Szechuan Beef (Spicy Mala Stir Fry)
This Szechuan Beef is a bold, fiery stir fry packed with numbing Sichuan peppercorns and a rich, savoury-spicy sauce. Tender slices of beef are quickly seared and coated in a punchy mala glaze.
This Szechuan Beef is a bold, fiery stir fry packed with numbing Sichuan peppercorns and a rich, savoury-spicy sauce. Tender slices of beef are quickly seared and coated in a punchy mala glaze.
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This Katsu Sando is a Japanese convenience store classic featuring a thick, juicy pork cutlet coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs and layered between soft milk bread with shredded lettuce, creamy Kewpie mayonnaise and tangy tonkatsu sauce.
Simple Chinese Black Pepper Beef Stir Fry is a classic Cantonese-style flash fry known for its bold peppery heat, silky sauce and tender strips of beef. This Simple Chinese Black Pepper Beef Stir Fry recipe follows the authentic wok method of searing the beef first, removing it, then finishing everything together in a glossy black pepper sauce.
Black pepper beef is hugely popular in Chinese restaurants across the UK and Hong Kong. The key is high heat, quick cooking and using cornflour in the marinade to create that signature silky finish. When the sauce hits the wok, it should bubble immediately, coating the beef and vegetables in seconds.
This Kuala Lumpur-style Hokkien Mee is a rich and savoury stir-fried noodle dish with pork belly, prawns and crisp greens, all coated in a glossy dark soy sauce. Finished with Shaoxing wine and a silky sauce, it's a comforting one-wok meal packed with smoky flavour.
Szechuan Potato Stir Fry, known as Tu Dou Si, is a classic Chinese dish made from finely shredded potatoes stir fried with aromatics and fragrant spices. The potatoes are soaked to remove excess starch, giving them a crisp, slightly tangy texture. Infused with Sichuan peppercorns and dried chillies, the dish delivers a light, aromatic flavour rather than intense heat.
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Crispy Shiitake & Chive Dumplings are a fully vegetarian take on classic Chinese deep fried dumplings, packed with finely chopped vegetables, rehydrated shiitake mushrooms and fragrant aromatics. This Crispy Shiitake & Chive Dumplings recipe focuses on texture, balance and proper seasoning, delivering a crunchy golden shell with a juicy, flavourful centre.
Using dried shiitake mushrooms gives deeper umami and better flavour absorption than fresh mushrooms. Combined with Chinese chives, Chinese leaf and vermicelli for body, the filling stays moist while remaining light. These dumplings are deep fried until crisp and served with a simple soy and black rice vinegar dipping sauce.
Yasai Yaki Udon is a quick Japanese-inspired stir-fry featuring chewy udon noodles tossed with crisp vegetables in a savoury, slightly sweet sauce. Fresh udon noodles are briefly soaked to separate them before being stir-fried with garlic, spring onions, carrots, peppers, pak choi and shiitake mushrooms. Finished with a rich mushroom stir-fry sauce, soy sauces and mirin, it's a simple vegetarian meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.