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.
Easy Egg Drop Soup is a comforting Chinese classic, known in the UK as sweetcorn egg soup. This Easy Egg Drop Soup recipe combines homemade chicken stock, sweetcorn and shiitake mushrooms with silky ribbons of seasoned egg swirled gently into the broth. The result is light yet deeply savoury, with natural sweetness from the corn and beautiful wisps of egg throughout.
The key to perfect egg drop soup is technique. The broth should be gently thickened before the egg is added, then taken off the heat so the egg forms delicate ribbons instead of scrambling.
Sichuan Street Food Noodles with Sesame & Pork
Spicy Chinese Dan Dan Noodles are one of Sichuan’s most famous street food dishes, known for their deep savoury flavour, nutty sesame base and warming chilli heat. Traditionally served from street stalls in Chengdu, these noodles combine a rich sesame paste dressing with spicy minced pork and preserved vegetables for layers of texture and umami.
The balance is key. Nutty sesame paste, savoury soy, gentle sweetness, sharp black vinegar and fragrant chilli oil create the base. On top sits caramelised pork mince with pickled Sichuan vegetable, finished with fresh greens and herbs. When mixed together, the sauce loosens with hot stock and coats every strand beautifully.
Sticky BBQ Char Siu Bao are soft, fluffy steamed buns filled with rich, caramelised homemade char siu pork. This Sticky BBQ Char Siu Bao recipe uses a classic thick to thin
sauce ratio of hoisin, ketchup and sugar balanced with dark soy and rice vinegar, then slow roasted for deep flavour before being folded into pillowy bao dough.
Char siu bao are a Cantonese dim sum favourite. The key is sticky, well reduced pork filling that is not too wet, paired with a light, slightly sweet steamed dough.
Cheung Fun Rice Noodle Rolls are one of the most iconic dishes in Cantonese dim sum. These delicate steamed rice sheets are silky, lightly elastic and rolled into soft layers before being dressed with sweet soy, sesame paste and chilli oil. Traditionally served with prawns or char siu, this version celebrates the simple Hong Kong market style — plain rice rolls with bold, flavourful sauces poured over the top.
Teriyaki Beef with Grilled Vegetables is a simple Japanese-style dish where steak and vegetables are cooked separately, then brought together with a glossy, sweet-savoury teriyaki sauce. The sauce, made from soy, mirin and sake, caramelises over the beef and vegetables, creating a rich glaze with deep umami flavour and a lightly charred finish.
