Pan Fried Dumplings
Chinese Pork Potstickers are a classic dim sum favourite, known for their crisp golden base and juicy, tender filling. This Chinese Pork Potstickers recipe follows a traditional method, making the dough from scratch, hand rolling each wrapper and cooking the dumplings using the pan fry and steam technique that gives potstickers their signature texture.
Potstickers get their name from the way they crisp up on the base of the pan before being steamed through. The contrast between the crunchy underside and the soft, pleated top is what makes them so satisfying.
Chinese Pan Fried Pork Buns, also known as Sheng Jian Bao, are a Shanghai street food favourite. These juicy pork-filled buns are partially risen, pan fried until golden and crisp underneath, then steamed in the same pan to create a tender, fluffy top with a crispy base. The filling is rich with ginger, garlic, Shaoxing wine and stock, creating that signature burst of savoury juices inside each bun.
Sweet & Sticky Chinese Hoisin Cola Ribs are a rich, caramelised party favourite inspired by classic Cantonese hoisin ribs, with a clever twist of Coca Cola for extra glaze and depth. This Sweet & Sticky Chinese Hoisin Cola Ribs recipe balances thick sauces such as hoisin and ketchup with thinner ingredients like dark soy and rice vinegar to create the perfect sticky coating.
Cooking low and slow allows the sugars to caramelise gradually, creating deep colour and tender meat that pulls away from the bone. A final baste during roasting builds that irresistible lacquered finish.
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.
This Vietnamese Caramel Chicken is a beautifully balanced dish of crispy chicken thighs braised in a rich caramel sauce infused with ginger, garlic, shallots and fish sauce. The secret is allowing the sugar to caramelise before adding water, creating a glossy sweet and savoury glaze that coats every piece of chicken.
Yum Nua Style with Toasted Rice
Thai Beef Salad, known in Thailand as Yum Nua, is a vibrant, fresh and fiery salad built around perfectly seared rare beef, fragrant herbs and a punchy lime and fish sauce dressing. This Thai Beef Salad recipe follows a traditional balance of sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavours, finished with toasted rice powder for added crunch and aroma. The toasted rice powder is what elevates this dish. Lightly browned jasmine rice is crushed into a coarse powder and sprinkled over the salad, adding texture and a subtle nutty sweetness. Combined with Thai basil, mint and coriander, the result is bright, refreshing and deeply aromatic.
