Thai Style Pineapple Fried Rice is a vibrant, flavour-packed dish combining sweet juicy pineapple with savoury fried rice, prawns and aromatic spices. Cooked with curry powder and turmeric for warmth and colour, then finished with fish sauce, soy and crunchy cashews, this dish balances sweet, salty and savoury flavours beautifully. Often served in a hollowed pineapple, it’s as visually impressive as it is delicious.
Lassi is a traditional Indian yoghurt drink known for its refreshing, cooling qualities, especially in warm climates. Made with thick natural yoghurt and blended with ice and flavourings, lassi can be sweet, savoury or spiced depending on regional preference. In this version, three variations are prepared: a fruity mango lassi, a refreshing salty lassi with roasted cumin, and a fragrant masala lassi infused with warming spices.
This Hunan Chilli Beef Stir-Fry is a fiery, restaurant-style dish featuring tender slices of beef, three varieties of chilli and fragrant Chinese celery. Finished with black rice vinegar for balance, it's an intensely spicy stir-fry that's made to be enjoyed with plenty of steamed rice.
This Taiwanese Sesame Oil Chicken Soup is a comforting, nourishing broth made with roasted chicken, ginger, spring onions and Taiwanese rice wine. Finished with black sesame oil, it's a warming soup that's traditionally enjoyed when you're feeling under the weather or simply in need of something restorative.
Inspired by a School of Wok Mystery Bag Cook-Off, this dish combines seared mackerel glazed with a sweet soy dressing, homemade pancakes and a refreshing wakame seaweed salad. Fresh pear, cucumber, ginger and sesame bring balance to the rich fish, creating a dish reminiscent of duck pancakes with a Japanese-inspired twist.
Chinese Prawn Dumplings, also known as Har Gow, are one of the most iconic dim sum dishes. Recognisable for their delicate translucent pastry and juicy prawn filling, these crystal dumplings showcase the natural sweetness of prawns wrapped in a soft yet slightly chewy gluten-free dough. Mastering Chinese Prawn Dumplings is all about balancing moisture in the filling and handling the hot-water starch dough correctly.
Jeremy’s Ultimate BBQ Marinade with Barbecued Vegetables is a bold, soy based barbecue sauce inspired by classic Chinese flavours and designed to caramelise beautifully over fire. This Jeremy’s Ultimate BBQ Marinade with Barbecued Vegetables recipe balances light and dark soy, sugar, mustard and aromatics to create a glossy, savoury sweet glaze perfect for grilling.
The beauty of this marinade is versatility. It can be used across multiple dishes and works particularly well with mushrooms, asparagus and peppers cooked over charcoal. The key is managing heat to prevent burning while encouraging proper caramelisation.
This Crispy Shredded Chicken is crunchy, sticky and packed with sweet savoury flavour. Double-fried chicken thigh is coated in a glossy garlic and spring onion glaze for the ultimate homemade takeaway-style dish.
Ultimate Bonfire Hotdog Hong Kong Style is a sweet, fluffy bakery style bun wrapped around a classic frankfurter and baked until golden and glossy. This Ultimate Bonfire Hotdog Hong Kong Style recipe recreates the iconic Hong Kong bakery hotdog bun, known for its brioche like softness and subtle sweetness that perfectly balances the savoury sausage.
Hong Kong bakeries were heavily influenced by British and European baking, creating soft enriched breads that became street food staples. The dough is lightly sweet, enriched with butter and egg wash, and baked until beautifully glazed.
Steamed Chayote Dumplings with Dried Shrimp & Mushroo.
A beloved Mauritian Chinese snack, Boulettes Sousou (also known as Yen Sousou) reflects the island's rich blend of Chinese, African, Indian and French influences. Grated chayote is combined with dried shrimp, mushrooms and tapioca starch before being steamed into springy, translucent dumplings. Traditionally served with chilli sauce, these light yet deeply savoury bites are perfect as a starter or dim sum-style snack.
