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.
These Vietnamese Lemongrass BBQ Pork Chops are marinated in a fragrant blend of lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce and palm sugar before being grilled over a barbecue and repeatedly glazed with a sticky tamarind-honey sauce. The result is beautifully charred, juicy pork with the perfect balance of sweet, savoury and smoky flavours, traditionally served with Vietnamese broken rice (Cơm Tấm).
Leftover Thanksgiving Banh Mi is the ultimate way to transform roast turkey, gravy and Brussels sprouts into bold Vietnamese street food. This Leftover Thanksgiving Banh Mi recipe recreates the light, airy baguette texture traditionally debated in Vietnam, then fills it with smoky wok fried turkey and sprouts finished with fish sauce, palm sugar and lime.
The key to a great banh mi is the bread. This version compares plain flour dough against a mix of plain flour and rice flour, with vitamin C used as a natural bread improver to create a lighter crumb. Once baked and crisp, it becomes the perfect vessel for rich leftover flavours.
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.
Malaysian Inspired Laksa is a rich, fragrant coconut curry noodle soup built on a deeply caramelised spice paste and simmered until intensely aromatic. This Malaysian Inspired Laksa recipe captures the essence of traditional curry laksa, combining dried red chillies, lemongrass, ginger and coconut milk for a bold, warming bowl of noodles. Laksa varies across Malaysia and Singapore, but the heart of the dish is always the paste. Cooking the paste properly until the oil separates and the spices caramelise is what transforms this Malaysian Inspired Laksa into something truly authentic.
School of Wok Technique Guide
Seasoning a wok is the most important step before you begin cooking with it. Carbon steel woks come with a factory applied anti rust coating to prevent corrosion during storage and shipping. This coating must be removed completely before first use, then the metal must be heated and sealed with oil to create a natural non stick surface.
Delicious Indonesian Fried Rice, known as Nasi Goreng, is one of Indonesia’s most iconic street food dishes. Built on day-old rice, shrimp paste and kecap manis, this Delicious Indonesian Fried Rice recipe delivers deep savoury flavour with a slightly sweet, caramelised finish.
Unlike classic Chinese egg fried rice, Nasi Goreng relies on shrimp paste for umami and kecap manis for its signature dark, treacly richness. Finished with a crispy fried egg on top and optional sambal, it is bold, comforting and full of texture.
This Shanghai Vegetable Rice (Cai Fan) is a simple one-pot rice dish made with fragrant jasmine rice, leafy greens and salty pancetta. Inspired by the traditional use of Chinese cured ham, it's a comforting meal that's packed with delicate flavour and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
