Crispy Lattice Bottom Dumplings
Amazing Duck & Hoisin Gyoza combine crispy duck breast with sweet hoisin sauce and classic dumpling technique to create the ultimate pan-fried dumpling. This Amazing Duck & Hoisin Gyoza recipe uses pre-cooked crispy duck, finely chopped and marinated with oyster sauce, sweet chilli and sesame oil for a rich, juicy filling.
Finished with a signature crispy lattice base, these gyoza are pan fried until golden, then steamed to cook the pastry through before forming a delicate, crackling dumpling skirt. The result is crisp underneath, tender on top and packed with savoury duck flavour.
Simple and Tasty Pork Spring Rolls are crispy, golden parcels filled with seasoned minced pork and crunchy vegetables. This Simple and Tasty Pork Spring Rolls recipe focuses on building flavour in the filling first, removing excess moisture, then deep frying at a controlled temperature to achieve maximum crunch without bursting the pastry.
Spring rolls are a classic Chinese takeaway favourite, often made with leftover vegetables and minced meat. The key to success is cooking the filling briefly, draining it thoroughly and allowing it to cool before wrapping.
Prep time: 35 minutes plus cooling
Pan Fried Dumplings
Chinese Pork Potstickers are a classic dim sum favourite, known for their crisp golden base and juicy, tender filling. This Chinese Pork Potstickers recipe follows a traditional method, making the dough from scratch, hand rolling each wrapper and cooking the dumplings using the pan fry and steam technique that gives potstickers their signature texture.
Potstickers get their name from the way they crisp up on the base of the pan before being steamed through. The contrast between the crunchy underside and the soft, pleated top is what makes them so satisfying.
These Hong Kong-style Baked Char Siu Bao are soft, fluffy buns filled with sweet, sticky barbecued pork. Unlike steamed bao, these are baked to a golden finish, giving a light crust while keeping the inside pillowy and rich with savoury-sweet char siu filling.
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.
Mie Ayam is a popular Indonesian noodle dish featuring egg noodles served in a light chicken broth and topped with savoury stir fried chicken. The chicken is cooked with aromatic ginger and garlic before being coated in sweet Indonesian kecap manis, creating a rich caramelised glaze. The dish is layered with tender pork meatballs, shredded chicken, fresh greens and crispy fried shallots, giving a balanced bowl full of texture and flavour.
Simple and Delicious Indonesian Yellow Curry is a vibrant coconut based curry built around fresh aromatics, turmeric and tender turkey leg meat. This Simple and Delicious Indonesian Yellow Curry recipe focuses on creating a coarse spice paste, slowly frying it until fragrant, then gradually adding coconut milk to intensify flavour and develop natural richness.
Inspired by Indonesian home cooking, this yellow curry relies on fresh ingredients rather than heavy spice powders. The gradual addition of coconut milk helps separate the oils, deepening colour and flavour while keeping the sauce light and fragrant.
This Lamb Rendang is rich, deeply aromatic and slow-cooked until meltingly tender. Packed with fragrant spices, toasted coconut and creamy coconut milk, it’s a comforting Indonesian curry full of intense flavour.
This Vegan Ramen delivers all the richness and depth of a traditional ramen without using meat. A slow-simmered vegetable broth made with soybeans, shiitake mushrooms and aromatics creates a creamy, umami-packed base, while pan-seared tofu and mushrooms are coated in a sweet and savoury red miso glaze. Finished with fresh vegetables and chewy ramen noodles, it's a satisfying bowl that proves you won't miss the pork.
Simple, quick and filled to the brim with classic Asian flavour - it’s an easy go-to recipe you’ll be making again and again.