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Jon Kung

Jon Kung is a Chinese American chef and podcast host, who has amassed an online following of more than 2 million for his unique style of third culture cooking, blending cultural traditions, flavors and ingredients that are meaningful and personal to him. He worked in some of the top Detroit kitchens before launching his own successful pop-up Kung Food Market Studio. In addition to developing recipes, Jon hosts the podcast 1 For The Table with his close friend, legendary makeup mogul and extraordinary drag
queen Kim Chi. His debut cookbook is Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third Culture Kitchen.

Sweet Sesame Pumpkin Toast

Kabocha squash, which has a wonderfully creamy texture and tastes like a cross between a pumpkin and sweet potato, makes a great topping for toast.

Chao Nian Gao

Shanghainese stir-fried rice cakes are often eaten during the New Year because the name of the dish also sounds like “a year of growth.”

This Gadget Makes Pro-Level Wok Cooking a Breeze

Wok hei is hard to come by using an American stove. An induction wok will get you close though.