Katsudon is a comforting Japanese rice bowl featuring a crispy panko-coated pork cutlet simmered gently in a sweet savoury dashi sauce with onions and softly set eggs. Served over steamed rice, the contrast of crunchy pork, silky egg and savoury broth makes it a rich, satisfying dish.
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.
Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savoury pancake made from a light batter mixed with cabbage and vegetables, then pan-fried until golden and fluffy. Often topped with okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, bonito flakes and sesame seeds, it delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savoury and umami flavours. This versatile dish can be adapted with different fillings such as seafood, pork or extra vegetables.
Fujian Fried Rice is a classic Chinese banquet dish featuring a golden egg fried rice base topped with a glossy seafood and vegetable stir fry sauce. This Fujian Fried Rice recipe follows the traditional Hokkien style method, where lightly seasoned rice is coated in egg and fried until each grain is separate, then finished with a saucy topping of prawns, squid and vegetables.
Often served at Chinese wedding banquets, Fujian Fried Rice is designed to be a complete meal on one plate. The fried rice provides aroma and texture, while the topping delivers natural seafood sweetness in a light savoury sauce that gently coats the rice without
Kashmiri Style
Indian Lamb Rogan Josh is a rich Kashmiri curry known for its deep red colour, warming whole spices and tender slow cooked lamb. This Indian Lamb Rogan Josh recipe follows a traditional one pot method, beginning with a freshly ground masala powder, browning the lamb properly and then slowly simmering with yogurt until silky and aromatic.
Rogan Josh was popularised by the Mughals and became a defining dish of Kashmiri cuisine. The name refers to “red heat” and “clarified butter”, describing both its colour and its traditional cooking fat. The key to a great Rogan Josh is building flavour through whole spices, allowing the yogurt to assimilate slowly and giving the curry time to deepen over a long simmer.
Classic Chinese Crispy Prawns are a deep-fried favourite known for their ultra-light, crunchy batter and glossy honey soy glaze. The prawns are coated in a delicate cornflour batter made with cold soda water to create maximum crispness, then quickly tossed in a sticky honey sauce that balances sweet, savoury and aromatic flavours. Finished with sesame seeds and spring onion, these Classic Chinese Crispy Prawns deliver that unmistakable takeaway crunch with a School of Wok technique.
Turmeric and Dill Fish is a vibrant Vietnamese-inspired dish where chunks of white fish are marinated in a fragrant paste of galangal, garlic and turmeric, then quickly stir fried with spring onions and fresh dill. Finished with a light fish sauce and lime dressing, the dish is fresh, aromatic and lightly caramelised, with herbs playing a starring role.
