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JovitaMosier65 o 21:22, 10 cze 2026

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	<br>~~We like serving this with some sambal oelek~~ (~~chili garlic sauce~~) ~~at the table. That way, anyone who wants a punch of~~ heat ~~can stir some in~~. ~~All in all~~, ~~this dish comes together~~ in a ~~little more than half an hour~~, ~~making it perfect for that weeknight when you don't want~~ to ~~hang around in the kitchen more than you have~~ to~~. Fresh~~, ~~tasty~~, ~~colorful~~, ~~and balanced lo mein—no delivery required~~.<br><br>~~Fish sauce adds saltiness~~ and ~~umami depth~~, ~~and dried red chiles add spice~~ to ~~these garlicky~~, ~~crowd-pleasing grilled chicken wings~~. ~~Plan ahead—they need~~ to ~~marinate for 12 hours before hitting the hot grill~~.<br><br>~~Remember~~ that ~~article Mark Bittman wrote for~~ the ~~New York Times~~ a ~~few years ago recommending that we flip~~ the ~~script~~ on ~~pasta~~, and ~~serve it~~ with a ~~ton~~ more ~~sauce~~? I like to ~~think~~ of ~~this dish in~~ a ~~similar way, though instead of extra sauce~~, it's ~~extra veggies. While stir~~-~~fried lo mein is typically noodles with some vegetables~~ for ~~flavor and color,~~ this ~~version comes out with veggies and noodles in almost equal proportions~~. ~~That means it's packed with more flavor~~, ~~in this case cabbage charred until sweet~~, ~~along with meaty shiitake mushrooms~~, and ~~big stalks~~ of ~~chives~~.<br><br>~~Wipe out wok. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil~~ and ~~heat over~~ high heat ~~until smoking~~. ~~Add noodles~~ and ~~cook~~, ~~tossing and stirring~~, ~~until hot~~. ~~Add cabbage~~, ~~mushrooms, chives~~, and ~~minced garlic. Cook~~, ~~tossing, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds~~.<br><br>~~Every cook seems to have~~ a ~~certain piece~~ of ~~cookware that they keep coming back to~~, ~~day after day~~. ~~It could be~~ a ~~trusty stainless steel skillet~~ , a well~~-seasoned carbon steel pan , or an enameled cast iron Dutch oven~~ , but ~~for many~~ of ~~us at Serious Eats~~, ~~it's unquestionably a wok—one of~~ the ~~most important tools~~ in ~~our kitchens~~.<br><br>~~This dish takes the flavors of Italian asparagus alla Milanese~~ and ~~gives them a Korean twist. We thinly slice the asparagus before stir-frying it with kimchi~~ and ~~spam~~. ~~The finished product is topped with~~ a ~~fried egg~~, ~~grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese~~, ~~and finely grated Spanish chorizo~~. ~~Make sure to freeze your chorizo for easy grating~~.<br><br>~~Next, we add~~ the ~~pork to~~ the ~~wok, browning it~~ in ~~a fresh dose of smoking oil~~. ~~As soon as it~~'s ~~taken on~~ a ~~bit~~ of ~~color~~ in ~~spots and cooked through~~, ~~we scrape~~ it ~~out of the wok~~, ~~then repeat with the noodles (which we've boiled~~ in ~~advance)~~. ~~The noodles should get nice~~ and ~~hot as you toss~~ and ~~stir them~~, ~~and should also take on~~ a ~~little color~~ of ~~their own~~. ~~This all translates to deeper flavor.<br><br>Heat reserved 1 tablespoon of mushroom oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add chopped Sichuan vegetables~~, ~~fried mushrooms, and~~ garlic~~. Cook~~, ~~stirring~~ and ~~tossing constantly until fragrant~~, ~~about 45 seconds~~. ~~Add Shaoxing wine and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to bowl with sauce~~.<br><br>~~Shao's recipe suggests you cook~~ the ~~noodles for three minutes~~, ~~then shock them under~~ cold ~~running water. This works just fine~~, ~~but I prefer to take the easier route: I blanch them until just tender (about a minute)~~, then ~~transfer them to~~ a ~~bowl~~ and ~~toss with a little oil to keep the noodles separated~~. ~~The residual heat from~~ the ~~water will keep cooking them until they're perfectly al dente and ready to stir-fry a few minutes later~~.<br><br>In a wok or large cast iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon (15ml) neutral oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add ginger, garlic, and white scallion pieces and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Increase heat to high and add purple cabbage, Chinese broccoli (or Napa cabbage), and carrots. Cook, stirring and tossing, until vegetables are charred in spots and just softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.<br><br>Smoked low and slow on the grill, this chicken marinated with Scotch bonnet peppers puréed with other fresh aromatics and spices tastes incredible. It's an 11 1/2-hour process (about 10 of those hours are hands-off while the chicken marinates), but the flavor [https://Noodleinsight.com/ best noodle recipes\|https://noodleinsight.com/] is beyond worth the effort.