Chinese Scallion Pancakes + Video - Revised for 2023

The secret to getting flaky layers is all in the folding. Try out this easy Chinese scallion pancake method along with my go-to dipping sauce.

RecipesDiana KuanNovember 1, 2023Appetizers, Cantonese, Chinese, Recipes, Vegetarian, Video Comments

Vegan Dan Dan Noodles

My vegan take on traditional Sichuan dan dan noodles is simple and packed with flavor.

RecipesDiana KuanJune 9, 2021Noodles, Recipes, Sichuan, Vegetarian, Vegan Comments

Sriracha Fried Rice

This Sriracha fried rice is vegetarian, but you can easily make it meaty by adding fresh or leftover chicken, pork, or shrimp.

RecipesDiana KuanJuly 23, 2020Chinese, Gluten-Free, Gluten-Free Adaptable, Recipes, Rice, Vegetarian Comments

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

This delicious tomato salad is based on a traditional Yunnan dish. They’re like an appetizer and dessert in one.

RecipesDiana KuanJune 26, 2018Appetizers, Chinese, Healthy, Recipes, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Vegan, vegetarian Comments

Kale and Sesame Soba Noodles

Here is my rendition of a kale noodle dish done right, with generous amounts of the iron-rich greens.

RecipesDiana KuanMarch 7, 2018Healthy, Kale, Noodles, Recipes, Vegetarian, Vegan Comments

Green Bean and Coconut Stir-fry

This week I'm very excited to share a recipe from my friend Chitra Agrawal's new cookbook Vibrant India, which came out a few weeks ago from Ten Speed.

RecipesDiana KuanApril 19, 2017Green Beans, Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian, Coconut Comments

Kung Pao Sweet Potatoes

A delicious, vegan Kung Pao dish that is filling and packed with smoky heat.

RecipesDiana KuanJune 7, 2014Vegetarian, Sweet potatoes, Spicy, Sichuan, Chinese, Vegan Comments

Sun-Dried Tomato Curry

I've been trying to pack in as much cooking with tomatoes as I can before the official end of summer.

RecipesDiana KuanSeptember 10, 2013Recipes, Vegetarian, Tofu, Cheese, Indian Comments

Shanghai Noodles

These thick and toothsome noodles are loaded with vegetables and a spicy sweet sauce.

RecipesDiana KuanAugust 27, 2013Vegetarian, Noodles, Spicy, Vegan Comments

Vegetarian Mapo Tofu

Sichuan mapo tofu traditionally has pork for flavoring, but there is a lesser-known vegetarian version called mala tofu.

RecipesDiana KuanAugust 15, 2013Sichuan, Spicy, Vegetarian, Chinese, Vegan Comments

Black Garlic Soba Noodles

This is an easy soba dish using aged black garlic, a Korean ingredient that has gotten popular in the U.S in recent years.

RecipesDiana KuanAugust 6, 2013Noodles, Vegetarian, black garlic, Korean, Vegan, Kale, soba Comments

Edamame Salad with Miso Dressing

It's supposed to be an appetizer, but I've been eating double or triple the portions as a full-on meal.

RecipesDiana KuanJuly 23, 2013Japanese, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian, Vegan Comments

Sichuan Dry-Fried Green Beans

Dried-fried green beans is one of my favorite side dishes to order in Sichuan restaurants. They're crisp and well-cooked without being bland.

RecipesDiana KuanJune 10, 2013Chinese, Recipes, Sichuan, Vegetarian, Vegan Comments

Stir-fried Sugar Snap Peas and Radishes

Once again, this is another recipe that requires minimal ingredients but results in lots of flavor.

RecipesDiana KuanJune 6, 2013Appetizers, Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian Comments

Garlic Edamame with Sichuan Pepper

With or without the Sichuan pepper flourish, this garlic edamame will be an addictive snack or appetizer you'll make again and again.

RecipesDiana KuanJune 2, 2013Appetizers, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian, Sides, Vegan, vegetarian Comments