Grace Young

One of the most beloved—and most commonly ordered—Chinese dishes in America, this quick stir-fry makes simple seem superlative.

Wok this way to a stir-fry of chicken, ginger, and chile peppers enveloped in an aromatic, velvety, mildly spiced Sichuan-style sauce.

Spicy, salty, and sweet. That's what you get from a handful of simple Asian ingredients, less than 25 minutes, and this recipe. You're welcome.

The slope and size of a wok lend popcorn kernels ample room to do their thing as they dance in hot oil and burst into fluffy perfection. (Sorta sheepish this didn't occur to us sooner.)

These Cantonese noodles stir-fried with shiitakes, soy sauce, and sesame oil are umami at its weeknight best.