This Spicy Stir-Fried Cucumber is a quick Sichuan-inspired side dish where crisp cucumber is flash-fried with ginger, garlic, spring onions and dried chillies before being coated in a sweet, sour and spicy sauce. The brief cooking time keeps the cucumber juicy while allowing it to absorb the bold aromatic flavours.
These Vietnamese Coconut Braised Pork Ribs are tender pork ribs gently braised in naturally sweet coconut water with fish sauce, oyster sauce and aromatics. The sauce reduces into a glossy, savoury-sweet glaze that caramelises beautifully around the ribs while the fresh coriander adds a final burst of flavour.
Singapore Fried Rice Vermicelli
Singapore Noodles, also known as Singapore Fried Rice Vermicelli, is a vibrant curry spiced noodle stir fry that is hugely popular in Chinese takeaways across the UK. Despite the name, the dish is believed to have Cantonese roots, combining rice vermicelli with Madras style curry powder for its signature golden colour and fragrant spice.
This Singapore Noodles recipe focuses on correct noodle preparation, high heat wok control and even distribution of curry spice through the classic “round and forward” folding motion.
The key is soaking, drying and cooking quickly so the noodles remain separate, lightly coated and never soggy.
Sichuan Style Mung Bean Vermicelli Salad
Refreshing Chinese Glass Noodle Chicken Salad is a vibrant summer dish inspired by the bold, balanced flavours of Sichuan cuisine. This Refreshing Chinese Glass Noodle Chicken Salad combines tender shredded poached chicken, crisp vegetables and silky mung bean vermicelli with a punchy sesame and black vinegar dressing.
This Bean Sprout Namul is crisp, refreshing and lightly seasoned with sesame oil and soy sauce. It is one of the most popular Korean side dishes and pairs beautifully with rice and grilled meats.
Delicious Vegan Thai Green Curry is a vibrant, aromatic plant based version of the Thai classic, packed with fresh green chilli heat, citrusy galangal, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaf. This Delicious Vegan Thai Green Curry recipe swaps shrimp paste and fish sauce for light soy sauce while keeping the authentic balance of sweet, savoury and spice that defines Thai cuisine.
The foundation of this curry is a freshly pounded green curry paste, slowly fried in oil to release its aromatics before coconut milk is added gradually to create depth and natural richness. Finished with tofu, aubergine and hearty vegetables, this vegan curry delivers bold flavour without missing the meat.
Devil Curry (Curry Debal) is a fiery Eurasian curry originating from the Portuguese communities of Malaysia and Singapore. Traditionally made with Christmas leftovers, it combines chicken, sausages and bacon in a rich tomato-based rempah infused with dried chillies, mustard, vinegar and soy sauce. The result is a bold, tangy, smoky curry with intense heat that's balanced by sweet palm sugar and sharp vinegar.
Japanese Kushikatsu are crispy golden skewers of vegetables and prawns coated in a light batter and crunchy panko breadcrumbs before being deep fried. Served with a tangy homemade dipping sauce, they're a classic Osaka street food that's perfect for sharing.
