School of Wok Technique Guide
If your wok has developed speckles of rust, do not throw it away. A carbon steel wok can almost always be rescued. Rust usually forms because the wok was not dried properly after washing. The good news is that rescuing a wok simply means re seasoning it correctly.
Hong Kong Baked Pork Chop Rice is a comforting café classic featuring egg fried rice topped with crispy pork chops, a sweet and tangy tomato sauce, and melted cheese. This fusion dish blends Western-style tomato flavours with Chinese techniques for a rich, satisfying bake.
This Hong Kong-style Black Pepper Beef is a bold, high-heat stir fry combining tender ribeye, crispy potatoes and blistered vegetables. Finished with a rich black pepper sauce, the dish delivers deep savoury flavour with a peppery kick and signature wok hei.
Tamago Sando is Japan's iconic egg salad sandwich, made with pillowy-soft shokupan (Hokkaido milk bread) and a rich, creamy egg filling featuring Kewpie mayonnaise, mustard and spring onions. A medium-boiled egg is placed in the centre so each half reveals the signature golden yolk when sliced, making this a classic Japanese convenience store favourite.
Japanese Korokke are crispy golden croquettes filled with a rich mixture of mashed potato, beef and aromatic curry spices. Inspired by classic Japanese street food, these Japanese Korokke combine a smooth potato filling with sautéed vegetables and a thick curry roux that melts into the mash. The mixture is shaped, coated in flour, egg and panko breadcrumbs, then deep fried until perfectly crunchy. The result is a crispy exterior with a soft, savoury filling that makes Japanese Korokke one of the most popular comfort snacks in Japanese cuisine.
Discover the incredible flavours of Yunnan cuisine with acclaimed food writer Fuchsia Dunlop as she shares a quick and delicious beef stir fry from her latest cookbook, Five Tastes.
This Korean Spicy Chicken Soup is a comforting, warming broth made with poached chicken, garlic, spring onions and Korean chilli flakes. Finished with delicate ribbons of egg and a fragrant homemade chilli oil, it's a nourishing soup that's perfect for cold days.
