Upgrade Your Culinary Skills with These 18 Must-Try Wok Recipes

Spaghetti and meatballs, grilled chicken, maybe the occasional vegetable stir-fry? It’s time to upgrade your culinary skills and spice up your routine with these 18 must-try wok recipes! From savory soups to flavorful stir-fries, these recipes are sure to...

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Upgrade Your Culinary Skills with These 18 Must-Try Wok Recipes

Spaghetti and meatballs, grilled chicken, maybe the occasional vegetable stir-fry? It’s time to upgrade your culinary skills and spice up your routine with these 18 must-try wok recipes! From savory soups to flavorful stir-fries, these recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds and embolden you to try new ideas in the kitchen. So grab your wok, roll up your sleeves, and let’s dive in to a delicious world of tasty possibilities!

Sticky Teriyaki Tofu (Copycat Pei Wei)

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Do you want to make perfect, crispy, sticky teriyaki tofu just like they do in Pei Wei Restaurant? The secret is in the preparation of tofu. Serve it with rice and vegetables, and you will get a balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors.

Tom Yum Fried Rice

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Easy to make and packed with flavor and aroma, Tom Yum fried rice is best summed up in one word: Unforgettable. In this simple, easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll learn how to make an all-veggie version from the comfort of your own kitchen. The best part? It takes less than 22 minutes to prepare!

Teriyaki Chicken Yaki Udon

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A quick and easy stir-fried teriyaki chicken yaki udon stir fry recipe, made with leftover chicken, vegetables, chewy udon noodles, and tossed with a sweet and sticky teriyaki sauce. Great for using up leftovers, or when you want a simple meal in less than 30 minutes!

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Dry-Fried Long Beans and Minced Pork

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A simple and easy-to-make Chinese stir-fried long beans with minced pork and Chinese olive vegetables. Flavorful, quick, and goes great mixed with rice for a quick meal.

Pad Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodles Stir Fry)

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This is a classic Pad Woon Sen recipe turned completely meatless. Silky Thai glass noodles in a sweet and salty sauce are stir-fried with carrots, cabbage, tomato, onion, and mung bean sprouts. For added protein, this recipe calls for tofu scramble and marinated oyster mushrooms

Kung Pao Cauliflower

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Kung Pao Cauliflower is a mouthwatering vegan twist on the classic Chinese dish, featuring crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a spicy and tangy sauce. The cauliflower absorbs the flavors of the sauce beautifully, resulting in a deliciously balanced combination of heat, sweetness, and savory notes, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a plant-based and flavorful meal.

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Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken

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Black pepper chicken is a tasty copycat Panda Express recipe that will get rave reviews. Although this Chinese inspired chicken is restaurant style, it’s so much better than takeout. You can have it on the table in just 30 minutes. So if you’re craving Asian food or stir fry but don’t want to spend hours making it, this is a great recipe to pick.

PF Chang’s Fried Rice

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PF Chang’s fried rice is so good but it isn’t always convenient to go there when you crave your fried rice recipe fix. For that reason, a copycat recipe for homemade fried rice is well worth knowing. It’s a mouth-watering blend of rice, fresh veggies and a rich, sweet Chinese-inspired sauce which makes it irresistible.

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Thai Green Curry Fried Rice

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This Thai green curry fried rice is a mouth-watering and flavorful dish that makes great use of leftover rice. With a perfect blend of creamy, sweet, and citrusy flavors, it’s an easy-to-make and delicious vegan recipe that can be ready in just 30 minutes.

Maple Ginger Tofu Stir-Fry

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Maple Ginger Tofu Stir-Fry is a tantalizing blend of sweet and savory flavors that will awaken your taste buds. The combination of maple syrup and ginger adds a delightful depth to the dish, while the tofu brings a satisfying protein-rich element to create a truly delectable and wholesome meal.

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Healthy Shrimp Pad Thai

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Love takeout pad thai? This homemade, healthy shrimp pad thai should definitely be on your dinner list this week! A spicy aromatic blend of flavors is all that stands between you and an amazing dish of Shrimp Pad Thai. Forget the fast food-like expensive stuff you can get in some thai restaurants. Make it at home cheaper and healthier!

Panda Express Seared Steak and Shrimp

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If you are a Panda Express fan (like me!) you’ll love this Panda Express copycat recipe for wok seared steak and shrimp. It’s like an Asian surf and turf with beef and shrimp. The flavours include soy sauce, chilli sauce, ginger, and garlic. Enjoy this copycat steak bites and shrimp stir fry for lunch of dinner, or make it to impress your friends.

Japanese Cabbage Stir Fry

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Japanese Cabbage Stir Fry is a simple yet flavorful dish that showcases the natural sweetness and crisp texture of cabbage. With a delicate balance of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, this stir fry brings a touch of umami and a satisfying crunch to any meal.

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Quick Broccoli Lentil Stir Fry

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This lentil stir-fry recipe is the perfect solution for a quick, easy and healthy meal. With tender lentils, crunchy broccoli florets, and sweet corn, it comes together in just 20 minutes, and is served with flavorful turmeric rice.

Garlic Chili Potatoes

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Flavorful and easy Garlic Chili Potatoes, made with steamed potatoes, garlic, chili sauce and honey, sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy them as an appetizer or side!

Chicken Chopsuey

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Chopsuey (chopsuí or chapsui) is one of the most popular recipes of Chinese-Dominican culinary culture, and it is as light a dish as you make it. A versatile and inexpensive dish, it can be made with your favorite combination of vegetables or meat, and be ready in no time.

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Thai Glass Noodle Salad – Yum Woon Sen

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Indulge in the flavors of Thailand with this refreshing and easy-to-make Yum Woon Sen salad recipe. Loaded with tangy tomatoes, crunchy celery, and roasted peanuts, and tossed with a zesty salad dressing, this dish is perfect for a light summer meal or as a side dish for your next barbecue.

Pineapple Fried Rice

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This easy pineapple fried rice lets you turn leftover rice into a delicious meal by adding scrambled tofu, sweet pineapples, tomatoes, and green peas seasoned with a mild green curry. If you have 30 minutes, skip ordering take-out and make this protein-packed meal.

Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry

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Make the best Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry in just 25 minutes – chopping included! Loaded with chicken, broccoli, bell peppers and carrots this is a delicious, filling, low carb meal on its own – or add noodles or rice to serve more people. Use homemade or store bought Teriyaki sauce – and you can even use frozen veggies!

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Beef Chow Fun

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A classic Cantonese Beef Chow Fun recipe (Gon Chow Ngau Ho) with tender flavorful beef slices and deliciously chewy rice noodles that can be made with fresh ho fun or dried rice noodles!

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