<br><br>Like Shao's Lo Mein with Beef and Broccoli , the noodles here are first blanched in hot water. Even though lo mien typically comes pre-cooked, this step will help soften them back up and separate the noodles so they don't clump or break when you stir-fry them.<br><br>Grind a combination of beef and smoky, spicy Cajun andouille sausage for burger patties. Grill, then top with blue cheese and a sauce of mayo, ketchup, hot sauce, mustard, parsley, lemon juice, cayenne, horseradish, and garlic for the most spicy and flavorful burgers.<br><br>Next, I empty the wok, reheat it with some more oil (making sure to get it smoking hot!), and add thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms. Mushrooms contain a ton of water and empty space in their spongy flesh, so you've got to cook them long enough to let that flesh break down, concentrating their flavor. They're ready when they've stopped steaming and exuding moisture and instead are sizzling and browning.<br>Brush watermelon wedges with a mixture of honey, lime juice, and cayenne pepper, then grill quickly, just till the wedges show grill marks. It's so simple and such a creative way to enjoy the most summery of fruits, the juicy watermelon.<br>		<br>Add 1 tablespoon (15ml) neutral oil to wok or skillet and heat over high heat until smoking. Add pork, spreading it out in a single layer, and let cook on one side until crisp and brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring and tossing, until just cooked through, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to plate with vegetables.<br><br>Return pot of water to a hard boil and add noodles. Cook, stirring regularly to prevent noodles from sticking to each other or the bottom, until barely cooked through with a springy bite, about 4 minutes. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup of cooking liquid. Add cooking liquid to bowl with sauce and stir to combine.<br><br>"General rule is that if the dish is hot and/or salty then find something with a little sweetness to extinguish the burn and flow with the dish. Riesling and off-dry Chenin Blanc are your wingmen. Wines with serious tannins, on the other hand, are your worst nightmare. For me this would be angry chimpanzees and big reds like Cabernet Sauvignon with spicy dishes. The spiciness of the dish is amplified to the nth degree and your mouth will be en fuego. For Peking duck, think Pinot Noir form the New world or riper-vintage old world. California Pinot Noirs with finesse like Eric/Kent, Ghostwriter and Littorai. And if you want something from Burgundy then look for the 2009 vintage. This was a warmer vintage and the wines show a bit more voluptuousness. Baby got back! For cumin lamb? I like Zinfandel with lamb or of you want to get all fancy pants then Greek reds work as well. For a Zinfandel find one that has a bit of elegance to it—my favorites would be Scholium Project "Arrows of Apollo" Zinfandel. For the Greek wine try Skouras St. George."— Josiah Baldivino, Michael Mina (San Francisco)<br><br>Cumin lamb falls into a wholly different category, however. Given that it's slightly rich, has that wonderful cumin spice yet remains quasi-delicate on the palate, there are countless great pairings for this dish. Anything from S. Rhone/Languedoc stuff, to Cornas, to Loire Cab Franc, to Sangiovese, to Nebbiolo, [https://Noodleinsight.com/ noodle food reviews\|https://Noodleinsight.com/] to Burgundy... there are so many choices. Favorites of mine include the Cab Francs from Baudry (A bargain!), Montevertine "Pian de Ciampolo" from Tuscany, older Bordeaux (mostly left bank or Pomerol) and also the wines of Leon Barral. The Barral wines are magic."— Collin Casey, Namu Gaji (San Francisco)<br><br>To make sure the pork stays nice and tender, even when smacked with the high heat of a wok, we first soak it for 15 minutes in a baking soda solution. This is a trick we picked up from Cook's Illustrated , and, having tested it side by side with unsoaked pork, we can confirm it makes a huge difference. Thanks to the alkalizing effects of the baking soda, the pork retains more moisture and tenderness, even as it browns and crisps on its exterior—an important step for building flavor, but one that can toughen up the meat at the same time.