Monday I made the Perfectly Poached Chicken Breasts recipe from J. Kenji Lopez-Alt’s The Wok.

As far as chicken goes, it was meh. As far as poached chicken goes, it might have been the best I’ve had.

https://www.brentlineberry.com/posts/3924/perfectly-poached-chicken-breasts

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Sunday I made J. Kenji Lopez-Alt’s Fragrant Scallion-Ginger Oil from The Wok.

On its own, the scallion-ginger oil is mild, but tasty. It’s much better in large quantities with lots of scallion slices. 3 stars ★★★☆☆

https://www.brentlineberry.com/posts/3923/fragrant-scallion-ginger-oil

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Last week I made the Asparagus and Tofu Salad with Málà Chile Oil Vinaigrette recipe from J. Kenji Lopez-Alt’s The Wok cookbook.

It was fine. The wontons with the same dressing were (of course) better. 3 stars ★★★☆☆

https://www.brentlineberry.com/posts/3920/asparagus-and-tofu-salad-with-mala-chile-oil-vinaigrette

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A few weeks ago I made J. Kenji Lopez-Alt’s Sichuan-Style Hot and Sour Wontons (Suanla Chaoshou) recipe from The Wok.

These were a winner for us. 5 stars ★★★★★

https://www.brentlineberry.com/posts/3918/sichuan-style-hot-and-sour-wontons-suanla-chaoshou

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Last week I made J. Kenji Lopez-Alt’s The Best Wonton Soup from The Wok.

This is apparently THE recipe for Superior Stock, but, to me, the wontons were the the best part. 4 stars ★★★★☆

https://www.brentlineberry.com/posts/3908/the-best-wonton-soup

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Monday I made J. Kenji Lopez-Alt’s Zha Cai Rousi Miàn (Sichuan Pork and Pickle Soup) recipe from The Wok.

I thought it was quite tasty given how simple it was. The zha cai added an appreciable spiciness to the broth. 4 stars ★★★★☆

https://www.brentlineberry.com/posts/3904/zha-cai-rousi-mian-sichuan-pork-and-pickle-soup

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Monday I made J. Kenji Lopez-Alt’s Hot and Sour Soup from The Wok.

The soup was good and had enough ingredients in it to satisfy Megan, 4 stars ★★★★☆

https://www.brentlineberry.com/posts/3897/hot-and-sour-soup

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Monday I made J. Kenji Lopez-Alt’s Egg Drop Soup recipe from The Wok.

It came out exactly right, but egg drop soup does not excite in this house. 3 stars ★★★☆☆

https://www.brentlineberry.com/posts/3893/egg-drop-soup

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Yesterday I made the Everyday Chicken and Ginger Stock recipe from J. Kenji Lopez-Alt’s The Wok cookbook. This was in preparation for the Egg Drop Soup recipe.

I like his suggestion to use a whole chicken, saving the raw breast meat and the cooked dark meat for other uses.

https://www.brentlineberry.com/posts/3883/everyday-chicken-and-ginger-stock

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Monday I made J. Kenji Lopez-Alt’s Chicken and Ginger Soup with Rice Cakes recipe from The Wok.

My parents were visiting for this one. Most at the table enjoyed it. I think Megan would have appreciated punchier flavor.

https://www.brentlineberry.com/posts/3881/chicken-and-ginger-soup-with-rice-cakes

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