School of Wok Technique Guide
If your wok has developed speckles of rust, do not throw it away. A carbon steel wok can almost always be rescued. Rust usually forms because the wok was not dried properly after washing. The good news is that rescuing a wok simply means re seasoning it correctly.
This Korean Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup is warming, savoury and packed with sweet chilli heat from gochujang and Korean chilli flakes. Served with noodles, tender chicken and rich broth, it’s the perfect comforting fakeaway dish.
Fan Tuan is a beloved Chinese breakfast made from steamed glutinous rice wrapped around a savoury filling of crispy youtiao (Chinese fried dough sticks), pork floss, pickled mustard greens and, in this version, a fried egg. Traditionally enjoyed with fresh soy milk (doujiang), it's a satisfying combination of chewy, crispy, salty and savoury textures that's perfect for breakfast on the go.
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.
Tamago Sando is Japan's iconic egg salad sandwich, made with pillowy-soft shokupan (Hokkaido milk bread) and a rich, creamy egg filling featuring Kewpie mayonnaise, mustard and spring onions. A medium-boiled egg is placed in the centre so each half reveals the signature golden yolk when sliced, making this a classic Japanese convenience store favourite.
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.
Thai Style Pork Patties are fragrant, juicy meat patties inspired by the flavours of Thai larb. Minced pork is mixed with finely chopped aromatics such as lemongrass, garlic, ginger and kaffir lime leaves, then combined with toasted rice powder for a distinctive nutty crunch. These patties are pan fried until golden and slightly crisp on the outside while remaining juicy and aromatic inside. Served with sweet chilli sauce, they make a simple but flavour packed dish perfect with rice or as a snack.
