Store-bought pot stickers are sold in the frozen section of many supermarkets, Trader Joe’s and Costco; they can be deep fried, pan fried, boiled or steamed. In most cases they are pan fried, and the ...

Have you ever made pot stickers? In particular, shrimp pot stickers? If so this recipe and “dumpling details" I’m sharing will be familiar to you. On the reverse side, if you’re a newbie to making pot ...

For New Year's Eve -- tonight or Chinese New Year's Eve on Feb. 14 -- you can't beat the aroma and allure of cooking pot stickers, Chinese dumplings. From my Chinese bridesmaid, I learned the secret ...

No one that I know of has ever said: "I hate dumplings." Pierogies, ravioli, wontons — we all love plump and tender dough pockets stuffed with juicy, flavorful fillings. Which is why when my freezer ...

Soak the mushrooms in warm water to cover until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain. Discard the stems and mince the caps. In a large bowl, toss the Napa cabbage with the salt; squeeze to remove the ...

Exciting variations of traditional dishes need not take lengthy preparation or even advanced cooking skills. Just follow the guidance of an enthusiastic pro. To prove the point, here are a couple of ...

1. Prepare dipping sauce and set aside. 2. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until tender and liquid has ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The best thing about Sara Moulton’s recipes is the bang for the bucka combination of simplicity and unexpected wow-factor, as in this set of instructions for ...

1. Make Nuoc Cham (dipping sauce): In bowl, stir sugar, hot water, lime juice and fish sauce until sugar dissolves. Add hot sauce and stir to combine; add carrots and stir to combine. Taste and make ...

- rice vinegar, soy sauce and hot Asian-style sauce to taste Place the first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl. Set a fine sieve over a second bowl. Crumble the tofu into very small pieces into sieve.

Compared to cities like San Francisco and Vancouver, B.C., which have large Chinese communities, Chinese New Year in Portland tends to be pretty low-key. Restaurants in Chinatown offer specials, and ...