Palak Paneer Paratha
Today we’re joined by Chetna Makan, showing us a deliciously simple recipe from her latest cookbook “easy Indian vegetarian”.
Today we’re joined by Chetna Makan, showing us a deliciously simple recipe from her latest cookbook “easy Indian vegetarian”.
Singapore Style
Hainanese Chicken Rice is one of the most iconic dishes in Singapore’s hawker centres, originally brought by Hainanese immigrants and adapted into a national favourite. This Hainanese Chicken Rice recipe follows the classic Singapore style method, gently poaching a whole corn fed chicken in ginger and spring onion infused stock, then using that fragrant broth to cook fluffy, aromatic rice.
The magic of Hainanese Chicken Rice lies in precision. The chicken must never over boil. Instead it is simmered briefly, then left to sit in the hot stock to cook through gently. The rice is cooked in rendered chicken fat and stock for rich flavour, and the dish is served with vibrant chilli sauce and fragrant ginger and spring onion oil.
Chicken in Oyster Sauce is one of the most recognisable Chinese takeaway dishes around the world. Tender chicken thighs are seared until lightly golden, then gently simmered in a glossy sauce made from oyster sauce, light soy, Shaoxing wine and stock. Finished with a touch of white pepper and fresh spring onions, this Chicken in Oyster Sauce delivers that savoury, slightly sweet, deeply comforting flavour that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
Tender egg noodles tossed through Southeast Asian spices and finished in a smoking hot wok. This dish combines velvety chicken, julienned vegetables and warming curry spices for a smoky, fragrant noodle stir fry with just the right amount of heat. A drier-style curry noodle that’s bold, aromatic and packed with texture.
Kerala Fish Curry is a classic South Indian coastal dish known for its fragrant spices, creamy coconut sauce and delicate seafood. Originating from the Kerala region of India, this curry combines mustard seeds, curry leaves and warming spices with coconut milk to create a rich, aromatic base. In this Kerala Fish Curry, large chunks of cod are gently simmered in the sauce so the fish stays tender and flaky without breaking apart. The result is a beautifully balanced curry with heat from green chillies, warmth from toasted spices and a smooth coconut finish.
This Vietnamese Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry is a sweet, savoury and aromatic dish featuring juicy chicken thighs stir-fried with caramelised shallots, ginger and garlic in a rich coconut palm sugar and fish sauce glaze. Sitting somewhere between a stir-fry and a braise, it's a comforting Vietnamese classic that's perfect with steamed jasmine rice.
Crispy Panko Chicken with Sweet & Savoury Curry Sauce
Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry is a beloved comfort dish that combines crispy panko breaded chicken with a rich, mildly spiced curry sauce. This Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry recipe blends techniques from Indian, French and Japanese cooking traditions, creating a smooth roux based curry that is sweet, savoury and deeply satisfying.
Katsu refers to the breadcrumbed and fried cutlet, while the curry sauce reflects Japan’s adaptation of Indian spices during the 19th century. The sauce is thickened with a light roux and balanced with soy, sugar and honey for that signature Japanese flavour profile.
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.
This Japanese Chashu Pork is rich, tender and deeply savoury, with pork belly slow-braised in a sweet and salty sauce until meltingly soft. Finished with a glossy caramelised glaze, it’s perfect served over ramen or rice.