Tender egg noodles tossed through Southeast Asian spices and finished in a smoking hot wok. This dish combines velvety chicken, julienned vegetables and warming curry spices for a smoky, fragrant noodle stir fry with just the right amount of heat. A drier-style curry noodle that’s bold, aromatic and packed with texture.
Vietnamese Coconut Braised Pork Belly is a comforting dish where chunks of pork belly are slowly simmered in coconut milk with caramelised onions and ginger. The slow braising allows the pork to become tender while the coconut milk reduces into a rich, savoury sauce balanced with fish sauce, chilli and palm sugar. Often served with steamed rice, this simple dish highlights the deep flavour that can come from just a few key ingredients.
These Moo Ping skewers are sweet, savoury and deeply aromatic, with juicy pork shoulder marinated in garlic, coriander and coconut milk before being charred until caramelised. A true Thai street food classic.
Hong Kong Peanut Butter French Toast is a classic cha chaan teng café treat—crispy on the outside, soft and eggy inside, with a rich peanut butter centre. Finished with a generous drizzle of condensed milk, it’s a perfect balance of sweet and savoury indulgence.
A cast iron wok is durable, retains heat exceptionally well and is perfect for slow cooking, braising and deep frying. Proper care ensures longevity, prevents rust and maintains its performance.
Kale, Cod & Pine Nut Crystal Dumplings
Healthy Chinese Fun Gor Dumplings are delicate crystal skinned dim sum parcels filled with vibrant greens, flaky cod and crunchy pine nuts. This Healthy Chinese Fun Gor Dumplings recipe is inspired by traditional Hong Kong crystal dumplings, using wheat starch and tapioca starch to create that signature translucent pastry.
Fun Gor dumplings are often associated with seafood and light fillings. In this version, blanched kale and spinach are folded with cod for lean protein, while pine nuts add natural richness and texture. The key to success is blanching vegetables briefly to retain colour, using boiling water to bind the gluten free pastry and steaming gently until the wrappers turn beautifully clear.
Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savoury pancake made from a light batter mixed with cabbage and vegetables, then pan-fried until golden and fluffy. Often topped with okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, bonito flakes and sesame seeds, it delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savoury and umami flavours. This versatile dish can be adapted with different fillings such as seafood, pork or extra vegetables.
Crispy Chicken with Honey & Garlic is a bold, flavour packed stir fry that combines crunchy deep fried chicken with a sticky sweet and savoury glaze. Juicy strips of marinated chicken thigh are coated in a seasoned flour batter and fried until golden and crisp before being tossed in a fragrant sauce of honey, soy, garlic, chilli and lemongrass. This Crispy Chicken with Honey & Garlic delivers the perfect balance of crispy texture, aromatic spice and glossy caramelised sauce, making it a fantastic homemade alternative to classic takeaway dishes.
Malaysian Popiah is a fresh street food pancake wrap traditionally filled with vegetables, herbs and savoury sauces. This festive twist turns it into the perfect Christmas leftover dish, combining roast turkey, crispy bacon, roast potatoes and crunchy vegetables with sweet hoisin, spicy sambal and cranberry sauce. Wrapped in soft homemade pancakes, this Malaysian Popiah with Christmas Leftovers delivers sweet, spicy, savoury and crunchy textures all in one bite.
