Disclosure & Editorial Policy

— Honest & Transparent —

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Trust is everything in food writing. This page is where I’m completely upfront about how Wok From China makes money, how I test recipes, and the standards I hold myself to. If you ever have questions about any of this, email me at hello@wokfromchina.com.

Affiliate Disclosure

Wok From China is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com.

We may also participate in other affiliate programs, including (but not limited to) The Mala Market, Yamibuy, and select cookware brands.

What this means: When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. These commissions help keep the site running and allow me to spend more time creating recipes.

What this does NOT mean: I never recommend products I don’t personally use or believe in. Every product linked on this site is something I use in my own kitchen in Yangzhou, or have personally vetted as a quality choice.

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How I Test Recipes

Every recipe on this site is tested in my home kitchen in Yangzhou, China. Here’s the process:

1. Initial cook — I make the dish the way it’s traditionally prepared in China, using ingredients from my local wet market and grocery stores.
2. Adaptation — I rewrite the recipe for Western kitchens, identifying which ingredients need substitutes and which techniques need adjusting.
3. Re-test with substitutes — Whenever possible, I test the substitute version too, so I can honestly tell you how close it gets.
4. Family verdict — My husband and two kids (ages 11 and 8) are my honest critics. If it doesn’t pass their test, it doesn’t go on the site.

Every recipe is dated with “Last tested: [Month, Year]” so you know it’s current. If I update a recipe, the date updates too.

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Editorial Independence

I never accept payment to write positive reviews. If a brand sends me a product to try, I’ll always disclose it — and I’ll always give my honest opinion, even if that means not recommending it.

Sponsored content, if any, will be clearly labeled “Sponsored” at the top of the post.

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Substitute Honesty Policy

One of the biggest problems with Chinese food blogs is bad substitution advice — telling readers that one ingredient is “just as good” when it really isn’t.

Here’s my promise:

• If a substitute is genuinely close, I’ll say so.
• If a substitute is workable but different, I’ll tell you exactly how it differs.
• If there’s no good substitute, I’ll say that too — and point you to where to buy the real ingredient.

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Advertising

This site may display advertisements through third-party ad networks. Ad content is selected by the network, not by me. I do not endorse any specific advertiser.

Ads help support the cost of running the site. I aim to keep ad placement reasonable and non-disruptive to your reading experience.

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Corrections

If you spot an error in a recipe, ingredient note, or any other content, please email me at hello@wokfromchina.com. I update content as needed and appreciate every reader who helps keep this site accurate.

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Questions?

If anything on this page is unclear, or if you want to know more about how we operate, please reach out at hello@wokfromchina.com.

— Zhangling
Yangzhou, China