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.
These Shanghai Fried Noodles are a quick and satisfying stir-fry of udon noodles, pork shoulder, shiitake mushrooms and pak choi. Finished with light soy, dark soy and a splash of stock, this simple noodle dish delivers maximum flavour with minimal ingredients.
Epic Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs are tender pork ribs first poached in an aromatic stock, then finished in a rich, glossy sauce made from black vinegar, soy and rock sugar. The result is deeply flavoured, fall-off-the-bone ribs coated in a sticky glaze that perfectly balances sweet and tangy notes.
Kashmiri Style
Indian Lamb Rogan Josh is a rich Kashmiri curry known for its deep red colour, warming whole spices and tender slow cooked lamb. This Indian Lamb Rogan Josh recipe follows a traditional one pot method, beginning with a freshly ground masala powder, browning the lamb properly and then slowly simmering with yogurt until silky and aromatic.
Rogan Josh was popularised by the Mughals and became a defining dish of Kashmiri cuisine. The name refers to “red heat” and “clarified butter”, describing both its colour and its traditional cooking fat. The key to a great Rogan Josh is building flavour through whole spices, allowing the yogurt to assimilate slowly and giving the curry time to deepen over a long simmer.
These Vietnamese Fish Sauce Chicken Wings are irresistibly crispy, sweet, savoury and spicy. The wings are first marinated in fish sauce and white pepper, coated in cornflour and deep-fried until crisp before being tossed in a glossy fish sauce caramel with crispy fried garlic, fresh coriander and chilli. The result is one of Vietnam's most popular street food dishes, delivering bold flavour in every bite.
This Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry is a quick and healthy Chinese family favourite, featuring tender marinated chicken thighs, crisp broccoli and fragrant ginger and spring onions, all coated in a light savoury oyster sauce. Blanching the broccoli first keeps it vibrant and speeds up the stir-fry, making this an ideal weeknight meal that's ready in minutes.
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.
This Double-Cooked Squid with Garlic, Green Chilli & Black Beans is a classic Hong Kong stir-fry featuring tender poached squid flash-fried with scorched green chillies, aromatic garlic and ginger, and a rich fermented black bean sauce. Poaching the squid first creates an exceptionally soft texture without the sponginess of bicarbonate of soda.
A simple, and quick glass noodle stir-fry - Pad Woon Sen is perfect for a no fuss midweek dinner!
This Tandoori Style Chicken is smoky, spiced and full of flavour, with a yoghurt-based marinade that tenderises the meat and creates a beautifully charred coating. Cooked without a tandoor, it still delivers that classic grilled finish.
