Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs are a rich, sticky dish where a whole rack of pork is marinated in a blend of soy, hoisin, honey and black rice vinegar, then slow roasted until tender. The ribs are finished at high heat with a reduced glaze, creating a beautifully caramelised, glossy coating with a balance of sweetness and tang.
Takeaway-Style Vegetable Omelette with Glossy Gravy
Simple Chinese Egg Foo Young is a British-Chinese takeaway classic, known for its crispy edges, fluffy centre and savoury gravy poured generously over the top. This Simple Chinese Egg Foo Young recipe follows a lighter pan-fried method rather than deep frying, giving you the same golden exterior with better control over texture and oil.
Egg Foo Young is essentially a Chinese-style omelette that can include vegetables, meat or seafood. The key techniques are searing the vegetables first to prevent excess moisture, adding a cornflour paste to the egg for structure, and cooking over high heat before reducing slightly to finish. The result is crisp on the outside, soft and wispy in the centre, topped with a glossy sauce.
Japanese grilled chicken skewers with a sticky super tasty sticky sauce.
Malaysian Fried Chicken is bold, vibrant and deeply aromatic, marinated in turmeric, curry spices, coconut milk and lemongrass before being fried until golden and crisp. This AMAZING Malaysian Fried Chicken Recipe delivers juicy meat right to the bone with a fragrant spice crust and crispy fried coriander for extra texture.
Fresh and Easy Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad is a light, vibrant noodle salad built around rice vermicelli, quick pickled vegetables and fragrant herbs. This Fresh and Easy Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad recipe keeps things simple and refreshing, with a sweet, sour and lightly savoury dressing that doubles as the pickling liquid.
Inspired by classic Vietnamese bún salads, this version focuses on clean flavours, crisp textures and fresh herbs. It can be served as a side dish or a light main, perfect for warmer days.
A Vietnamese banh mi is one of the most iconic street foods in Vietnam, blending French baguette tradition with bold Southeast Asian flavours. This version features char siu-style grilled tofu, crunchy quick pickles, fresh herbs and a punchy sriracha mayo. The balance of sweet, salty, tangy and spicy makes this sandwich completely addictive. Crisp bread, juicy filling and vibrant herbs are the key to building a proper banh mi.
This Vietnamese Caramel Chicken is a beautifully balanced dish of crispy chicken thighs braised in a rich caramel sauce infused with ginger, garlic, shallots and fish sauce. The secret is allowing the sugar to caramelise before adding water, creating a glossy sweet and savoury glaze that coats every piece of chicken.
Vietnamese Coconut Braised Pork Belly is a comforting dish where chunks of pork belly are slowly simmered in coconut milk with caramelised onions and ginger. The slow braising allows the pork to become tender while the coconut milk reduces into a rich, savoury sauce balanced with fish sauce, chilli and palm sugar. Often served with steamed rice, this simple dish highlights the deep flavour that can come from just a few key ingredients.
Turmeric and Dill Fish is a vibrant Vietnamese-inspired dish where chunks of white fish are marinated in a fragrant paste of galangal, garlic and turmeric, then quickly stir fried with spring onions and fresh dill. Finished with a light fish sauce and lime dressing, the dish is fresh, aromatic and lightly caramelised, with herbs playing a starring role.
This Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry is sweet, spicy and beautifully fragrant, with juicy chicken thighs layered with fresh lemongrass, turmeric, ginger and kaffir lime leaves. Finished with Thai basil and a glossy fish sauce and soy glaze, it's a simple yet flavour-packed weeknight meal.
A quick and flavour packed chicken stir fry, perfect for an easy mid-week meal.
Light & Tasty Vietnamese Tofu Bun Cha is a fresh, vibrant twist on the classic Hanoi street food dish, Bun Cha. Traditionally made with grilled fatty pork served over rice noodles with herbs and dipping sauce, this Light & Tasty Vietnamese Tofu Bun Cha swaps the pork for caramelised tofu while keeping the signature sweet, salty and sour Vietnamese balance.
This Charred Pineapple Sweet & Sour Chicken takes the classic crispy chicken you love and elevates it with deeply roasted fresh pineapple and black rice vinegar. By charring the pineapple first and reducing the sauce slowly with stock, you create a lighter, more natural sweet and sour flavour — less sticky, more refined, and packed with smoky depth.
