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Fish-fragrant shredded pork with wood ear and green pepper

Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork

Velveting, even knife work, a pre-mixed fish-fragrant sauce, and fast high-heat cooking keep the pork tender and vegetables crisp.

33 min · 3 servings

Cola chicken wings coated in a glossy sauce

Cola Chicken Wings

Dry-seared wings simmer in cola and soy, then reduce to a shiny sauce that is neither thin nor burnt.

40 min · 3 servings

Glossy red-braised pork belly in sauce

Red-Braised Pork Belly

Blanched pork, amber caramel, a gentle braise, and a glossy reduced sauce make this classic reliable.

105 min · 3 servings

Kung Pao chicken with peanuts on a plate

Kung Pao Chicken

Velvety chicken, a balanced pre-mixed sauce, and peanuts added at the last moment for crunch.

30 min · 3 servings

Mapo tofu in a glossy red sauce

Mapo Tofu

Tender tofu, deeply browned pork, red chili-bean oil, and a controlled two-stage starch finish.

35 min · 3 servings

Tomato scrambled eggs served on a white plate

Tomato Scrambled Eggs

Soft eggs and juicy tomatoes come together in a quick, dependable 15-minute home-style dish.

15 min · 2 servings