Paella, Spain’s most famous dish is undoubtedly one of the world’s great rice dishes. The first time I saw a traditional paella pan, I thought it was a particularly shallow flat-bottomed wok. That got me thinking about how a Chinese cook would prepare the same dish. The result is this East-West hybrid that works especially well in an electric wok.

Here’s a soup that sings for its supper. It’s always a treat to watch the “oohs” and “aahs” when this soup is brought to the table in a Chinese restaurant. Now you can put on your own show at home.

  Inspired by one of Martin’s recipes? Think you can improve upon it? Here’s your chance. Post your creations at #WeCanCook or tag us @YanCanCook. Have your own recipe? Perhaps one from your mom? Show us, show everybody! We Can Cook! And So Can Yan……

Retrace Chef Yan’s footsteps and experience for yourself the many exciting wonders of the Spice Kingdom. Chengdu is home to the Giant Pandas and a key anchor of ancient Chinese civilization and cuisine. Join Chef Yan and visit many famous locations of Yan Can Cook:…

Yan Can Cook – Spice Kingdom is a 13-part series that explores the many aspects of how food and spices helped shape the history and culture of Western China. The series takes a comprehensive look, spanning thousands of years, tracing the region’s early history through…

To appreciate the cuisine of Malaysia fully we must embrace the three ethnic divergences of the country: Malay, Chinese and Indian. The harmonious co-existence of these groups forms the foundation and weaves the social fabric of the country. The thirteen episodes of Taste of Malaysia…

Warm, aromatic beef added to a healthy mix of salad greens. A delightful meal for all ages.

Yang Chow Fried Rice or 揚州炒飯 (Yeung Chow fried rice) is a popular Chinese-style wok fried rice dish in many Chinese restaurants throughout the world.