This Soy & Garlic Korean Fried Chicken features ultra-crispy double-fried chicken wings coated in a rich buttery soy and garlic glaze with a hint of chilli and honey. Sticky, savoury and irresistibly crunchy, it's the ultimate Korean comfort food.
Szechuan Potato Stir Fry, known as Tu Dou Si, is a classic Chinese dish made from finely shredded potatoes stir fried with aromatics and fragrant spices. The potatoes are soaked to remove excess starch, giving them a crisp, slightly tangy texture. Infused with Sichuan peppercorns and dried chillies, the dish delivers a light, aromatic flavour rather than intense heat.
Ayam Kecap is a classic Indonesian chicken dish braised in kecap manis, the region's famous sweet soy sauce. Rich, sticky and packed with garlic, shallots, ginger and chilli, it's a simple one-pan recipe that delivers the perfect balance of sweet, salty and spicy flavours.
Super Simple Steamed Mantou are soft northern Chinese steamed buns designed for dipping into rich sauces like Singapore chilli crab or hearty curries. This Super Simple Steamed Mantou recipe focuses on kneading for elasticity, short resting times and a clever layered dough technique that creates delicate internal strands perfect for soaking up sauce.
Mantou are traditionally plain steamed buns, sometimes deep fried in Singapore to serve alongside chilli crab. The key is achieving a smooth, elastic dough with a soft Play-Doh texture before shaping and steaming.
Deliciously Spicy Peanut Soba Noodles are a fresh, vibrant cold noodle salad packed with nutty depth, gentle heat and crisp vegetables. This Deliciously Spicy Peanut Soba Noodles recipe combines Japanese soba noodles with a rich peanut and sambal dressing, balanced by rice vinegar and light soy sauce for that perfect sweet, salty and spicy harmony.
Soba noodles have a firmer bite than many wheat noodles, and when soaked, briefly boiled and cooled properly, they deliver a beautiful al dente texture that holds the sauce perfectly.
Served chilled, this dish is ideal for warmer days or as a light yet flavourful lunch.
This Morning Glory Stir-Fry with Fermented Tofu Sauce is a vibrant Chinese vegetable dish featuring crisp water spinach coated in a rich, savoury fermented tofu sauce. Finished with plenty of garlic and fresh chillies, it's a quick, flavour-packed side that's perfect served with steamed rice.
Liang Mian Taiwanese Cold Noodle Salad is a refreshing, creamy, tangy and savoury chilled noodle dish coated in a rich sesame dressing and topped with crisp cucumber and carrot. This Liang Mian Taiwanese Cold Noodle Salad recipe follows the classic street food style found in Taiwanese hawker stalls, where wheat noodles are rinsed cold and dressed generously in a glossy sesame sauce.
Liang Mian translates simply to “cold noodles” and is a beloved comfort dish across Taiwan, especially during warmer months. The signature element is the sesame paste dressing, loosened with cold water and balanced with soy, sugar and acidity for a perfectly creamy yet light finish.
Chinese Rice Porridge with Condiments
Hong Kong Style Congee is a traditional Cantonese rice porridge made by slowly cooking rice in a large amount of liquid until the grains burst and release their starch. This Hong Kong Style Congee recipe follows the classic method of soaking rice in oil before simmering, creating a silky, smooth texture that forms the perfect base for savoury toppings and condiments.
Congee is commonly eaten for breakfast in Hong Kong, but it is equally comforting at any time of day. The beauty of congee lies in its simplicity. A well made base can be served plain or topped with preserved vegetables, pickled ginger, crispy shallots or even Chinese dough sticks for added texture.
Ayam Goreng is a Malaysian and Indonesian-style fried chicken marinated in a fragrant spice paste, then lightly coated with cornflour and deep-fried until crisp and golden. Packed with aromatic herbs and spices, it's wonderfully juicy inside with a beautifully crunchy exterior.
Japchae is a classic Korean dish often served at celebrations or alongside Korean barbecue. Traditionally made with sweet potato noodles, it can be enjoyed hot, warm or even at room temperature, making it incredibly versatile.
