Lemon Chicken
A zesty take on a takeout classic, this lemon chicken recipe promises nostalgic flavour and pizzazz aplenty (without the added MSG).
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Singapore Style
Hainanese Chicken Rice is one of the most iconic dishes in Singapore’s hawker centres, originally brought by Hainanese immigrants and adapted into a national favourite. This Hainanese Chicken Rice recipe follows the classic Singapore style method, gently poaching a whole corn fed chicken in ginger and spring onion infused stock, then using that fragrant broth to cook fluffy, aromatic rice.
The magic of Hainanese Chicken Rice lies in precision. The chicken must never over boil. Instead it is simmered briefly, then left to sit in the hot stock to cook through gently. The rice is cooked in rendered chicken fat and stock for rich flavour, and the dish is served with vibrant chilli sauce and fragrant ginger and spring onion oil.
Red Braised Pork Belly with Eggs
Chinese Braised Pork Belly with Fermented Red Tofu is a deeply savoury, slow cooked classic that delivers melt in the mouth pork coated in a silky maroon glaze. This Chinese Braised Pork Belly recipe uses fermented red tofu to create natural richness and body in the sauce without any added thickening agents.
The key to proper braising is caramelising both the meat and the sauce before adding liquid. That initial frying stage breaks down the fat, builds flavour and creates the foundation for the glossy finish that defines this dish. Traditionally finished with hard boiled eggs simmered in the sauce, this is comfort food at its most nostalgic and satisfying.
Simple Salt and Pepper Squid is a Cantonese takeaway favourite built around lightly battered baby squid, fried until crisp and finished with a smoky salt, chilli and garlic toss. This Simple Salt and Pepper Squid recipe focuses on proper cornflour coating, correct oil temperature and a lightning fast final stir fry to keep the squid tender and crunchy.
The secret to great salt and pepper squid is dryness. The squid must be coated thoroughly in seasoned cornflour and fried quickly at high heat. The final toss with garlic, chilli and cracked black pepper should take only seconds to avoid burning.
Layered Crispy Scallion Pancake with Dipping Sauce
Vegetarian Chinese Spring Onion & Spinach Pancake is a crispy, flaky street food classic inspired by traditional Chinese scallion pancakes. This Vegetarian Chinese Spring Onion & Spinach Pancake recipe combines a simple hot water dough with fragrant spring onion, ginger and clarified butter, layered and rolled to create delicate flaky folds.
Unlike Western pancakes, this savoury version is rolled, folded and twisted into layers before being flattened and pan fried until golden and crisp. Finished with a simple soy, black vinegar and chilli oil dipping sauce, it delivers rich, savoury depth with a bright, tangy kick.