This Sambal Fish features flaky white fish gently cooked on fragrant banana leaves and topped with a rich homemade sambal. Packed with aromatic chillies, lemongrass and shrimp paste, it's a beautifully balanced Southeast Asian dish that's spicy, smoky and full of flavour.
Budae Jjigae is a bold, comforting Korean stew packed with kimchi, tofu, meats and noodles in a spicy, umami-rich broth. Born from post-war resourcefulness, it combines Korean flavours with processed meats for a unique, hearty dish.
This easy recipe is packed with spicy, sour, and savoury flavours that will satisfy your cravings.
Biang Biang Noodles are wide, hand-pulled noodles from Xi’an, known for their chewy texture and dramatic “biang” stretching technique. Tossed in a fragrant chilli, garlic and black vinegar oil, they’re simple but packed with bold flavour.
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.
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.
This Spicy Stir-Fried Cucumber is a quick Sichuan-inspired side dish where crisp cucumber is flash-fried with ginger, garlic, spring onions and dried chillies before being coated in a sweet, sour and spicy sauce. The brief cooking time keeps the cucumber juicy while allowing it to absorb the bold aromatic flavours.
Korean Street Food Toast, often known as Ggilbeori Toast, is one of the most iconic Korean breakfast sandwiches. This Korean Street Food Toast recipe layers buttery toasted milk bread with a cabbage and egg omelette, melted cheese, sugar, ketchup and mayo for that unmistakable sweet and savoury flavour combination.
Sold by street vendors across Korea, this sandwich is known for its fluffy bread, crisp edges, creamy centre and a surprising sprinkle of sugar that balances the savoury egg and cabbage. It is fast, affordable and incredibly satisfying.
This Thai Braised Pork Belly is a rich, aromatic comfort dish featuring tender pork belly slowly braised in caramelised palm sugar with garlic, coriander root, warming spices and a savoury-sweet sauce. The long, gentle simmer creates meltingly soft pork with a beautifully glossy braising liquor that's perfect with steamed jasmine rice.
Hong Kong Tomato Egg Stir Fry is a comforting Cantonese home-style dish loved across China and Hong Kong. Fluffy scrambled eggs are briefly cooked then tossed with lightly charred tomatoes and spring onions in a simple sweet and tangy sauce made from ketchup, vinegar and soy sauce. The result is a perfect balance of savoury, sweet and slightly tangy flavours with soft egg and juicy tomatoes.