<br><br>"Ma po tofu is a lot of fun with a demi-sec wine from Alsace, like Sylvaner, or a bigger Pinot Gris. These wines have a mellow sweetness and bright acidity. For mushu pork, I think pairing with Riesling or a dry Tokay goes well; Furmint has a lot to offer to all the ingredients from this dish and we don’t play a lot with Hungarian wines, but there is a lot of great potential here. For the Pièce de résistance, peking duck? Well, you must break this down to white, red, or what the person in front of you likes better. If your dining companion likes white better, go with Loire Chenin Blanc. For red, I would go with Languedoc—a medium to bigger body, jam-plummy wine. Corbieres any one?"— Gerardo Acevedo-Vanni, Bocanova (Oakland CA)<br><br>Add remaining sauce, vegetables, and pork to noodles and toss well over heat to combine. Transfer lo mein to a platter and sprinkle sliced green scallions all over, along with sesame seeds, if using. Serve right away, passing sambal oelek at the table if desired.<br><br>Making the sauce for dan dan noodles is exceedingly simple once you've got the basic ingredients in your pantry. It's just a matter of mixing them in the right proportions. Soy sauce forms the base, while Chinkiang black vinegar lends its characteristic acidity—it has a sweet, almost balsamic vinegar-esque aroma to it, though not quite as syrupy as that. Fermented broad bean chili paste comes in many forms throughout China or can be purchased online. Chili oil is a given, and while it's best (and remarkably easy!) to make at home, there are a number of good options available at any decent Chinese market. Look for the kind which has actual chile, garlic, and ginger debris in the bottom of the jar, not the completely clear kind you see in easy-pour bottles. That debris is where the magic is at.<br><br>On top of steak cooked on the stovetop, pile cold cucumbers, red peppers, and peanuts, then drizzle with a spicy sauce made with fish sauce and dried Thai chiles. Eat it right away or refrigerate it overnight because it's even better the next day.<br><br>In a wok or large cast iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon (15ml) neutral oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add ginger, garlic, and white scallion pieces and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Increase heat to high and add purple cabbage, Chinese broccoli (or Napa cabbage), and carrots. Cook, stirring and tossing, until vegetables are charred in spots and just softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.<br>

AntonioHinkle55 o 19:59, 10 cze 2026

2026-06-10T19:59:11Z

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	<br>~~The prototypical street food~~, ~~dan dan noodles are an ultra-simple dish~~ of ~~cold or warm noodles placed~~ in ~~a bowl with a ladleful of highly seasoned sauce poured on top~~. ~~Flavored with minced pork~~, ~~preserved pickled mustard~~, ~~black vinegar~~, ~~fermented broad beans~~, ~~garlic~~, and ~~plenty of chili oil, the dish is eaten by swirling the slick noodles through the oily~~ sauce, ~~picking up bits of meat~~ and ~~pickles as they go~~.<br><br>I~~'ve had noodles on the brain (~~in ~~my [https://noodleinsight.com/ Noodle Food Tips\|Https://Noodleinsight.Com/]~~, ~~if you will)~~, ~~ever since I read Shao Zhi Zhong~~'s ~~fabulous series on how to cook Chinese~~ noodles. ~~The arrival~~ of ~~my Wok Mon home wok kit served as the perfect catalyst for some recipe testing~~.<br><br>~~This is the spicy slaw everyone at the picnic or cookout will love~~. ~~Cabbage~~, ~~red onion~~, ~~cilantro~~, ~~Thai bird chiles~~, ~~lime juice~~, and ~~salt combine for~~ a ~~side dish with~~ a ~~kick for grilled meats~~, ~~fish~~, or ~~vegetables~~.<br><br>~~If you've eaten a typical~~ dish of ~~takeout orange chicken any time recently~~, ~~you might recall an orange~~-~~tinted sauce with very little resembling fruit flavor~~. ~~Here~~, we ~~create better~~, ~~more complex flavor~~ in ~~our orange sauce by incorporating citrus three ways:~~ fresh ~~orange juice~~, ~~grated zest~~, and ~~dried peel. That last ingredient adds a depth that~~ you ~~can't get from fresh juice~~ and ~~zest alone~~.<br><br>Heat reserved 1 tablespoon of mushroom oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add chopped Sichuan vegetables, fried mushrooms, and garlic. Cook, stirring and tossing constantly until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add Shaoxing wine and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to bowl with sauce.<br><br>~~Chow mein is another Chinese-American standard that~~'s ~~so easy to make at home and customize to your liking,~~ you ~~may never feel~~ the ~~need to order it again~~. ~~For this DIY version~~, ~~we quickly cook vegetables~~ (~~chives, julienned carrots and scallions, bean sprouts~~) ~~and tofu in a wok~~, then ~~combine~~ them with ~~long, slender chow mein~~ noodles and ~~a soy~~-~~based sauce. Add extra vegetables, more tofu, or meat to turn it into~~ a ~~heartier meal~~.