Mapo Tofu

When I was in college, there was a restaurant on campus that served a variety of Chinese dishes in a relatively authentic manner (no, it wasn’t Panda Inn – not a chain restaurant).  It was my go-to on Sundays for lunch with friends, when we all had a bit more time to trek over there…

Potstickers

Dumplings are a staple in my freezer because they’re so easy to cook on a busy weeknight.   Fillings and seasonings will vary depending on what I have around, but I usually make a combination of ground pork, shrimp, and cabbage.  This recipe makes about 30 dumplings, and can be easily doubled. Ingredients: 1/2 lb. ground…

Braised Pork Ribs

These ribs are referred to as “chain-shaped” or “bullet” ribs because they come rolled up and all connected, like a very narrow rack of baby back ribs.  They can have some small, sharp bits of bone leftover from cross-sectioning through the bones, so be sure to rinse them and pat dry with disposable towels before…