Chinese

Wok work, dumplings, braises, and the home versions of dishes most cooks first met at a restaurant — each recipe linked to the technique articles that make it possible. kung pao chicken, and full-method dumplings are on the way.

On the page now

• Mapo tofu (麻婆豆腐) — silken tofu, black-bean and doubanjiang, ground Sichuan pepper; the braise at its smallest.
• Scallion pancakes (葱油饼) — two-water dough, scallion-oil lamination, pan-fried leaves.