Hotteok are popular Korean street food pancakes made from a soft yeast dough filled with a gooey mixture of brown sugar, nuts and cinnamon. Pan-fried until golden and crisp on the outside, the inside melts into a sweet, syrupy centre. This version also includes an optional red bean filling for a classic twist.
Crispy Shredded Roast Chicken is a clever Chinese takeaway-style dish made using leftover roast chicken. The chicken is sliced, lightly seasoned and coated in cornflour before being deep fried until crisp. It’s then quickly tossed with garlic, chilli and spring onion for a fragrant, smoky finish. The result is a crispy, savoury dish with bold flavour and minimal waste.
Lassi is a traditional Indian yoghurt drink known for its refreshing, cooling qualities, especially in warm climates. Made with thick natural yoghurt and blended with ice and flavourings, lassi can be sweet, savoury or spiced depending on regional preference. In this version, three variations are prepared: a fruity mango lassi, a refreshing salty lassi with roasted cumin, and a fragrant masala lassi infused with warming spices.
Kale, Cod & Pine Nut Crystal Dumplings
Healthy Chinese Fun Gor Dumplings are delicate crystal skinned dim sum parcels filled with vibrant greens, flaky cod and crunchy pine nuts. This Healthy Chinese Fun Gor Dumplings recipe is inspired by traditional Hong Kong crystal dumplings, using wheat starch and tapioca starch to create that signature translucent pastry.
Fun Gor dumplings are often associated with seafood and light fillings. In this version, blanched kale and spinach are folded with cod for lean protein, while pine nuts add natural richness and texture. The key to success is blanching vegetables briefly to retain colour, using boiling water to bind the gluten free pastry and steaming gently until the wrappers turn beautifully clear.
Super Tasty Fish Fillet Tofu Rolls are a delicate dim sum style dish made with tender chunks of white fish and crisp winter melon wrapped in bean curd skin, tied with chives and steamed in a light savoury sauce. This Super Tasty Fish Fillet Tofu Rolls recipe focuses on balance of texture, tight rolling technique and finishing with a glossy oyster sauce that gently steams into the rolls.
Bean curd skin, also known as tofu skin, provides a unique bite that softens beautifully when steamed while still holding structure. The fish remains soft and flaky, while the winter melon adds clean crunch and freshness.
Gulai Ayam is a rich, creamy and aromatic Indonesian chicken curry made with a fragrant spice paste, coconut milk and warming spices. Deeply savoury with balanced sweetness and acidity, it’s comforting and full of bold flavour.
Alternate Ways To Cut Mango and Cucumbers is a knife skills tutorial inspired by street food techniques from Thailand and India. This Alternate Ways To Cut Mango and Cucumbers guide shows you how to julienne an unripe mango cleanly against the stone and how to fine dice a cucumber while keeping it mostly intact for control and precision.
These techniques focus on stability, control and using the natural structure of the ingredient to guide your knife. While traditionally done in the hand by experienced street vendors, this version adapts the methods safely for the home cook.
‘Flies Head’ Stir Fry is a quick and simple Taiwanese pork mince stir fry packed with Chinese chives and fermented black beans. Despite the unusual name, there are no flies involved. The name refers to the appearance of fermented black soy beans, which resemble tiny black dots scattered through the dish.
This ‘Flies Head’ Stir Fry recipe balances savoury fermented black beans, sweet hoisin, gentle heat from chillies and the bold garlic flavour of Chinese chives. Cooked properly over high heat, the pork becomes separate and lightly crisp while the chives stay vibrant and slightly crunchy.
