Chicken Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish featuring crispy fried chicken tossed in a spicy, tangy and slightly sweet sauce. The chicken is coated in a light cornflour batter and deep fried until golden, then stir fried with peppers, onions, garlic and chillies before being coated in a glossy, flavour-packed sauce.
This Korean Spicy Chicken Soup is a comforting, warming broth made with poached chicken, garlic, spring onions and Korean chilli flakes. Finished with delicate ribbons of egg and a fragrant homemade chilli oil, it's a nourishing soup that's perfect for cold days.
Sichuan Wontons in Spicy Chilli Oil are delicate dumplings filled with juicy pork and prawn, served in a bold, aromatic sauce made from chilli oil, soy, vinegar and sesame. The wontons are soft and silky, while the sauce delivers a balance of heat, tang and savoury depth, making this a classic Sichuan favourite.
Pineapple Buns are a classic Hong Kong bakery treat—soft, fluffy sweet buns topped with a crumbly, golden crust that resembles a pineapple. Often served warm with a slice of butter, they’re rich, nostalgic and irresistible.
Gai Yang is a Thai-style roast chicken marinated in a fragrant blend of garlic, lemongrass, tamarind and palm sugar, then roasted until juicy with a caramelised, sticky glaze. This version is perfect for batch cooking, forming the base for multiple dishes throughout the week.
Sichuan Spicy Tofu with Minced Pork
Chinese Mapo Tofu is a bold and fiery Sichuan classic, known for its silky tofu, richly spiced minced pork and signature numbing heat from Sichuan peppercorns. This Chinese Mapo Tofu recipe follows the traditional layering method, building flavour from fermented black beans, chilli bean sauce and aromatics before gently braising delicate tofu in a deeply savoury red sauce.
Mapo Tofu originates from Sichuan province and is famous for its “mala” profile, meaning spicy and numbing. The key is cooking the pork and spices first to create a powerful base, then folding the tofu in gently at the very end so it holds its shape while absorbing flavour.
Light & Fluffy Chinese Bao Buns are one of the most iconic steamed breads in Chinese cuisine, known for their pillowy texture and slightly sweet flavour. Popularised across Taiwan and Japan as hirata-style folded buns, these steamed bao are perfect for stuffing with crispy meats, grilled fillings or fresh vegetables.
Learning how to make Light & Fluffy Chinese Bao Buns at home is all about understanding dough texture, gluten development and correct steaming technique. Using medium-gluten wheat flour, similar to Western plain flour but milled finer, gives the buns their soft white finish. The key is kneading until smooth, allowing proper proving time and steaming over a vigorous boil.
Grilled Beef skewers with a spicy, nutty and rich peanut dipping sauce. Inspired by flavours from Indonesia and Malaysia, this recipe is perfect for cooking at home this weekend!
Soto Ayam is a comforting Indonesian chicken soup featuring a fragrant spice paste, homemade chicken broth and tender shredded chicken served with egg noodles, rice vermicelli, fresh vegetables and crispy fried mung bean noodles. Rich with turmeric, lemongrass, galangal and warming spices, it's a deeply aromatic soup that's perfect for chilly evenings.
