Leftover Thanksgiving Banh Mi
Ditch the done-to-death standard cold turkey sandwiches and use your leftovers for these mouth-watering Vietnamese street food treats instead. You won’t regret it.
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Classic Cantonese Stir Fry
Unbelievable Chinese Oyster Sauce Beef and Broccoli is a Cantonese takeaway favourite built around tender slices of beef, vibrant green broccoli and a glossy oyster sauce finish. This Unbelievable Chinese Oyster Sauce Beef and Broccoli recipe focuses on proper wok technique, high heat control and a simple marinade that keeps the beef succulent while naturally thickening the sauce.
Oyster sauce is the backbone of many Cantonese stir fries. Combined with chicken stock, a dash of dark soy and a touch of sugar, it creates a rich, savoury glaze that coats both meat and vegetables beautifully. The key is cooking quickly at very high heat so the beef sears rather than steams.
Sichuan Popcorn Chicken is a crispy, flavour-packed dish where marinated chicken thigh is deep fried until golden, then tossed with aromatic spices, dried chillies and Sichuan peppercorns. The result is juicy, crunchy bites with a signature numbing spice and fragrant finish.
Singaporean Curry Puffs are a beloved Southeast Asian street snack featuring flaky layered pastry filled with a fragrant curry mixture of chicken, potato and spices. Inspired by both Chinese pastry techniques and Southeast Asian flavours, these golden pastries are deep fried until crisp and packed with a creamy, aromatic filling enriched with curry powder and fresh curry leaves. The layered pastry is created by laminating two doughs together, producing a light, flaky texture similar to puff pastry but much easier to prepare at home.
Szechuan Eggplant
Sichuan Style Aubergine, also known as Szechuan Eggplant, is a bold, sweet and savoury vegetarian dish built around caramelised chilli bean sauce, hoisin and soy. This Sichuan Style Aubergine recipe focuses on technique, showing you how to cook aubergine so it becomes soft and meaty without turning greasy.
Unlike many takeaway versions that rely on deep frying, this method lightly coats the aubergine in oil before searing it in a hot pan, much like cooking a steak. The result is beautifully charred edges, a tender interior and a sticky, glossy sauce that clings to every piece.