These Hong Kong-style Baked Char Siu Bao are soft, fluffy buns filled with sweet, sticky barbecued pork. Unlike steamed bao, these are baked to a golden finish, giving a light crust while keeping the inside pillowy and rich with savoury-sweet char siu filling.
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.
Crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Chinese Vegetable Spring Rolls are a classic takeaway favourite, packed with finely sliced vegetables and wrapped in thin spring roll pastry before being deep fried until golden and crisp. This Chinese Vegetable Spring Rolls recipe follows the traditional method of flash frying the filling first to remove excess moisture, then rolling tightly and frying at 180°C for that signature crunch.
The key to perfect spring rolls is balance. The vegetables must be finely matchsticked, the filling cooked quickly on high heat and cooled before wrapping. A small amount of cornflour helps absorb moisture so the pastry stays crisp during frying.
Sichuan Street Food Noodles with Sesame & Pork
Spicy Chinese Dan Dan Noodles are one of Sichuan’s most famous street food dishes, known for their deep savoury flavour, nutty sesame base and warming chilli heat. Traditionally served from street stalls in Chengdu, these noodles combine a rich sesame paste dressing with spicy minced pork and preserved vegetables for layers of texture and umami.
The balance is key. Nutty sesame paste, savoury soy, gentle sweetness, sharp black vinegar and fragrant chilli oil create the base. On top sits caramelised pork mince with pickled Sichuan vegetable, finished with fresh greens and herbs. When mixed together, the sauce loosens with hot stock and coats every strand beautifully.
This Korean Beef Bulgogi is sweet, savoury and incredibly tender, featuring thinly sliced beef marinated in a fragrant blend of Asian pear, soy, garlic and sesame before being quickly seared with vegetables. Perfect served with steamed rice, bibimbap or wrapped in lettuce leaves.
Pineapple Buns are a classic Hong Kong bakery treat—soft, fluffy sweet buns topped with a crumbly, golden crust that resembles a pineapple. Often served warm with a slice of butter, they’re rich, nostalgic and irresistible.
