Mongolian Beef, Kung Pao Chicken + More Takeout Faves

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PREVIEW TEXT GOES HERE Mongolian Beef Mongolian beef is a popular Chinese-American restaurant dish that consists of tender, crispy beef in a savory-sweet brown sauce. This version comes from The Woks of Life, written by Bill, Judy, Kaitlin, and Sarah Leung, the family behind the popular Woks of Life blog. I'm a big fan of the cookbook and the blog, both of which are excellent resources for anyone interested in learning more about Chinese cooking. To prepare the dish, thinly sliced flank steak is first "velveted" or tenderized by marinating it in a mixture that includes baking soda, before being coated in cornstarch. The beef is then shallow-fried in a wok or skillet until crispy, and tossed in a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and scallions. Served over steamed rice, the dish is a huge family-pleaser and every bit as good as the Mongolian beef served at your favorite Chinese restaurant. READ MORE Kung Pao Chicken Kung pao chicken is a popular Chinese restaurant dish of stir-fried chicken, peanuts and vegetables. It's traditionally made with specialty ingredients, like Sichuan peppercorns, Chinese black vinegar, Chinese rice wine, and whole dried red chilies. This Americanized version replaces those hard-to-find-ingredients with staples from your neighborhood supermarket. It has all the same spicy, sweet, and sour appeal of traditional kung pao chicken, and it makes a delicious weeknight dinner with a side of rice. READ MORE Chinese Vegetable Stir-Fry With meaty shiitake mushrooms, crunchy broccoli, and sweet bell peppers in a gingery brown sauce, this is a quick and delicious dish that you can prepare with minimal prep time. READ MORE Cauliflower Fried Rice A healthy, low-carb alternative to traditional Chinese fried rice, this dish is made by sautéing grated cauliflower with aromatics, vegetables, soy sauce, and eggs. It's a longtime reader favorite and hearty enough to serve as a main course. READ MORE Shop My Bookshelf One of my favorite new cookbooks, The Woks of Life is a collection of delicious Chinese recipes, family stories, and cooking tips. It also includes information on Chinese pantry staples and cooking equipment, making it an excellent resource to add to your bookshelf! SHOP When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Once Upon a Chef. WHAT YOU'RE SAYING "Best banana bread I've ever made!" —MONICA Best Banana Bread
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