Sichuan Wontons in Spicy Chilli Oil are delicate dumplings filled with juicy pork and prawn, served in a bold, aromatic sauce made from chilli oil, soy, vinegar and sesame. The wontons are soft and silky, while the sauce delivers a balance of heat, tang and savoury depth, making this a classic Sichuan favourite.
Singapore Fried Rice Vermicelli
Singapore Noodles, also known as Singapore Fried Rice Vermicelli, is a vibrant curry spiced noodle stir fry that is hugely popular in Chinese takeaways across the UK. Despite the name, the dish is believed to have Cantonese roots, combining rice vermicelli with Madras style curry powder for its signature golden colour and fragrant spice.
This Singapore Noodles recipe focuses on correct noodle preparation, high heat wok control and even distribution of curry spice through the classic “round and forward” folding motion.
The key is soaking, drying and cooking quickly so the noodles remain separate, lightly coated and never soggy.
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.
Hong Kong Style Dan Tat
Tasty Chinese Egg Tarts are a true Hong Kong bakery classic. Unlike Portuguese egg tarts, which caramelise on top, these traditional Cantonese egg tarts should have a smooth, glossy yellow surface with no browning. The custard should be silky, lightly set and melt in the mouth, with flaky puff pastry underneath.
This Tasty Chinese Egg Tart recipe uses palm sugar syrup for a deeper, more complex sweetness. The key techniques are reducing the syrup correctly, removing excess air from the egg mixture and carefully controlling oven temperature to prevent caramelisation while ensuring the pastry cooks through.
