The Woks of Life
6 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
Fried Chicken Wings - Chinese Takeout Style!
Crispy, juicy Chinese‑style fried chicken wings inspired by the family recipe from The Woks of Life. A light coating of cornstarch, flour, egg and a flavorful soy‑wine‑sesame marinade gives these wings a restaurant‑quality crunch and juicy interior. Double‑fry them for maximum crispness.
15 Minute Cantonese-Style Chicken Curry
A quick, restaurant‑style Chinese takeout curry chicken made with chicken breast, onion, and a bright yellow curry sauce. Ready in about 15 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with steamed rice.
Smashed Cucumber Salad
A crisp, refreshing smashed cucumber salad with a sweet‑savory Asian dressing, finished with cilantro, sesame seeds and a drizzle of chili oil. Perfect as a summer side dish.
Fry Twice to Make it Nice - Chicken Wings!
A step‑by‑step guide to achieving ultra‑crispy, juicy chicken wings by double‑frying them with a short rest in between. The technique, popularized by The Woks of Life, ensures the meat stays tender while the skin becomes perfectly crunchy.
Smashed Cucumber Salad - Garlicky, Refreshing and Spicy!
A crisp, refreshing summer side dish featuring smashed cucumbers tossed in a tangy light soy‑vinegar sauce, finished with garlic, cilantro, toasted sesame seeds and optional chili oil. The smashing technique creates crevices that soak up the flavorful dressing.
How to Cook Beef Chow Fun ("Dry" style - Deliciously chewy noodles and tender beef!) 乾炒牛河
A classic Cantonese dry chow fun made with thinly sliced skirt steak, velveting technique, dark soy sauce and wok‑seared rice noodles. The dish is smoky, slightly sweet, and loaded with scallion, ginger and bean sprout crunch. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that tastes like Chinatown dim sum.