A Vietnamese banh mi is one of the most iconic street foods in Vietnam, blending French baguette tradition with bold Southeast Asian flavours. This version features char siu-style grilled tofu, crunchy quick pickles, fresh herbs and a punchy sriracha mayo. The balance of sweet, salty, tangy and spicy makes this sandwich completely addictive. Crisp bread, juicy filling and vibrant herbs are the key to building a proper banh mi.
These Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls are a British takeaway classic—crispy, airy batter wrapped around juicy chicken, tossed in a glossy sweet and tangy sauce. Light, crunchy and nostalgic.
A simple, and quick glass noodle stir-fry - Pad Woon Sen is perfect for a no fuss midweek dinner!
These Spicy Korean Chicken Skewers are made with juicy chicken thighs marinated in a sweet, smoky gochujang sauce, threaded with onions and peppers, then charred until caramelised. Finished with sesame seeds, they're perfect served with steamed rice or wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves.
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.
This comforting Chana Dal is a simple Indian lentil curry made with split chickpeas, warming spices and aromatic onion, garlic and ginger. Slow-cooked until creamy and finished with fresh coriander, it's a hearty dish that's perfect served with rice or warm flatbreads.
Crispy Thai Style Fish Sauce Chicken Wings are a dangerously addictive snack built on just a few powerful ingredients. This Crispy Thai Style Fish Sauce Chicken Wings recipe keeps things simple, using fish sauce as the main seasoning before deep frying at 180°C for perfectly golden, succulent wings. A fragrant garnish of fried shallots, palm sugar, lime leaf and chilli adds sweetness, heat and crunch to finish.
Fish sauce is intensely savoury, so the wings only need a short marinade before frying. The key is controlling your oil temperature, cooking in batches and finishing with a quick dip of lime leaf and chilli into the hot oil to release their aroma.
A lighter take on the famous Hong Kong café classic, this version uses seeded bread, peanut butter and a simple gula melaka syrup instead of deep frying. It's crisp on the outside, soft in the middle and finished with a rich caramel-like sauce.
This Lamb Rendang is rich, deeply aromatic and slow-cooked until meltingly tender. Packed with fragrant spices, toasted coconut and creamy coconut milk, it’s a comforting Indonesian curry full of intense flavour.
Takeaway-Style Vegetable Omelette with Glossy Gravy
Simple Chinese Egg Foo Young is a British-Chinese takeaway classic, known for its crispy edges, fluffy centre and savoury gravy poured generously over the top. This Simple Chinese Egg Foo Young recipe follows a lighter pan-fried method rather than deep frying, giving you the same golden exterior with better control over texture and oil.
Egg Foo Young is essentially a Chinese-style omelette that can include vegetables, meat or seafood. The key techniques are searing the vegetables first to prevent excess moisture, adding a cornflour paste to the egg for structure, and cooking over high heat before reducing slightly to finish. The result is crisp on the outside, soft and wispy in the centre, topped with a glossy sauce.
