Nasi Lemak is a classic Malaysian comfort dish built around fragrant coconut rice served with rich chicken curry, sambal, cucumber and crispy toppings. Packed with contrasting textures and bold flavours, it’s a true feast-style meal.
Thai Basil Duck Stir Fry is a fragrant, high heat wok dish where crispy duck breast is sliced and flash fried with vegetables, chilli and Thai basil. The duck is first blanched and pan seared to render the fat and crisp the skin, then quickly stir fried with a savoury sauce made from fish sauce, sambal and coconut water. The result is a rich yet fresh dish where the aromatic basil balances the sweetness of palm sugar and the savoury depth of the duck.
Crispy Panko Chicken with Sweet & Savoury Curry Sauce
Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry is a beloved comfort dish that combines crispy panko breaded chicken with a rich, mildly spiced curry sauce. This Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry recipe blends techniques from Indian, French and Japanese cooking traditions, creating a smooth roux based curry that is sweet, savoury and deeply satisfying.
Katsu refers to the breadcrumbed and fried cutlet, while the curry sauce reflects Japan’s adaptation of Indian spices during the 19th century. The sauce is thickened with a light roux and balanced with soy, sugar and honey for that signature Japanese flavour profile.
Pineapple Buns are a classic Hong Kong bakery treat—soft, fluffy sweet buns topped with a crumbly, golden crust that resembles a pineapple. Often served warm with a slice of butter, they’re rich, nostalgic and irresistible.
Light & Fluffy Chinese Bao Buns are one of the most iconic steamed breads in Chinese cuisine, known for their pillowy texture and slightly sweet flavour. Popularised across Taiwan and Japan as hirata-style folded buns, these steamed bao are perfect for stuffing with crispy meats, grilled fillings or fresh vegetables.
Learning how to make Light & Fluffy Chinese Bao Buns at home is all about understanding dough texture, gluten development and correct steaming technique. Using medium-gluten wheat flour, similar to Western plain flour but milled finer, gives the buns their soft white finish. The key is kneading until smooth, allowing proper proving time and steaming over a vigorous boil.
Double Cooked Pork Belly is a classic Sichuan-style dish where pork is first gently poached with spices, then sliced and stir fried over high heat with chillies and a rich savoury sauce. The initial poaching tenderises the pork and removes excess fat, while the final stir fry crisps the edges and coats each slice in a glossy spicy glaze. This two-stage cooking method creates pork that is both succulent and slightly crisp.
Crispy Japanese Tonkatsu Pork is a golden, crunchy panko-crumbed pork cutlet that’s juicy inside and crisp on the outside. This version packs extra flavour into the meat before breading, then shallow fries for a beautifully even crust.
Traditionally served sliced with shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce, this recipe also shows how to turn the cutlet into a classic katsu sando — a Japanese sandwich layered with mustard and sauce between soft bread.
Tasty Prawn Potsticker Wontons are crispy pan fried dumplings with a juicy prawn and vegetable filling, finished in a flash fried chilli hoisin glaze. This Tasty Prawn Potsticker Wontons recipe combines the crisp base of a potsticker with the soft centre of a steamed wonton, then tosses everything through crunchy beansprouts and Chinese chives for bold texture and flavour.
