Ayam Taliwang is a fiery Indonesian grilled chicken dish originating from the island of Lombok. Chicken is simmered in a rich spice paste made from chillies, shallots, garlic, shrimp paste and palm sugar, then finished over high heat to develop a smoky char. The result is tender, juicy chicken coated in a bold, spicy sauce with deep umami flavour and a hint of sweetness.
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.
These Twice-Cooked Hoisin & Chilli Green Beans are a Shanghai-inspired vegetable dish that delivers incredible flavour with minimal ingredients. Instead of the traditional deep-frying method, the green beans are first blanched, then stir-fried over a high heat until blistered before being coated in a sticky hoisin, chilli and rice wine sauce. The result is tender beans with smoky, charred skins and a beautifully balanced sweet, savoury and spicy glaze.
Chinese Prawn Dumplings, also known as Har Gow, are one of the most iconic dim sum dishes. Recognisable for their delicate translucent pastry and juicy prawn filling, these crystal dumplings showcase the natural sweetness of prawns wrapped in a soft yet slightly chewy gluten-free dough. Mastering Chinese Prawn Dumplings is all about balancing moisture in the filling and handling the hot-water starch dough correctly.
Quick and Easy Flash Fried Morning Glory is one of the fastest and most satisfying wok side dishes you can make. This Quick and Easy Flash Fried Morning Glory recipe relies entirely on extreme heat, precise timing and confident wok movement to keep the stems crunchy and the leaves vibrant green.
Popular across Thailand and Southern China, morning glory, also known as water spinach, is traditionally cooked in under a minute. The key is preparing everything first, then cooking at smoking heat so the aromatics caramelise instantly without overcooking the greens.
Flash Fried Wasabi Stems are a unique stir fried vegetable dish made using the edible stems and leaves of the wasabi plant. Often overlooked outside of Japan, the wasabi stem has a flavour somewhere between mustard greens, radish and watercress, with a gentle heat that develops as you chew. In this Flash Fried Wasabi Stems recipe, the fresh stems are quickly stir fried over intense heat with garlic, ginger and chillies, then finished with oyster sauce, soy and a touch of sugar for balance. The result is a vibrant, crunchy green dish packed with aroma, natural sweetness and a lingering wasabi heat.
Christmas-Style Karaage on the Bone
Super Crispy Japanese Fried Chicken is inspired by Japan’s famous Christmas fried chicken tradition, where families order crispy chicken feasts to celebrate the holidays. This Super Crispy Japanese Fried Chicken recipe combines a classic soy, sake and ginger marinade with a light flour and cornflour coating to create ultra crisp skin and juicy meat.
The secret is controlling the oil temperature. Start hot to seal the coating, lower the heat to cook the chicken gently through to the bone, then raise the heat again for a final crisp finish.
The result is golden, crackling skin with tender, flavourful meat inside.
Fujian Fried Rice is a classic Chinese banquet dish featuring a golden egg fried rice base topped with a glossy seafood and vegetable stir fry sauce. This Fujian Fried Rice recipe follows the traditional Hokkien style method, where lightly seasoned rice is coated in egg and fried until each grain is separate, then finished with a saucy topping of prawns, squid and vegetables.
Often served at Chinese wedding banquets, Fujian Fried Rice is designed to be a complete meal on one plate. The fried rice provides aroma and texture, while the topping delivers natural seafood sweetness in a light savoury sauce that gently coats the rice without
