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10.5" CARBON STEEL WOK (12322002)

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    How to Steam Without a Bamboo Steamer

    Bao Bun Steaming Techniques

    Steaming is the gold standard method for cooking bao buns and dim sum. A traditional bamboo steamer naturally absorbs excess condensation, preventing water from dripping back onto your food. However, if you do not own a bamboo steamer, there are several effective alternatives that will still give you light, fluffy bao without sogginess.

    The key principle is controlling condensation. Any flat metal or glass lid will collect steam, which then drips back down onto the bao. Managing that moisture is the difference between perfect bao and soggy buns.

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    Hong Kong Style Sweet & Sour Pork (Caramelised)

    This Hong Kong-style Sweet & Sour Pork is a unique twist on the classic—featuring crispy pork pieces coated in a rich, caramelised sauce instead of the usual ketchup-based version. With a toffee-like glaze, sesame crunch and optional crispy crackling topping, it delivers bold texture and flavour in every bite.

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    American-Chinese Orange Chicken or Tofu

    Crispy Sweet & Sour Mandarin Glaze

    American-Chinese Orange Chicken is one of the most iconic Chinese-American takeaway dishes, known for its crispy battered chicken coated in a glossy, sweet and tangy citrus sauce. This American-Chinese Orange Chicken recipe captures that nostalgic flavour while balancing real mandarin juice, dried mandarin peel and lime for a fresher, more layered citrus finish.

    Traditionally deep fried until golden and crisp, the chicken is tossed quickly in a syrupy orange glaze that thickens instantly in a smoking hot wok. This version also works beautifully with tofu, keeping the coating crisp by spooning the sauce over instead of fully tossing.

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    Crispy Pork Belly

    Crispy Pork Belly is one of the most celebrated dishes in Chinese roast meat cooking, prized for its contrast of juicy, tender pork and incredibly crisp crackling skin. This Crispy Pork Belly recipe follows a classic Chinese preparation technique that focuses on drying the skin, seasoning the meat and carefully roasting the pork in stages to achieve the perfect fluffy crisp. By blanching the pork first, curing the surface with salt and finishing with rice vinegar, this Crispy Pork Belly delivers that signature bubbly crackling with rich, succulent meat underneath.

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    Soto Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Soup)

    Soto Ayam is a comforting Indonesian chicken soup featuring a fragrant spice paste, homemade chicken broth and tender shredded chicken served with egg noodles, rice vermicelli, fresh vegetables and crispy fried mung bean noodles. Rich with turmeric, lemongrass, galangal and warming spices, it's a deeply aromatic soup that's perfect for chilly evenings.

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    Japanese Soufflé Pancakes

    Japanese Soufflé Pancakes are ultra-light, fluffy pancakes made by folding whipped egg whites into a delicate batter. Cooked slowly with steam, they rise into tall, airy stacks with a soft, pillowy texture. Typically served with cream, fruit and syrup, they are a light yet indulgent treat.

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    Two Easy Ways to Steam Chicken

    Steaming is one of the healthiest and most effective ways to cook chicken, producing exceptionally juicy meat while preserving its natural flavour. These two recipes showcase different approaches: a fragrant Guangxi Steamed Chicken topped with a sizzling Chinese chive dressing, and a complete Steamed Chicken & Mushroom Rice Bowl, where marinated chicken cooks directly over jasmine rice for an effortless one-bowl meal.

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    Healthy Vietnamese Broken Rice with Steamed Egg Meatloaf & Crispy Pomfret

    Inspired by the vibrant street food of Ho Chi Minh City, this healthier version of Cơm Tấm (Broken Rice) pairs nutritious mixed-grain rice with a steamed pork and egg meatloaf, crispy pan-fried pomfret and garlic stir-fried pea shoots. By replacing traditional broken white rice with a 10-grain blend and pan-frying rather than deep-frying the fish, the dish retains all the balance and freshness that make Vietnamese cuisine so beloved.

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    Pork and Prawn Wontons in Homemade Sichuan Chilli Oil

    Sichuan Wontons in Spicy Chilli Oil are delicate dumplings filled with juicy pork and prawn, served in a bold, aromatic sauce made from chilli oil, soy, vinegar and sesame. The wontons are soft and silky, while the sauce delivers a balance of heat, tang and savoury depth, making this a classic Sichuan favourite.

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    Jianbing (Chinese Street Food Breakfast Pancake)

    Jianbing is one of China's most popular breakfast street foods, combining a thin savoury pancake with egg, spring onions, sauces and crunchy fillings. This homemade version uses simple pantry ingredients, crispy wonton skins and frankfurters for an easy fakeaway that's packed with texture and flavour.

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