For the past few years, I've been working on a book about how to cook in a wok (which is now available). In the past, I've written about how the greatest barrier between a home cook and good ...

There are some cooking techniques that can be quite literally too hot for the kitchen. Take, for instance, traditional Asian-style stir fry carried out in a wok. To truly do this type of dish justice, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you forego the fried chicken and egg rolls in favor of light, fresh dishes when you visit your favorite local Chinese takeout spot, chances ...

In Chinese cooking, achieving the elusive wok hei flavor can be challenging, especially for home cooks. It’s not a seasoning that comes in a bottle, and it can’t be extracted from a spice. Literally ...