<br><br>~~Especially if you're not blessed with~~ a ~~really good Chinese~~-~~American restaurant close by~~, having the recipes to make your own sesame chicken or crab rangoons can open up a whole world of fun dinner options to scratch that very specific itch. Here are our DIY takes on 10 staples of Chinese takeout, ~~including General Tso's~~ and ~~kung pao chicken,~~ scallion ~~pancakes, vegetable chow mein,~~ and ~~more.<br><br>Making the sauce~~ for ~~dan dan noodles is exceedingly simple once you've got the basic ingredients in your pantry~~. It's just a matter of mixing them in the right proportions. Soy sauce forms the base, while Chinkiang black vinegar lends its characteristic acidity—it has a sweet, almost balsamic vinegar-esque aroma to it, ~~though not quite as syrupy as that. Fermented broad bean chili paste comes in many forms throughout China~~ or ~~can be purchased online~~. ~~Chili oil is a given~~, and ~~while it's best (and remarkably easy!) to make at home~~, ~~there~~ are ~~a number of good options available at any decent Chinese market. Look for the kind which has actual chile, garlic,~~ and ~~ginger debris in the bottom of the jar~~, ~~not the completely clear kind you see in easy-pour bottles~~. ~~That debris is where the magic is at~~.<br><br>~~Colorful bell peppers—red, yellow, or orange—cooling cucumbers,~~ and ~~bean sprouts are~~ the ~~base of~~ this ~~vegetable salad~~ with ~~noodles~~. It ~~gets heat from ground chili sauce in~~ the ~~dressing~~, ~~plus optional Thai bird chiles that you add to~~ the ~~fresh vegetables~~.<br><br>~~The history of Singapore~~ noodles ~~is unclear—they probably aren't actually Singaporean—but we~~ are ~~confident about how to make the tastiest version~~. ~~Most of the seasoning~~ comes ~~from curry powder~~, ~~which we add to~~ the noodles ~~and vegetables separately~~ so ~~that everything turns out perfectly spiced~~.<br><br>~~This dish takes the flavors~~ of ~~Italian asparagus alla Milanese~~ and ~~gives them a Korean twist~~. ~~We thinly slice the asparagus before stir-frying it~~ with ~~kimchi~~ and ~~spam. The finished product is topped with~~ a ~~fried egg~~, ~~grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese~~, and ~~finely grated Spanish chorizo. Make sure to freeze your chorizo~~ for ~~easy grating~~.<br><br>~~The remaining aromatics are simple. A few tablespoons of chopped preserved Sichuan mustard root~~, some ~~garlic, and a splash of Shaoxing wine~~ to ~~deglaze the skillet once~~ it~~'s all been stir-fried together.<br><br>If you’re looking for an introduction to Cambodian cuisine~~, ~~start with cha kreung satch moan~~. ~~The stir-fry brings together~~ a ~~combination~~ of ~~salty~~, ~~sweet~~, ~~pungent, spicy, and herbal flavors~~. ~~It starts with a paste made by pounding lemongrass, galangal, fresh turmeric,~~ and ~~plenty of makrut lime leaves. This paste gives the chicken a vibrant yellow color while holy basil~~ and ~~jalapeños offer fresh, crisp,~~ and ~~bright flavors~~.<br>~~<br>One~~ of ~~the secrets to making a restaurant-style stir-fry is water-velveting —marinating meat with egg white~~, ~~wine~~, and ~~cornstarch~~, then ~~blanching it~~, ~~allows it~~ to ~~achieve an almost unnatural level~~ of ~~silkiness. This recipe shows off~~ the ~~technique, pairing water-velveted chicken with savory oyster sauce and both fresh and rehydrated dried mushrooms~~.<br>		<br>We like serving this with some sambal oelek (chili garlic sauce) at the table. That way, anyone who wants a punch of heat can stir some in. All in all, this dish comes together in a little more than half an hour, making it perfect for that weeknight when you don't want to hang around in the kitchen more than you have to. Fresh, tasty, colorful, and balanced lo mein—no delivery required.<br><br>Fish sauce adds saltiness and umami depth, and dried red chiles add spice to these garlicky, crowd-pleasing grilled chicken wings. Plan ahead—they need to marinate for 12 hours before hitting the hot grill.<br><br>Remember that article Mark Bittman wrote for the New York Times a few years ago recommending that we flip the script on pasta, and serve it with a ton more sauce? I like to think of this dish in a similar way, though instead of extra sauce, it's extra veggies. While stir-fried lo mein is typically noodles with some vegetables for flavor and color, this version comes out with veggies and noodles in almost equal proportions. That means it's packed with more flavor, in this case cabbage charred until sweet, along with meaty shiitake mushrooms, and big stalks of chives.<br><br>Wipe out wok. