These Pork & Prawn Gyoza are made completely from scratch with homemade dumpling wrappers and a juicy filling of pork, prawns, cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, ginger and garlic. Pan-fried until crispy, then steamed, they have a delicate wrapper with a golden crunchy base and a succulent filling.
Crispy and juicy Gyoza made by rock legend Miles Kane for a Wok & Roll Wednesday!
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.
Chilli Chow Mein Style
Leftover Veggie Stir Fry Noodles are one of the best ways to use up surplus vegetables from your fridge. This Leftover Veggie Stir Fry Noodles recipe follows classic Chinese wok technique, soaking dried egg noodles properly, drying them before stir frying and building a simple chilli soy sauce that coats every strand without making them soggy.
Inspired by Hong Kong style chow mein, this dish proves that Chinese cooking is resourceful and versatile. The key is never losing your sizzle, keeping the noodles separate and balancing spice, soy and sweetness for a glossy finish.
Szechuan Claypot Aubergine is a bold and comforting Chinese dish where aubergine is first seared to lock in texture, then braised in a savoury “fish fragrant” sauce. Despite the name, fish fragrant seasoning contains no fish; instead it balances chilli bean paste, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar to create a rich mix of salty, sour, sweet and spicy flavours. The aubergine absorbs the sauce as it simmers, becoming soft, fragrant and deeply savoury.
Air Fried Crispy Chilli Beef is a lighter take on the classic takeaway favourite, delivering the same crunch, sweetness and heat without deep frying. This Air Fried Crispy Chilli Beef recipe uses a double air fry method to achieve maximum crispiness, then finishes the beef in a rich roasted garlic chilli sauce for deep flavour and glossy coating.
Traditionally deep fried in oil, crispy chilli beef can be heavy. Using an air fryer dramatically reduces oil while still creating a dry, crackly exterior that holds sauce beautifully. The addition of roasted garlic and roasted dried chillies elevates the sauce with deeper savoury notes.
Mie Ayam is a popular Indonesian noodle dish featuring egg noodles served in a light chicken broth and topped with savoury stir fried chicken. The chicken is cooked with aromatic ginger and garlic before being coated in sweet Indonesian kecap manis, creating a rich caramelised glaze. The dish is layered with tender pork meatballs, shredded chicken, fresh greens and crispy fried shallots, giving a balanced bowl full of texture and flavour.
