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Mapo Tofu
Mapo tofu, with its fragrant sauce of chiles, fermented black beans, ground pork, and Sichuan peppercorns, is a classic example of Sichuan’s famed ma la flavor.
By Eileen Wen Mooney
Easy Sour Cream and Onion Fish
In this easy weeknight dinner, the fish is the chip. Coat fish fillets with sour cream and panko breadcrumbs, then bake until crisp and golden brown.
By Ali Slagle
Baoshao Mushrooms (Mushrooms Grilled in Banana Leaves)
The banana leaf preserves the freshness and juiciness of the mushrooms cooked inside, while perfuming the whole dish with its aroma.
By Michelle Zhao
Chickpea-Mushroom Veggie Burgers
These 10-ingredient gluten-free homemade veggie burgers are crisped up like a smash burger in the oven.
By Chris Morocco
The Best Vegan Cheesesteaks
The best vegan cheesesteak in Philadelphia is made by chef Ari Miller at his pop-up, Frizwit. Here's how to make a similar one at home.
By Joy Manning
Fusilli in Creamy Vegan Asparagus Pesto
Cashews make this creamy asparagus pasta sauce rich without any cream.
By Joy Manning
Little Pot Rice Noodles
Little pot rice noodles are so named because each serving is traditionally made to order in small individual copper pots, and the dish is beloved because it perfectly embodies the spicy and sour flavor profiles of Yunnan.
By Simone Tong
Drunken Chicken
This succulent and juicy drunken chicken gets boiled—twice!—and served with a classic ginger and scallion sauce.
By Grace Young
Big Plate Chicken
Da pan ji is a hearty Xinjiang-style dish of chicken and vegetables over noodles.
By Kei Lum Chan and Diora Fong Chan
Fish Head in Chile Sauce
This spicy Hunan steamed fish recipe can be made with either carp or salmon.
By Kei Lum Chan and Diora Fong Chan
Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Braised Pork and Vermicelli Noodles)
There are no insects in this Sichuan noodle dish; the name refers to the way the bits of pork cling to the noodles.
By Diana Kuan
Hainanese Chicken Rice
After poaching the bird for Hainanese chicken rice, the stock is used to steam the rice and make the soup. The chicken is served with a delicious dipping sauce.
By Tony Tan
Char Siu (Barbecue Pork)
The secret to this simple Chinese barbecue pork recipe lies in the marinade and basting the pork while it’s roasting.
By Tony Tan
Fish-Fragrant Eggplant With Minced Pork
Give the humble eggplant the attention it deserves with a rich and spicy sauce.
By Jeremy Pang
Salted Plum Steamed Fish
You can use any white-fleshed fish for this flexible recipe, although pomfret, sea bass, and snapper are the best.
By Diana Zheng
Spicy Unstuffed Pasta Shells With Roasted Garlic and Chèvre
Roasted garlic is one of just five ingredients that make this hearty baked pasta oh-so-good, with oh-so-little effort.
By Holly Erickson and Natalie Mortimer
Soba With Green Chile Pesto
The secret to this flavorful soba noodle recipe is adding a paste made from chiles and garlic to a fresh and lively basil-cilantro pesto. The heat doesn’t overpower the palate, but it wakes up the other elements of salt, acid, fat, and freshness.
By Chris Morocco
Black Bass With Scallion-Chile Relish
If time is of the essence, a skin-on fish fillet is your best friend. Not only does this black bass crisp up beautifully when pressed down on a hot pan—it also absorbs the flavors of its dressing beautifully.
By Chris Morocco
Crispy Curried Chicken Cutlets With a Lot of Cabbage
Eric Kim’s ultra-crispy curried chicken cutlets and cabbage slaw come together for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner.
By Eric Kim
Confit Tandoori Chickpeas
These tandoori-spiced chickpeas get slow-cooked with aromatics in oil, and they’re sublime for a make-ahead meal.
By Yotam Ottolenghi