeño in the quinoa. Ingredients 1/3 cup uncooked quinoa 1/2 cup hot water 1/4 cup cornmeal 4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped […]
This colorful chicken and veggie stir-fry features a sweet-spicy sauce and a topping of dry-roasted peanuts, which add delicious crunch. Ingredients 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sambal oelek 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons canola […]
Chinese restaurants serve mu shu pork with Mandarin pancakes. On a busy weeknight, whole-wheat tortillas are an easy sub. Ingredients 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup matchstick-cut carrot 2 (3.5-ounce) packages sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms 1 cup (1-inch) pieces green onions 4 […]
A hot skillet is key to a deep golden sear on the scallops. Prepare the Warm Fruit Salsa in the same skillet as the scallops for an easy one-pan cleanup. Jasmine rice rounds out the meal. Ingredients 12 large sea scallops (about 1 1/4 pounds) Cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon […]
This speedy stir-fry, ready in just 20 minutes, achieves everything we love about Chinese takeout with just a few wholesome ingredients; no special equipment required. The trick is to get a good sear on the beef without cooking it all the way through, then adding it back into the mix after the vegetables become nicely […]
Make-ahead tip: Mix up the glaze first thing in the morning, and allow the chicken thighs to marinate all day in the refrigerator to soak up even more flavor. After that, getting dinner on the table is as simple as heating up the grill pan. Ingredients 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 3 tablespoons dark […]
Think of gochujang as Korean steak sauce, adding savory depth to the chicken. You can find it at many supermarkets, or substitute equal parts Sriracha and white/yellow miso (soybean paste). Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodiumoy sasuce 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 1 tablespoon gochujang sauce (such as Annie Chun’s) […]