These Vietnamese Coconut Braised Pork Ribs are tender pork ribs gently braised in naturally sweet coconut water with fish sauce, oyster sauce and aromatics. The sauce reduces into a glossy, savoury-sweet glaze that caramelises beautifully around the ribs while the fresh coriander adds a final burst of flavour.
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.
This Restaurant-Style Aubergine with Garlic Sauce features tender, melt-in-the-mouth Chinese aubergines braised in a rich savoury garlic sauce. By pan-frying instead of deep-frying, you achieve the same silky texture with far less oil, making it perfect for home cooking.
Szechuan Potato Stir Fry, known as Tu Dou Si, is a classic Chinese dish made from finely shredded potatoes stir fried with aromatics and fragrant spices. The potatoes are soaked to remove excess starch, giving them a crisp, slightly tangy texture. Infused with Sichuan peppercorns and dried chillies, the dish delivers a light, aromatic flavour rather than intense heat.
‘Flies Head’ Stir Fry is a quick and simple Taiwanese pork mince stir fry packed with Chinese chives and fermented black beans. Despite the unusual name, there are no flies involved. The name refers to the appearance of fermented black soy beans, which resemble tiny black dots scattered through the dish.
This ‘Flies Head’ Stir Fry recipe balances savoury fermented black beans, sweet hoisin, gentle heat from chillies and the bold garlic flavour of Chinese chives. Cooked properly over high heat, the pork becomes separate and lightly crisp while the chives stay vibrant and slightly crunchy.
Crunchy Vietnamese Spring Rolls are a classic Vietnamese street food snack known for their light, crispy exterior and juicy, flavourful filling. These rolls combine minced pork, wood ear mushrooms, vermicelli noodles and carrot, all wrapped in delicate rice paper before being deep fried twice for maximum crunch. The double fry technique ensures the rolls stay crisp while the inside remains tender and slightly elastic. Served with a bright and punchy nuoc cham dipping sauce, Crunchy Vietnamese Spring Rolls deliver the perfect balance of savoury, sweet, sour and spicy flavours.
Sichuan Popcorn Chicken is a crispy, flavour-packed dish where marinated chicken thigh is deep fried until golden, then tossed with aromatic spices, dried chillies and Sichuan peppercorns. The result is juicy, crunchy bites with a signature numbing spice and fragrant finish.
Rè Gān Miàn (Hot Dry Noodles) is Wuhan's most famous breakfast dish. Unlike soup noodles, the cooked alkaline noodles are tossed with a rich sesame sauce, soy sauces, chilli oil and black rice vinegar, then topped with fresh garlic, spring onions and crunchy pickled vegetables. The result is a deeply savoury, nutty and aromatic noodle dish that's ready in just minutes.
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.
