This Leftover Roast Chicken Thai Som Tam-Style Salad is a fresh, vibrant and budget-friendly meal that transforms leftover roast chicken into a crunchy Southeast Asian-inspired salad. Crisp apple, green beans, raw aubergine and tomatoes are tossed in a punchy fish sauce and lime dressing, then topped with shredded chicken and crushed peanuts.
Vietnamese Style BBQ Pork with Honey Lime Glaze
Barbecue Lemongrass Pork Chops are a Southeast Asian barbecue favourite, combining fragrant lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf and fish sauce with smoky charcoal cooking. This Barbecue Lemongrass Pork Chop recipe layers flavour in two stages, first a savoury aromatic marinade, then a sticky honey, lime and kecap manis glaze brushed on at the final caramelising stage.
Cooking over coals gives these pork chops a beautifully charred crust while keeping the meat juicy inside. Scoring and lightly tenderising the meat allows the marinade to penetrate deeply, creating bold flavour baked into every bite.
Quick Wok-Style Kimchi Bokkeumbap
Tasty Korean Kimchi Fried Rice is a bold, punchy and deeply satisfying dish built around fermented kimchi, high heat wok cooking and a perfectly crisp fried egg on top. This Tasty Korean Kimchi Fried Rice recipe follows the classic fried rice technique of using cooked and cooled rice, constant movement in the wok and balanced seasoning to create smoky, flavour-packed grains.
Kimchi, made from fermented Chinese leaf cabbage with chilli and garlic, gives the rice its signature red colour and tangy depth. Finished with sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds and gochujang, this dish delivers spice, umami and richness in every bite.
Biang Biang Noodles are thick, hand-pulled Chinese noodles known for their chewy texture and dramatic “belt-like” shape. In this version, they are served with a comforting egg and tomato topping and finished with a sizzling hot oil pour over garlic and chilli. The combination of chewy noodles, sweet-sour tomatoes and aromatic oil creates a deeply satisfying dish.
Lassi is a traditional Indian yoghurt drink known for its refreshing, cooling qualities, especially in warm climates. Made with thick natural yoghurt and blended with ice and flavourings, lassi can be sweet, savoury or spiced depending on regional preference. In this version, three variations are prepared: a fruity mango lassi, a refreshing salty lassi with roasted cumin, and a fragrant masala lassi infused with warming spices.
These Japanese Chicken Meatball Tsukune Skewers are juicy, savoury and coated in a glossy homemade teriyaki glaze. Made with freshly minced chicken thighs, sesame and ginger, they’re tender inside with a beautifully caramelised finish.
Ultimate Bonfire Hotdog Hong Kong Style is a sweet, fluffy bakery style bun wrapped around a classic frankfurter and baked until golden and glossy. This Ultimate Bonfire Hotdog Hong Kong Style recipe recreates the iconic Hong Kong bakery hotdog bun, known for its brioche like softness and subtle sweetness that perfectly balances the savoury sausage.
Hong Kong bakeries were heavily influenced by British and European baking, creating soft enriched breads that became street food staples. The dough is lightly sweet, enriched with butter and egg wash, and baked until beautifully glazed.
These Thai-style mussels are a quick, aromatic dish cooked in a fragrant coconut sauce with lemongrass, galangal and herbs. The rich, creamy broth is balanced with fish sauce and palm sugar, creating a perfect harmony of sweet, savoury and fresh flavours.
