These Leftover Roast Bombay Potatoes are a delicious twist on the classic Indian side dish, transforming crispy roast potatoes into a rich, spicy tomato curry packed with aromatic spices, fresh coriander and warming chilli. Perfect as a side or a satisfying meal on its own.
Hong Kong Tomato Egg Stir Fry is a comforting Cantonese home-style dish loved across China and Hong Kong. Fluffy scrambled eggs are briefly cooked then tossed with lightly charred tomatoes and spring onions in a simple sweet and tangy sauce made from ketchup, vinegar and soy sauce. The result is a perfect balance of savoury, sweet and slightly tangy flavours with soft egg and juicy tomatoes.
This quick wok dish uses a clever homemade “hoisin-style” sauce made from strawberry jam, citrus and miso. Stir fried with blistered green beans, ginger and garlic, it delivers a bold balance of sweet, savoury and tangy flavours with a glossy, caramelised finish.
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.
Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken is one of the most popular takeaway dishes in the UK, known for its crispy battered chicken coated in a glossy red sauce with pineapple, peppers and onion. This Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe focuses on achieving a light, dry cornflour coating that fries up crisp rather than greasy, then finishing everything in a balanced sweet and tangy sauce.
Traditional sweet and sour would have been a simple mix of sugar and vinegar, but the modern takeaway version uses ketchup for colour and body. The key is frying the chicken properly at high heat and tossing it quickly in the sauce so it stays crisp.
Fresh Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Nuoc Cham are light, vibrant and packed with crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs and delicate rice vermicelli, all wrapped in translucent rice paper. This Fresh Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Nuoc Cham recipe celebrates fresh ingredients and clean flavours, finished with a classic sweet, sour and savoury Vietnamese dipping sauce.
Often compared to Vietnamese sushi, summer rolls are not cooked but carefully assembled. The key is balance in both texture and flavour, with the nuoc cham dressing bringing everything together.
Easy Egg Drop Soup is a comforting Chinese classic, known in the UK as sweetcorn egg soup. This Easy Egg Drop Soup recipe combines homemade chicken stock, sweetcorn and shiitake mushrooms with silky ribbons of seasoned egg swirled gently into the broth. The result is light yet deeply savoury, with natural sweetness from the corn and beautiful wisps of egg throughout.
The key to perfect egg drop soup is technique. The broth should be gently thickened before the egg is added, then taken off the heat so the egg forms delicate ribbons instead of scrambling.
Super Simple Pak Choi with Oyster Sauce is a classic Chinese restaurant style side dish where crisp blanched greens are finished with sizzling ginger oil and served with a rich savoury sauce. This Super Simple Pak Choi with Oyster Sauce recipe focuses on precise blanching, keeping the stems slightly translucent and the leaves vibrant green before finishing with hot oil for aroma and shine.
This is how Chinese greens are prepared in many restaurants. Quick blanching, no overcooking, then a final glaze of oil and sauce for balance alongside rice and meat dishes.
This Crispy Sweet & Sour Fish is crunchy, tangy and packed with classic takeaway-style flavour. Lightly battered white fish is fried until crisp, then finished with a glossy sweet and sour sauce poured over the top to keep every bite crunchy.
Crispy, tender fish coated in a tangy, sweet, and sour sauce. A delicious dish that’s sure to impress your taste buds.
Cold & Spicy Korean Kimchi Noodles are a refreshing, flavour-packed dish perfect for warm days. Chewy rice noodles are tossed with crunchy vegetables, tangy kimchi and a bold gochujang-based sauce. Finished with sesame oil and a soft boiled egg, the dish balances spicy, sour and savoury flavours with a cooling, satisfying texture.