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat over high heat until smoking. Add noodles and cook, tossing and stirring, until hot. Add cabbage, mushrooms, chives, and minced garlic. Cook, tossing, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.<br><br>Every cook seems to have a certain piece of cookware that they keep coming back to, day after day. It could be a trusty stainless steel skillet , a well-seasoned carbon steel pan , or an enameled cast iron Dutch oven , but for many of us at Serious Eats, it's unquestionably a wok—one of the most important tools in our kitchens.<br><br>This dish takes the flavors of Italian asparagus alla Milanese and gives them a Korean twist. We thinly slice the asparagus before stir-frying it with kimchi and spam. The finished product is topped with a fried egg, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and finely grated Spanish chorizo. Make sure to freeze your chorizo for easy grating.<br><br>Next, we add the pork to the wok, browning it in a fresh dose of smoking oil. As soon as it's taken on a bit of color in spots and cooked through, we scrape it out of the wok, then repeat with the noodles (which we've boiled in advance). The noodles should get nice and hot as you toss and stir them, and should also take on a little color of their own. This all translates to deeper flavor.<br><br>Heat reserved 1 tablespoon of mushroom oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add chopped Sichuan vegetables, fried mushrooms, and garlic. Cook, stirring and tossing constantly until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add Shaoxing wine and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to bowl with sauce.<br><br>Shao's recipe suggests you cook the noodles for three minutes, then shock them under cold running water. This works just fine, but I prefer to take the easier route: I blanch them until just tender (about a minute), then transfer them to a bowl and toss with a little oil to keep the noodles separated. The residual heat from the water will keep cooking them until they're perfectly al dente and ready to stir-fry a few minutes later.<br><br>In a wok or large cast iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon (15ml) neutral oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add ginger, garlic, and white scallion pieces and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Increase heat to high and add purple cabbage, Chinese broccoli (or Napa cabbage), and carrots. Cook, stirring and tossing, until vegetables are charred in spots and just softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.<br><br>Smoked low and slow on the grill, this chicken marinated with Scotch bonnet peppers puréed with other fresh aromatics and spices tastes incredible. It's an 11 1/2-hour process (about 10 of those hours are hands-off while the chicken marinates), but the flavor [https://Noodleinsight.com/ best noodle recipes\|https://noodleinsight.com/] is beyond worth the effort.<br><br>Like Shao's Lo Mein with Beef and Broccoli , the noodles here are first blanched in hot water. Even though lo mien typically comes pre-cooked, this step will help soften them back up and separate the noodles so they don't clump or break when you stir-fry them.<br><br>Grind a combination of beef and smoky, spicy Cajun andouille sausage for burger patties. Grill, then top with blue cheese and a sauce of mayo, ketchup, hot sauce, mustard, parsley, lemon juice, cayenne, horseradish, and garlic for the most spicy and flavorful burgers.<br><br>Next, I empty the wok, reheat it with some more oil (making sure to get it smoking hot!), and add thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms. Mushrooms contain a ton of water and empty space in their spongy flesh, so you've got to cook them long enough to let that flesh break down, concentrating their flavor. They're ready when they've stopped steaming and exuding moisture and instead are sizzling and browning.<br>Brush watermelon wedges with a mixture of honey, lime juice, and cayenne pepper, then grill quickly, just till the wedges show grill marks. It's so simple and such a creative way to enjoy the most summery of fruits, the juicy watermelon.<br>

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The prototypical street food, dan dan noodles are an ultra-simple dish of cold or warm noodles placed in a bowl with a ladleful of highly seasoned sauce poured on top. Flavored with minced pork, preserved pickled mustard, black vinegar, fermented broad beans, garlic, and plenty of chili oil, the dish is eaten by swirling the slick noodles through the oily sauce, picking up bits of meat and pickles as they go.

