Claypot Black Bean Salmon is a comforting one-pot dish where fragrant jasmine rice is cooked in a claypot until crisp at the base, then topped with salmon coated in a savoury black bean paste. As the fish steams over the rice, the flavours infuse together, creating a rich, aromatic dish with crispy ginger rice and tender salmon.

Kale, Cod & Pine Nut Crystal Dumplings

Healthy Chinese Fun Gor Dumplings are delicate crystal skinned dim sum parcels filled with vibrant greens, flaky cod and crunchy pine nuts. This Healthy Chinese Fun Gor Dumplings recipe is inspired by traditional Hong Kong crystal dumplings, using wheat starch and tapioca starch to create that signature translucent pastry.

Fun Gor dumplings are often associated with seafood and light fillings. In this version, blanched kale and spinach are folded with cod for lean protein, while pine nuts add natural richness and texture. The key to success is blanching vegetables briefly to retain colour, using boiling water to bind the gluten free pastry and steaming gently until the wrappers turn beautifully clear.

This Honey Glazed Miso Salmon is a beautifully balanced dish where rich salmon fillets are pan-seared until crispy, then finished with a sweet and savoury miso glaze. The combination of honey, sake and soy creates a glossy caramelised coating while keeping the fish tender and slightly pink inside.

Lotus Leaf Fried Rice is a fragrant, earthy festive dish where savoury sausage, dried shrimp and mushrooms are stir fried with rice, wrapped in soaked lotus leaf and steamed to infuse a delicate tea like aroma. This Lotus Leaf Fried Rice recipe layers flavour in the wok first, then finishes with a second steam to allow the lotus leaf to perfume the rice beautifully.

Often served at banquets and special occasions, lotus leaf fried rice is about depth and aroma. The sausage fat coats each grain, the dried shrimp add umami, and the final steam transforms the dish completely.

Delicious Thai Mango Sticky Rice is one of Thailand’s most iconic street desserts, traditionally found across Bangkok’s markets. This Delicious Thai Mango Sticky Rice recipe uses black glutinous rice for a rich, nutty depth, gently simmered with palm sugar syrup and sea salt for that signature sweet and salty balance.

Unlike classic white sticky rice versions, black glutinous rice brings extra texture and colour, creating a striking contrast against fresh ripe mango and creamy coconut milk. The toasted coconut and sesame garnish adds crunch and aroma, making this dish beautifully balanced in flavour and texture.

This Shanghai Vegetable Rice (Cai Fan) is a simple one-pot rice dish made with fragrant jasmine rice, leafy greens and salty pancetta. Inspired by the traditional use of Chinese cured ham, it's a comforting meal that's packed with delicate flavour and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Chicken Biryani is a deeply aromatic, layered rice dish built on caramelised onions, toasted whole spices and tender chicken simmered in a rich gravy. Finished with saffron rice, nuts, herbs and gentle steam cooking, this classic biryani delivers warmth, spice and comforting depth in every forkful.

Tteokbokki is a popular Korean street food made with chewy rice cakes simmered in a spicy, sweet and savoury gochujang sauce. This version uses a light anchovy and kombu stock for depth, with fish cakes and vegetables added for texture. The sauce thickens as it cooks, coating each rice cake in a rich, glossy glaze.