1Orange Chicken
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDSOur version of the Chinese-American staple is pan fried rather than deep fried, but is still super super crunchy thanks to secret ingredient cornstarch in the breading.
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2Soup Dumplings
PHOTO; LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLIST; FRANCESCA ZANIWe absolutely LOVE dumplings, and xiaolongbao, the Chinese version filled with ground pork and gelatinized pork broth, are some of the best. Though traditionally pork bones are used to make the broth semi-solid, they can be hard to find, so we've subbed in gelatin and whatever broth you like. Trust us, once heated up, these dumplings are still just as heavenly.
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3Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
JOEL GOLDBERGInspired by the popular Chinese takeout dish Kung Pao Chicken, these saucy Brussels sprouts are a delicious vegetarian alternative. If you want to up the spice level, feel free to add red chili peppers with the garlic.
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4Scallion Pancakes
Andrew BuiCrispy, flaky, and with the *slightest* bit of chew, these are the perfect addition to Chinese food night. If you've got more pancakes than you can handle, we've got good news—these freeze super well too.
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5Pan-Fried Noodles in Superior Soy Sauce
Alex LauPan-fried noodles go through a two- step tango to reach peak pleasure: First they’re quickly boiled and then they’re thrown into the wok to get their crispiness. It’s in the burning crucible of this wok, endowed with wok hei, that the noodles develop their fragrant satisfying character, commingling under such high temperature with the soy sauce, wine, oil, sugar, and herbs.
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6Black Pepper Chicken
Andrew buiOur trick to the most juicy tender chicken here? Velveting is the process of marinating protein in a cornstarch slurry before frying or boiling to keep it moist and tender. The bit of downtime while the chicken marinates is great for dicing veggies and making this delicious stir fry sauce.
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7Beef & Broccoli Noodles
ETHAN CALABRESE 8Bang Bang Shrimp
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONA go-to appetizer for many, bang bang shrimp is irresistibly delicious. The pairing of crunchy shrimp and the signature creamy, spicy-sweet sauce is a combo made in appetizer heaven. No matter how many times we make it—as a snack, party appetizer, or weeknight dinner—it never gets old.
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9Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein
ANDREW BUIThe exact origins of chow mein are not entirely clear, but historians suspect this dish was born in northern China millennia ago. Thousands of years later, it’s been popularized by a beloved chain with a cute panda mascot. Now you can make it at home!
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10Cashew Chicken
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDSIf you love kung pao chicken, but want something a little less spicy, cashew chicken is for you. It has a sweeter sauce tossed with roasted cashews, rather than peanuts, and goes nicely with veg like water chestnuts, celery, and bell peppers.
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11Copycat PF Chang's Wonton Soup
A lot of wonton soups tend to just be wontons and broth. Sometimes there will be noodles or some sliced scallions, but it tends to be a pretty minimalist dish. The PF Chang's version is for those who want more, more, and then some more.
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12Szechuan Beef
Parker FeierbachThis recipe marries the more intense and traditional heat of fiery chilis and numbing Szechuan peppercorns with the mildly sweet and salty takeout sauciness you know and love. Yum!
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13Shrimp Toasts
Thought to have been created in China about a century ago, shrimp toast combines traditional Chinese shrimp paste with Western white bread to create one of the earliest fusion foods. Try the recipe, and you'll understand why this cocktail hour staple has stood the test of time.
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14Egg Roll Bowls
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEIf you're a fan of crispy savory egg rolls, then you might consider this unwrapped version your dream lunch. Without the need to wrap or fry, this veggie-packed meal comes together in well under an hour. Garnish with crispy raw scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and plenty of sriracha or chili oil.
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15Sesame Tofu & Broccoli
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEIn this vegetarian version of a Chinese-American favorite, oven-baked tofu gets tossed in a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce along with crisp-tender broccoli, then topped with toasty sesame seeds and scallions. With a side of white rice, you’ll be on your way to a saucy, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner.
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16Chili Oil Smashed Cucumbers
JOEL GOLDBERGBonus for this recipe: you get to smash out a little bit of pent-up anger in the process! The resulting uneven, craggy texture of split cucumbers is perfect for grabbing and holding on to that delicious, seasoned oil.
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17Copycat Chicken Lettuce Wraps
PARKER FEIERBACHIn our attempt to copy the P.F. Chang's fan favorite, we flavored ground chicken with hoisin sauce (a fermented bean paste that gives the chicken the quintessential Chinese-American flavor), soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, Sriracha, and sesame oil.
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18Ginger Pork Pot Stickers
EMILY HLAVAC GREENLooking for a weekend project? We suggest these super-flavorful (and surprisingly easy) pot stickers! Check out the photos of our folding technique, but don't worry too much—these will taste amazing no matter how they look.
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19Fortune Cookies
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: VICTORIA GRANOFOur best tip for making these Chinese cookies is to embrace trial and error! You’ll likely fail a few times before you get them right, but that's all part of the enjoyment. What better sentiment for ringing in Lunar New Year?
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20Fried Rice
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONFried rice is a quick and delicious way to transform leftovers into something greater than the sum of its parts. Though we sometimes think of certain ingredients being typical (eggs, peas...) the only things you need heat, rice, and oil. Anything else you add is up to you!
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