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The prototypical street food, dan dan noodles are an ultra-simple dish of cold or warm noodles placed in a bowl with a ladleful of highly seasoned sauce poured on top. Flavored with minced pork, preserved pickled mustard, black vinegar, fermented broad beans, garlic, and plenty of chili oil, the dish is eaten by swirling the slick noodles through the oily sauce, picking up bits of meat and pickles as they go. I've had noodles on the brain (in my [https://noodleinsight.com/ Noodle Food Tips|Https://Noodleinsight.Com/], if you will), ever since I read Shao Zhi Zhong's fabulous series on how to cook Chinese noodles. The arrival of my Wok Mon home wok kit served as the perfect catalyst for some recipe testing. This is the spicy slaw everyone at the picnic or cookout will love. Cabbage, red onion, cilantro, Thai bird chiles, lime juice, and salt combine for a side dish with a kick for grilled meats, fish, or vegetables. If you've eaten a typical dish of takeout orange chicken any time recently, you might recall an orange-tinted sauce with very little resembling fruit flavor. Here, we create better, more complex flavor in our orange sauce by incorporating citrus three ways: fresh orange juice, grated zest, and dried peel. That last ingredient adds a depth that you can't get from fresh juice and zest alone. Heat reserved 1 tablespoon of mushroom oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add chopped Sichuan vegetables, fried mushrooms, and garlic. Cook, stirring and tossing constantly until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add Shaoxing wine and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to bowl with sauce. Chow mein is another Chinese-American standard that's so easy to make at home and customize to your liking, you may never feel the need to order it again. For this DIY version, we quickly cook vegetables (chives, julienned carrots and scallions, bean sprouts) and tofu in a wok, then combine them with long, slender chow mein noodles and a soy-based sauce. Add extra vegetables, more tofu, or meat to turn it into a heartier meal. Especially if you're not blessed with a really good Chinese-American restaurant close by, having the recipes to make your own sesame chicken or crab rangoons can open up a whole world of fun dinner options to scratch that very specific itch. Here are our DIY takes on 10 staples of Chinese takeout, including General Tso's and kung pao chicken, scallion pancakes, vegetable chow mein, and more. Making the sauce for dan dan noodles is exceedingly simple once you've got the basic ingredients in your pantry. It's just a matter of mixing them in the right proportions. Soy sauce forms the base, while Chinkiang black vinegar lends its characteristic acidity—it has a sweet, almost balsamic vinegar-esque aroma to it, though not quite as syrupy as that. Fermented broad bean chili paste comes in many forms throughout China or can be purchased online. Chili oil is a given, and while it's best (and remarkably easy!) to make at home, there are a number of good options available at any decent Chinese market. Look for the kind which has actual chile, garlic, and ginger debris in the bottom of the jar, not the completely clear kind you see in easy-pour bottles. That debris is where the magic is at. Colorful bell peppers—red, yellow, or orange—cooling cucumbers, and bean sprouts are the base of this vegetable salad with noodles. It gets heat from ground chili sauce in the dressing, plus optional Thai bird chiles that you add to the fresh vegetables. The history of Singapore noodles is unclear—they probably aren't actually Singaporean—but we are confident about how to make the tastiest version. Most of the seasoning comes from curry powder, which we add to the noodles and vegetables separately so that everything turns out perfectly spiced. This dish takes the flavors of Italian asparagus alla Milanese and gives them a Korean twist. We thinly slice the asparagus before stir-frying it with kimchi and spam. The finished product is topped with a fried egg, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and finely grated Spanish chorizo. Make sure to freeze your chorizo for easy grating. The remaining aromatics are simple. A few tablespoons of chopped preserved Sichuan mustard root, some garlic, and a splash of Shaoxing wine to deglaze the skillet once it's all been stir-fried together. If you’re looking for an introduction to Cambodian cuisine, start with cha kreung satch moan. The stir-fry brings together a combination of salty, sweet, pungent, spicy, and herbal flavors. It starts with a paste made by pounding lemongrass, galangal, fresh turmeric, and plenty of makrut lime leaves. This paste gives the chicken a vibrant yellow color while holy basil and jalapeños offer fresh, crisp, and bright flavors. One of the secrets to making a restaurant-style stir-fry is water-velveting —marinating meat with egg white, wine, and cornstarch, then blanching it, allows it to achieve an almost unnatural level of silkiness. This recipe shows off the technique, pairing water-velveted chicken with savory oyster sauce and both fresh and rehydrated dried mushrooms.