When I was 11, my Irish American stepdad came home with a $10 wok and a used paperback Chinese cookbook. Chinese food was a treat reserved for the rare occasions when we ate out at local ...

The video explores what happens when familiar Chinese takeout dishes are rebuilt using careful technique and ingredient control. Instead of relying on pre-made sauces or shortcuts, each component is ...

I made stir-fries and fried rice on gas, electric and induction stoves to see which wok worked best. Plus, why you should skip nonstick. A traditional Chinese wok is a bowl-shaped pan that’s ...

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on Aug. 15, 2022. Find that audio here. Food guru J. Kenji López-Alt woks the wok. “The Food Lab” cookbook author and Youtube star recently published a book ...