Inspired by the vibrant street food of Ho Chi Minh City, this healthier version of Cơm Tấm (Broken Rice) pairs nutritious mixed-grain rice with a steamed pork and egg meatloaf, crispy pan-fried pomfret and garlic stir-fried pea shoots. By replacing traditional broken white rice with a 10-grain blend and pan-frying rather than deep-frying the fish, the dish retains all the balance and freshness that make Vietnamese cuisine so beloved.
Malaysian Fried Chicken is bold, vibrant and deeply aromatic, marinated in turmeric, curry spices, coconut milk and lemongrass before being fried until golden and crisp. This AMAZING Malaysian Fried Chicken Recipe delivers juicy meat right to the bone with a fragrant spice crust and crispy fried coriander for extra texture.
Soy Sauce Cola Chicken Wings are a nostalgic Cantonese-style dish where chicken wings are braised in a rich, glossy sauce made from soy sauce and cola. The cola adds sweetness and helps tenderise the meat, while reducing into a sticky glaze that coats each wing beautifully.
Finished with ginger and spring onions, this dish is simple, comforting and packed with flavour.
This Vietnamese Grilled Pork Noodle Salad (Bún Thịt Nướng) combines smoky, caramelised pork with soft rice vermicelli, crisp vegetables, quick-pickled daikon and carrot, fragrant herbs and a classic lime and fish sauce dressing. The sweet and savoury pork marinade creates beautifully charred meat, while the fresh herbs and tangy dressing bring balance to every bite.
A classic Korean street sweet made from caramelised sugar and a pinch of bicarbonate of soda, which creates the light honeycomb texture. Popularised globally through Squid Game, this nostalgic treat is pressed into thin discs and stamped with shapes before setting into a crisp, airy candy.
Easy Egg Drop Soup is a comforting Chinese classic, known in the UK as sweetcorn egg soup. This Easy Egg Drop Soup recipe combines homemade chicken stock, sweetcorn and shiitake mushrooms with silky ribbons of seasoned egg swirled gently into the broth. The result is light yet deeply savoury, with natural sweetness from the corn and beautiful wisps of egg throughout.
The key to perfect egg drop soup is technique. The broth should be gently thickened before the egg is added, then taken off the heat so the egg forms delicate ribbons instead of scrambling.
Easy Crispy Chilli Beef is a British Chinese takeaway classic, famous for its ultra crisp beef strips coated in a glossy sweet, sour and savoury sauce. This Easy Crispy Chilli Beef recipe follows a proper double fry method to guarantee maximum crunch, finished with fragrant ginger, garlic and fresh chilli for a homemade upgrade on the takeaway favourite.
The key is a light cornflour coating rather than a thick batter, plus a high heat second fry to lock in that crisp texture before tossing briefly in a black vinegar based sauce.
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.
Quick and Easy Chop Suey is a Chinese American classic built around crisp vegetables, tender marinated chicken and a silky oyster sauce gravy. This Quick and Easy Chop Suey recipe focuses on proper wok technique, layering ingredients and maintaining crunch while achieving that glossy, restaurant style finish.
Traditionally created as a way to use up leftovers, Chop Suey is all about balance. Vegetables are lightly blanched to speed up cooking, chicken is velveted with cornflour for tenderness, and the sauce is reduced directly in the wok for a naturally thickened glaze.
