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Sarah and Kaitlin Leung are trying to explain luffa to me. “Do you like luffa? Chinese luffa, do you eat it?” Kaitlin asks. It’s a sunny afternoon in September, and we’re crouching in their parents’ ...

Have you ever made stir fry at home and been mildly disappointed? You've tried to learn everything there is to know about woks, but there's clearly still something missing. That 'something missing' is ...

It's easy to take things you grew up with for granted. For me, having grown up in a Chinese takeout, that's wok hei. Since my parents closed up shop years ago, I've been searching for a way to ...

Anyone who enjoys a good stir-fry knows there's something about cooking in a wok that just can't compare to a regular old pan. “Woks are a great kitchen tool for making fast and flavorful meals,” says ...