These Japanese Chicken Meatball Tsukune Skewers are juicy, savoury and coated in a glossy homemade teriyaki glaze. Made with freshly minced chicken thighs, sesame and ginger, they’re tender inside with a beautifully caramelised finish.
A cast iron wok is durable, retains heat exceptionally well and is perfect for slow cooking, braising and deep frying. Proper care ensures longevity, prevents rust and maintains its performance.
Inspired by a visit to the UK's only wasabi farm, this simple Japanese-style rice bowl celebrates the delicate flavour of fresh wasabi. Warm Japanese rice is topped with sashimi-grade salmon, lightly cured yuzu prawns, toasted sesame seeds and shredded nori, then finished with freshly grated wasabi just before serving. With so few ingredients, the quality of each one really shines.
Crispy Spicy Chilli Lamb is a bold Xinjiang inspired stir fry packed with smoky heat, aromatic spices and tender seared lamb. Traditionally cooked on large skewers over roadside barbecues in north western China, this dish recreates those flavours using a blazing hot wok. Tender chunks of lamb are marinated with cumin, soy sauce and Shaoxing wine before being flash fried with garlic, ginger, onion and dried chillies. Finished with a fragrant cumin and Sichuan peppercorn salt, Crispy Spicy Chilli Lamb delivers an addictive balance of smoky spice, savoury richness and the distinctive tongue tingling sensation of Sichuan pepper.
This Fragrant Aubergine with Pork Mince is a comforting Chinese braised dish featuring tender charred aubergine simmered in a rich savoury pork sauce. Flavoured with ginger, garlic, chilli bean paste and black vinegar, it's a rustic family favourite that's perfect served with steamed rice.
Thai Beef Coconut Curry Soup is a rich Northern Thai inspired noodle soup similar to Khao Soi. Slow cooked beef simmers in a fragrant red curry broth made with chillies, lemongrass, galangal and coconut milk. Over several hours the beef becomes tender and the curry develops deep layers of flavour, balancing spice, sweetness and savoury fish sauce. Served with noodles, pickled vegetables and crispy fried noodles, this dish delivers both comforting warmth and complex Thai aromatics.
Crispy Vegan Kung Pao Cauliflower is a bold, spicy plant-based twist on the Sichuan classic. Blanched cauliflower is coated in a seasoned panko crust, roasted until golden and crisp, then finished with a punchy kung pao sauce packed with chilli, garlic and Sichuan peppercorns.
The key is keeping the cauliflower crispy by roasting separately and pouring the sauce over at the end, rather than tossing it through the wok.
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.
