Gulai Ayam is a rich, creamy and aromatic Indonesian chicken curry made with a fragrant spice paste, coconut milk and warming spices. Deeply savoury with balanced sweetness and acidity, it’s comforting and full of bold flavour.
This Malaysian Chicken Curry is rich, aromatic and deeply comforting, layered with fragrant spices, coconut sweetness and tender chicken. Perfect served with coconut rice for a full nasi kandar experience.
Red Braised Pork Belly with Eggs
Chinese Braised Pork Belly with Fermented Red Tofu is a deeply savoury, slow cooked classic that delivers melt in the mouth pork coated in a silky maroon glaze. This Chinese Braised Pork Belly recipe uses fermented red tofu to create natural richness and body in the sauce without any added thickening agents.
The key to proper braising is caramelising both the meat and the sauce before adding liquid. That initial frying stage breaks down the fat, builds flavour and creates the foundation for the glossy finish that defines this dish. Traditionally finished with hard boiled eggs simmered in the sauce, this is comfort food at its most nostalgic and satisfying.
Simple Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry is a fragrant, fast Thai street food classic made with minced chicken, garlic, shallots and fresh Thai basil. This Simple Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry recipe balances honey, fish sauce and soy with just enough heat from fresh chillies, finished with a splash of chicken stock for a light glossy sauce.
Known in Thailand as Pad Krapow Gai, this dish is all about bold aromatics and high heat cooking. The basil must go in at the very end to keep its fresh peppery fragrance.
Light & Fluffy Chinese Bao Buns are one of the most iconic steamed breads in Chinese cuisine, known for their pillowy texture and slightly sweet flavour. Popularised across Taiwan and Japan as hirata-style folded buns, these steamed bao are perfect for stuffing with crispy meats, grilled fillings or fresh vegetables.
Learning how to make Light & Fluffy Chinese Bao Buns at home is all about understanding dough texture, gluten development and correct steaming technique. Using medium-gluten wheat flour, similar to Western plain flour but milled finer, gives the buns their soft white finish. The key is kneading until smooth, allowing proper proving time and steaming over a vigorous boil.
UK-Style Fried Egg Noodles
Simply Delicious Chinese Chicken Chow Mein is one of the UK’s most loved takeaway dishes. Chow mein literally means “fried noodles”, and this Simply Delicious Chinese Chicken Chow Mein recipe follows the authentic wok clock method to achieve smoky wok hei flavour, silky marinated chicken and beautifully caramelised noodles.
The key to proper chow mein is soaking the egg noodles rather than boiling them, drying them thoroughly, and cooking everything over very high heat so the sauce wraps around each strand. When finished correctly, the noodles should be separate, lightly caramelised and barely sticking to the wok.
Singapore Fried Rice Vermicelli
Singapore Noodles, also known as Singapore Fried Rice Vermicelli, is a vibrant curry spiced noodle stir fry that is hugely popular in Chinese takeaways across the UK. Despite the name, the dish is believed to have Cantonese roots, combining rice vermicelli with Madras style curry powder for its signature golden colour and fragrant spice.
This Singapore Noodles recipe focuses on correct noodle preparation, high heat wok control and even distribution of curry spice through the classic “round and forward” folding motion.
The key is soaking, drying and cooking quickly so the noodles remain separate, lightly coated and never soggy.
Sichuan Style
Kung Pao Chicken is one of the most famous Sichuan stir fries, known for its bold heat, gentle sweetness and that unmistakable tingling sensation from crushed Sichuan peppercorns. This Kung Pao Chicken recipe follows a traditional balance of sweet, sour and savoury flavours, using chicken thighs for tenderness and a glossy sauce that caramelises quickly in a smoking hot wok.
The name Kung Pao is associated with Sichuan cuisine, where dried red chillies and Sichuan peppercorns create the signature mala effect. The key to authentic Kung Pao Chicken is high heat, proper sequencing and never losing your sizzle.
Easy Sichuan Chicken is a bold, spicy stir fry built around the signature mala flavour of Sichuan cuisine, combining heat from dried chillies with the distinctive tingling sensation of Sichuan peppercorns. This Easy Szechuan Chicken recipe balances savoury soy, fragrant garlic and chilli bean sauce with just enough sweetness to round out the spice.
Unlike heavily sauced takeaway versions, this method focuses on proper wok technique. High heat, quick searing and minimal sauce ensure the chicken stays tender while absorbing deep, smoky flavour.
This Szechuan Flash-Fried Cabbage is a simple rustic stir-fry of sweetheart cabbage, tomatoes and dried chillies tossed in a tangy soy and black vinegar sauce. Cooked over a high heat to keep the cabbage crisp, it's a quick and flavour-packed side dish that's perfect with steamed rice.
