These Vietnamese Fried Fish Cakes (Chả Cá Chiên) are crisp on the outside, tender and springy inside, with the characteristic bouncy texture that defines Southeast Asian fish cakes. Made with a blend of mackerel, white fish and squid, they're flavoured with spring onions, garlic, fish sauce and sesame oil before being pan-fried until golden and served with a bright, tangy nước chấm dipping sauce.
These soft and fluffy steamed bao buns are light, pillowy and perfect for filling with crispy meats, vegetables or tofu. Made with a simple yeasted dough and steamed until beautifully risen, they're a staple of modern Asian cooking.
Thai Style Pineapple Fried Rice is a vibrant, flavour-packed dish combining sweet juicy pineapple with savoury fried rice, prawns and aromatic spices. Cooked with curry powder and turmeric for warmth and colour, then finished with fish sauce, soy and crunchy cashews, this dish balances sweet, salty and savoury flavours beautifully. Often served in a hollowed pineapple, it’s as visually impressive as it is delicious.
This Cantonese Roast Chicken has beautifully crisp skin, juicy meat and a glossy sweet-savoury glaze. Inspired by traditional Chinese roast meats, this simplified version delivers incredible flavour and texture at home.
This Japanese Fried Rice, or Yaki Meshi, is smoky, savoury and packed with fluffy rice, crispy bacon and fragrant spring onions. Finished with dashi, soy sauce and a touch of sake, it’s a comforting Japanese take on classic fried rice.
These Pak Choi & Kale Dumplings are inspired by the vegetable-packed dumplings found in Northern Chinese restaurants. Filled with finely chopped pak choi, kale, fragrant aromatics and just enough fatty pork mince to bind everything together, they're light, juicy and full of fresh vegetable flavour. Served with a simple black vinegar, soy and chilli oil dipping sauce, they're perfect for Chinese New Year or any dumpling feast.
This classic Chinese dish combines golden prawns tossed in a fragrant ginger and spring onion sauce, served over a crispy nest of fried noodles. The contrast between crunchy noodles and silky, savoury sauce creates a beautifully balanced texture and flavour.
This Sticky Rice Stir-Fry with Chinese Sausage is a classic Cantonese celebratory dish made with steamed glutinous rice stir-fried with Chinese sausage, dried seafood, shiitake mushrooms and aromatics. Rich, savoury and packed with umami, it's traditionally enjoyed during festivals and family gatherings.
Delicious Vietnamese Pancake, known as Bánh Xèo, is a crispy, golden turmeric rice flour pancake filled with fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables and optional prawns or pork. This Delicious Vietnamese Pancake recipe delivers the perfect balance of crisp edges and light, fluffy centre, served with a sweet, sour and savoury dipping sauce that brings everything together.
Bánh Xèo literally means “sizzling cake,” named after the sound the batter makes when it hits a hot pan. The secret is a thin rice flour and coconut milk batter, cooked over medium heat until crisp, then folded over fresh fillings for that iconic half moon shape.
