Ayam Geprek (Indonesian Smashed Fried Chicken)
Ayam Geprek is crispy Indonesian fried chicken smashed to create extra crunchy texture, then topped with a fiery sambal oil. Juicy, spicy and seriously addictive, it’s one of the ultimate comfort foods.
Ayam Geprek is crispy Indonesian fried chicken smashed to create extra crunchy texture, then topped with a fiery sambal oil. Juicy, spicy and seriously addictive, it’s one of the ultimate comfort foods.
These Leftover Roast Bombay Potatoes are a delicious twist on the classic Indian side dish, transforming crispy roast potatoes into a rich, spicy tomato curry packed with aromatic spices, fresh coriander and warming chilli. Perfect as a side or a satisfying meal on its own.
These Chinese-style scrambled egg lettuce wraps transform humble eggs into something completely unexpected. Instead of soft, creamy curds, the eggs are deliberately cooked until they become finely crumbled with a texture resembling minced meat. Blanched sugar snap peas and shiitake mushrooms add sweetness and crunch, while crisp lettuce leaves and a drizzle of hoisin sauce turn the dish into light, flavourful wraps. Named Guì Huā Chǎo Dàn ("Osmanthus Flower Scrambled Eggs"), the tiny golden egg pieces resemble delicate osmanthus blossoms.
These Twice-Cooked Hoisin & Chilli Green Beans are a Shanghai-inspired vegetable dish that delivers incredible flavour with minimal ingredients. Instead of the traditional deep-frying method, the green beans are first blanched, then stir-fried over a high heat until blistered before being coated in a sticky hoisin, chilli and rice wine sauce. The result is tender beans with smoky, charred skins and a beautifully balanced sweet, savoury and spicy glaze.
Satay Bihoon is a Malaysian street food favourite featuring delicate rice vermicelli drenched in a rich, savoury peanut satay sauce. This AMAZING Rice Noodles with Peanut Sauce recipe layers aromatics, shrimp paste, tamarind and palm sugar to create a deep, balanced sauce that is slightly sweet, lightly sour and beautifully nutty.
Hong Kong Tomato Egg Stir Fry is a comforting Cantonese home-style dish loved across China and Hong Kong. Fluffy scrambled eggs are briefly cooked then tossed with lightly charred tomatoes and spring onions in a simple sweet and tangy sauce made from ketchup, vinegar and soy sauce. The result is a perfect balance of savoury, sweet and slightly tangy flavours with soft egg and juicy tomatoes.
Spicy BBQ Gochujang Aubergine is a smoky, sticky barbecue dish that transforms a humble aubergine into something deeply savoury and richly caramelised. This Spicy BBQ Gochujang Aubergine recipe layers hoisin, gochujang and rice wine over scored aubergine, then finishes it with an herby barbecue marinade for bold summer flavour.
Cooking aubergine over fire is all about treating it like meat. First sear it over direct heat to develop char, then allow it to cook through gently so the flesh becomes soft, silky and almost creamy inside.
This Miso Salmon Donburi is a wholesome Japanese rice bowl featuring crispy-skinned salmon glazed with a sweet and savoury miso sauce, served over nutty brown jasmine rice with garlic stir-fried spinach. Finished with pickled ginger, radish and sesame seeds, it's a simple yet satisfying meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
Tantanmen Ramen is a Japanese take on Sichuan dan dan noodles, featuring a smooth, nutty sesame-based broth with a gentle, warming spice. This quick version combines a flavourful chicken stock, rich sesame tare and savoury minced pork, creating a deeply satisfying bowl in under an hour.