Budae Jjigae is a bold, comforting Korean stew packed with kimchi, tofu, meats and noodles in a spicy, umami-rich broth. Born from post-war resourcefulness, it combines Korean flavours with processed meats for a unique, hearty dish.
This easy recipe is packed with spicy, sour, and savoury flavours that will satisfy your cravings.
This Nyonya Steamed Salmon is topped with a rich homemade sambal made from chillies, shallots, ginger and lime leaves. Steamed until perfectly tender, it's a fragrant Malaysian-inspired dish with the perfect balance of spicy, sweet and savoury flavours.
A super easy, perfectly spiced and succulent steamed salmon recipe, perfect for a midweek meal - this is Nonya Steamed Fish!
Ants Climbing a Tree is a classic Sichuan home style dish made with minced pork and glass vermicelli noodles. The name comes from the appearance of tiny grains of pork clinging to translucent mung bean noodles, resembling ants climbing branches. This Ants Climbing a Tree recipe is simple, savoury and deeply comforting with chilli bean paste, soy sauce and stock soaking directly into the noodles.
Simple and Tasty Pork Spring Rolls are crispy, golden parcels filled with seasoned minced pork and crunchy vegetables. This Simple and Tasty Pork Spring Rolls recipe focuses on building flavour in the filling first, removing excess moisture, then deep frying at a controlled temperature to achieve maximum crunch without bursting the pastry.
Spring rolls are a classic Chinese takeaway favourite, often made with leftover vegetables and minced meat. The key to success is cooking the filling briefly, draining it thoroughly and allowing it to cool before wrapping.
Prep time: 35 minutes plus cooling
These Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls are a British takeaway classic—crispy, airy batter wrapped around juicy chicken, tossed in a glossy sweet and tangy sauce. Light, crunchy and nostalgic.
Salmon Bites in XO Sauce
Chinese Salmon Stir Fry is a bold Cantonese style dish that pairs tender chunks of salmon with the deep umami richness of XO sauce. This Chinese Salmon Stir Fry recipe focuses on high heat wok cooking to seal the salmon quickly, keeping it juicy while coating it in a glossy seafood infused sauce.
XO sauce, made from dried scallops, dried shrimp and chilli, brings intense savoury depth. The key to a successful Chinese Salmon Stir Fry is cooking the salmon briefly at smoking heat, removing it, then folding it back into the bubbling sauce at the end to preserve large, beautiful pieces.
This Steamed Tofu with Pickled Chilli is a simple Chinese home-style dish featuring silky steamed tofu topped with homemade quick-pickled green chillies and a fragrant ginger, garlic and spring onion dressing. Finished with hot oil and light soy sauce, it's packed with bold flavours despite using just a handful of ingredients.
This Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup is a quick, pantry-friendly meal built around Thai red curry paste, coconut milk and aromatic pantry staples. Finished with mushrooms, aubergine, green beans and rice vermicelli, it's an easy introduction to Thai cooking that delivers the classic balance of spicy, sweet, sour, savoury and salty flavours.
This Korean Fried Chicken Burger features extra-crispy chicken thighs coated in a sticky gochujang glaze, served in a toasted bun with a crunchy kimchi slaw. Sweet, spicy, tangy and savoury, it's an irresistible burger packed with bold Korean-inspired flavours.
