An Oxtail Feast with Red Wine and Chinese Spice is a luxurious slow braised dish perfect for celebration cooking. Inspired by the deep flavours of Macau, this recipe blends classic Chinese whole spices with a Western style mirepoix base and rich red wine. The result is tender oxtail that falls from the bone in a glossy, aromatic braising sauce layered with soy, rock sugar and warming spice.
Steamed Aubergine with Spring Onion & Garlic Dressing is a light Chinese home style dish where aubergine is gently steamed until tender and silky, then dressed with a punchy sweet, sour and savoury sauce. The dressing combines garlic, ginger, spring onion, soy sauce, vinegar and chilli oil, creating a fragrant topping that soaks into the hot aubergine. This simple technique highlights the natural texture of aubergine while allowing the bold dressing to shine.
These Leftover Roast Bombay Potatoes are a delicious twist on the classic Indian side dish, transforming crispy roast potatoes into a rich, spicy tomato curry packed with aromatic spices, fresh coriander and warming chilli. Perfect as a side or a satisfying meal on its own.
These Teriyaki Chicken Noodles are a quick and easy midweek stir-fry with tender chicken thighs, crisp vegetables and springy noodles coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce. Finished over a high heat for plenty of wok hei, it's a simple family favourite that's ready in minutes.
This quick Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry combines juicy chicken thighs, crunchy vegetables and a simple homemade teriyaki sauce. Sweet, savoury and packed with flavour, it's an easy one- wok meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.
Indulge in these delectable chicken parcels, wrapped in fragrant Pandan leaves and served with a mouth-watering dipping sauce.
Malaysian Popiah is a fresh street food pancake wrap traditionally filled with vegetables, herbs and savoury sauces. This festive twist turns it into the perfect Christmas leftover dish, combining roast turkey, crispy bacon, roast potatoes and crunchy vegetables with sweet hoisin, spicy sambal and cranberry sauce. Wrapped in soft homemade pancakes, this Malaysian Popiah with Christmas Leftovers delivers sweet, spicy, savoury and crunchy textures all in one bite.
This Japanese Chashu Pork is rich, tender and deeply savoury, with pork belly slow-braised in a sweet and salty sauce until meltingly soft. Finished with a glossy caramelised glaze, it’s perfect served over ramen or rice.
Tamarind Prawns (Udang Goreng Assam) are a bold Southeast Asian dish combining juicy prawns with a tangy, slightly sweet tamarind sauce. Paired with a fiery sambal belacan, this dish delivers a perfect balance of sour, savoury and spicy flavours with a lightly crispy finish.
These Korean Marinated Eggs, or Mayak Eggs, are perfectly soft-boiled and soaked in a savoury, sweet and slightly spicy soy marinade. The cracked shells create a beautiful marbled effect, while the flavour-packed marinade makes them perfect served with rice or instant noodles.
Sichuan Hot Pot is a classic Chinese communal meal featuring a deeply flavoured broth infused with chilli bean paste, Sichuan peppercorns and aromatic spices. Guests cook their own meats, vegetables and noodles at the table before dipping them into personalised sauces for the ultimate interactive feast.
Chicken Bulgogi is a quick and flavourful Korean dish where tender chicken is marinated in a sweet, savoury and lightly spicy sauce, then cooked over high heat to achieve a smoky, caramelised finish. Served with a refreshing radish salad and crisp lettuce wraps, it creates a perfect balance of bold and fresh flavours.
Tendon Tempura Rice Bowl is a classic Japanese comfort dish featuring crispy tempura vegetables and prawns served over soft steamed rice with a light savoury soy drizzle. This Tendon Tempura Rice Bowl focuses on texture, combining airy tempura batter with crunchy vegetables like lotus root and sweet potato alongside perfectly fried prawns. The crisp tempura sits on a bed of fluffy Japanese rice and is finished with a delicate soy, mirin and dashi sauce that enhances the natural sweetness of the seafood and vegetables.
This Singapore Chicken Curry is a rich, fragrant curry made with bone-in chicken, potatoes and carrots simmered in a homemade spice paste with coconut milk and evaporated milk. Packed with warming spices, curry leaves and lemongrass, it's a comforting dish that's perfect served with steamed rice or crusty bread.
Xian Bing is a traditional northern Chinese street food often described as a Chinese meat pie or pan fried dumpling pancake. These golden crispy pastries are filled with a juicy minced beef mixture flavoured with ginger, spring onion, oyster sauce and aromatic Sichuan peppercorn. The dough is simple and soft, allowing the filling to remain tender while the outside becomes beautifully crisp in the pan. This Xian Bing recipe focuses on balancing texture with flavour, delivering a crispy golden crust and a rich, savoury filling that bursts with juices when you bite into it.
Cheese Buldak is a bold, spicy Korean dish made with tender chicken coated in a fiery gochujang and chilli marinade, then topped with melted mozzarella. Cooked in one pan and finished under the grill, the result is a bubbling, cheesy, intensely flavoured dish with a perfect balance of heat, sweetness and richness.
