Soto Ayam is a comforting Indonesian chicken soup featuring a fragrant spice paste, homemade chicken broth and tender shredded chicken served with egg noodles, rice vermicelli, fresh vegetables and crispy fried mung bean noodles. Rich with turmeric, lemongrass, galangal and warming spices, it's a deeply aromatic soup that's perfect for chilly evenings.
Crispy deep fried chicken katsu layered inside a toasted sesame bun and drenched in a rich, thick Japanese curry sauce. This Chicken Katsu Curry Burger takes the essence of classic katsu curry and transforms it into an indulgent fusion burger. Crunchy panko chicken, sweet apple-infused curry sauce and sharp pickles come together for the ultimate crispy, saucy bite.
This Amazing Thai Panang Curry Recipe is rich, nutty and deeply aromatic with a thicker sauce than a classic Thai green curry. Built from a red curry style paste enriched with peanuts, slowly fried to release its oils, then simmered with coconut milk and bone in chicken, this curry delivers heat, sweetness and savoury depth in perfect balance.
Chinese Soup Dumplings, known as Xiao Long Bao, are delicate steamed dumplings filled with savoury meat and a rich, gelatinised stock that melts into soup during steaming. This Chinese Soup Dumplings recipe walks through traditional dough making, jelly stock preparation and the classic pleating technique required to create perfectly sealed dumplings with a burst of soup inside.
The secret to Xiao Long Bao is setting a concentrated stock with agar agar or gelatin, cutting it into small cubes and folding it into the filling. As the dumplings steam, the jelly melts, creating that signature pool of hot soup beneath the tender filling. Proper rolling technique ensures thin edges with a slightly thicker centre to prevent breakage.
Light & Tasty Vietnamese Tofu Bun Cha is a fresh, vibrant twist on the classic Hanoi street food dish, Bun Cha. Traditionally made with grilled fatty pork served over rice noodles with herbs and dipping sauce, this Light & Tasty Vietnamese Tofu Bun Cha swaps the pork for caramelised tofu while keeping the signature sweet, salty and sour Vietnamese balance.
This Simple Miso Soup is a classic Japanese comfort food made from homemade dashi infused with kombu and bonito flakes, finished with silky tofu, wakame seaweed and spring onions. Light, nourishing and packed with umami, it's a quick and authentic soup that's perfect as a starter or alongside any Japanese meal.
This Northern Thai Pork Curry is rich, earthy and deeply aromatic, built around a homemade curry powder of toasted spices, fragrant lime leaves and tender slow-cooked pork belly. Finished with pickled garlic and fresh ginger, it's a bold curry that's well worth the extra effort.
Chicken Curry Kapitan is a rich and aromatic Malaysian curry featuring tender chicken thighs marinated with turmeric before being simmered in a fragrant homemade spice paste of chillies, lemongrass, galangal and shrimp paste. Finished with creamy coconut milk and potatoes, it's a comforting Peranakan classic with a gentle warmth balanced by a squeeze of fresh lime.
Sinangag is a classic Filipino garlic fried rice that's served with everything from fried eggs and grilled meats to leftover roast dishes. Unlike Chinese fried rice, the garlic is slowly cooked in oil to infuse the rice with deep roasted flavour before being finished with crispy garlic, spring onions and simple seasoning. It's an incredibly versatile side dish that proves just how delicious a few pantry ingredients can be.
This Vietnamese Caramel Chicken is a beautifully balanced dish of crispy chicken thighs braised in a rich caramel sauce infused with ginger, garlic, shallots and fish sauce. The secret is allowing the sugar to caramelise before adding water, creating a glossy sweet and savoury glaze that coats every piece of chicken.
