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.
Chicken in Oyster Sauce is one of the most recognisable Chinese takeaway dishes around the world. Tender chicken thighs are seared until lightly golden, then gently simmered in a glossy sauce made from oyster sauce, light soy, Shaoxing wine and stock. Finished with a touch of white pepper and fresh spring onions, this Chicken in Oyster Sauce delivers that savoury, slightly sweet, deeply comforting flavour that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
Simple Chilli Bean, Garlic and Ginger Oil Steamed Fish is a classic Chinese steamed fish dish finished with a sizzling aromatic oil. This Simple Chilli Bean, Garlic and Ginger Oil Steamed Fish recipe is built around fresh ginger, garlic and spring onion combined with fermented chilli bean sauce, then activated with smoking hot oil poured directly over the top.
Steamed fish is a staple of Cantonese home cooking. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity. Eight minutes of steaming keeps the fish tender and flaky, while the hot oil instantly cooks and releases the fragrance of the aromatics without browning them.
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.
Pani Puri is one of India's most iconic street foods, featuring crisp, hollow semolina shells filled with spiced potatoes, crunchy chickpeas, fresh vegetables and sweet tamarind chutney. Every bite is a delicious combination of crisp, soft, sweet and tangy flavours.
Double Cooked Pork Belly is a classic Sichuan-style dish where pork is first gently poached with spices, then sliced and stir fried over high heat with chillies and a rich savoury sauce. The initial poaching tenderises the pork and removes excess fat, while the final stir fry crisps the edges and coats each slice in a glossy spicy glaze. This two-stage cooking method creates pork that is both succulent and slightly crisp.
These Hong Kong-style Baked Char Siu Bao are soft, fluffy buns filled with sweet, sticky barbecued pork. Unlike steamed bao, these are baked to a golden finish, giving a light crust while keeping the inside pillowy and rich with savoury-sweet char siu filling.
This Jasmine Tea-Smoked Chicken is first marinated and gently steamed until succulent, then smoked in a wok over jasmine tea, rice and sugar for a beautifully golden finish. Served with a ginger and black vinegar dipping sauce, it's packed with layers of smoky, savoury flavour.
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.
