Epic Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs are tender pork ribs first poached in an aromatic stock, then finished in a rich, glossy sauce made from black vinegar, soy and rock sugar. The result is deeply flavoured, fall-off-the-bone ribs coated in a sticky glaze that perfectly balances sweet and tangy notes.
Chilli Chilli Chicken is a rustic Indonesian-inspired dish where chicken legs are slowly braised in a fragrant chilli sambal made from bird’s eye chillies, garlic, ginger and tomatoes. The chicken is first browned for colour, then simmered in the spicy sauce with lemongrass and lime leaves until tender. Slow cooking softens the intense heat of the chillies while drawing out their natural sweetness, creating a deeply aromatic and fiery dish.
This Sesame Chicken is a crispy Chinese takeaway classic made with lightly spiced chicken thigh pieces coated in a crunchy cornflour batter and tossed in a glossy sweet and savoury sesame sauce. Finished with toasted sesame seeds, it's perfect served with steamed rice.
This classic Cantonese Watercress in Superior Broth is a light yet deeply savoury soup built around the rich umami of salted duck egg and preserved duck egg. Fresh watercress is gently wilted into an emulsified broth flavoured with ginger, garlic, fish sauce and white pepper before being served bubbling hot in a clay pot. Nourishing, comforting and packed with flavour, it's a traditional banquet-style vegetable dish.
This nourishing Oat Congee swaps traditional rice for steel-cut oats, creating a creamy, wholesome bowl packed with fibre and slow-release energy. Finished with seared shiitake mushrooms, spring onions and chilli, it's the perfect comforting breakfast or light meal.
Pad See Ew is one of Thailand's most popular noodle dishes, featuring wide rice noodles stir-fried with tender beef, egg and Chinese greens in a rich sweet and savoury sauce. The key to great Pad See Ew is cooking over high heat to develop the signature smoky char known as wok hei.
Pani Puri is one of India's most iconic street foods, featuring crisp, hollow semolina shells filled with spiced potatoes, crunchy chickpeas, fresh vegetables and sweet tamarind chutney. Every bite is a delicious combination of crisp, soft, sweet and tangy flavours.
These Peanut Butter Protein Power Balls are a quick, no-bake snack packed with oats, cocoa, cinnamon and high-protein peanut butter. Easy to make and naturally satisfying, they're perfect for post-workout fuel or a healthier alternative to processed snacks.
Deep frying is one of the most important techniques in Chinese cooking, but it's not simply about cooking food in hot oil. The key is understanding heat control. Different foods require different frying temperatures, and adjusting the heat during cooking creates crisp, non-greasy results while ensuring thicker ingredients cook all the way through.
These Taiwanese Sesame Spring Onion Rolls are crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, with a savoury spring onion filling scented with sesame oil and white pepper. Finished with a sweet glaze and sesame seeds, they're perfect for breakfast, a snack or alongside a meal.
This Sichuan Sweet & Sour Pork Stir-Fry is a rustic take on the classic dish, combining tender pork shoulder with earthy mushrooms, bamboo shoots and pickled mustard greens in a rich sweet, sour and spicy sauce. Finished with toasted Sichuan peppercorns, it's packed with bold, comforting flavours.
This Simple Miso Soup is a classic Japanese comfort food made from homemade dashi infused with kombu and bonito flakes, finished with silky tofu, wakame seaweed and spring onions. Light, nourishing and packed with umami, it's a quick and authentic soup that's perfect as a starter or alongside any Japanese meal.
This Singapore Hokkien Mee is a comforting noodle dish combining egg noodles and rice vermicelli with prawns, bean sprouts and garlic chives, all cooked in a rich homemade prawn stock. Swapping lard for vegetable oil creates a lighter version while keeping all of the classic savoury flavour.
Steaming is one of the healthiest and most effective ways to cook chicken, producing exceptionally juicy meat while preserving its natural flavour. These two recipes showcase different approaches: a fragrant Guangxi Steamed Chicken topped with a sizzling Chinese chive dressing, and a complete Steamed Chicken & Mushroom Rice Bowl, where marinated chicken cooks directly over jasmine rice for an effortless one-bowl meal.
These Vietnamese Coconut Braised Pork Ribs are tender pork ribs gently braised in naturally sweet coconut water with fish sauce, oyster sauce and aromatics. The sauce reduces into a glossy, savoury-sweet glaze that caramelises beautifully around the ribs while the fresh coriander adds a final burst of flavour.
These Vietnamese Fish Sauce Chicken Wings are irresistibly crispy, sweet, savoury and spicy. The wings are first marinated in fish sauce and white pepper, coated in cornflour and deep-fried until crisp before being tossed in a glossy fish sauce caramel with crispy fried garlic, fresh coriander and chilli. The result is one of Vietnam's most popular street food dishes, delivering bold flavour in every bite.
