[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Note: Both the chili bean paste and the Sichuan Peppercorns can be bought online (follow the links) if you don't have a good Chinese market nearby. Use tofu labeled "silken" in a hardness range of medium... More
[Photograph: Robyn Lee] Note: Yard-long beans are slightly starchier and more robust than standard American green beans. You can find them year-round in Asian supermarkets. If unavailable, the second choice is dark green French beans (sometimes labeled haricôts verts). Regular... More
Learn about the basics of wok frying here. This recipe is adapted from a dish served at Clio, Chef Ken Oringer's restaurant in Boston's Back Bay. About the author: After graduating from MIT, J. Kenji Lopez-Alt spent many years as... More
