This sweet and sour aubergine takes a different route from the familiar ketchup-based Cantonese version. Inspired by the sharper sweet and sour flavours of northern Chinese cooking, the sauce combines black rice vinegar and white rice vinegar for two distinct layers of acidity. The aubergine is coated in cornflour and double-fried until exceptionally crisp, then quickly tossed with dried chillies, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic and spring onion before being glazed in the sticky sauce.

Discover the incredible flavours of Yunnan cuisine with acclaimed food writer Fuchsia Dunlop as she shares a quick and delicious beef stir fry from her latest cookbook, Five Tastes.

Learn how to make the perfect Cantonese steamed fish with acclaimed food writer Fuchsia Dunlop and Jeremy Pang. In this step-by-step guide, discover the techniques behind one of China's most iconic seafood dishes, from preparing whole fish and balancing delicate flavours to using ginger, spring onions, Shaoxing wine and preserved lemons.

A refreshing sour-and-hot Sichuan silken tofu with avocado.

Som Tam is one of Thailand's most iconic dishes, balancing sweet, sour, salty, spicy and umami flavours in every bite. Crisp green papaya is lightly bruised with green beans and cherry tomatoes in a clay mortar before being tossed with a vibrant dressing of lime, tamarind, palm sugar and fish sauce. Finished with dried shrimp and roasted peanuts, it's a refreshing salad that's bursting with bold flavour and texture.

The Iconic Mauritian Upside-Down Rice Bowl Bol Renversé, literally "upside-down bowl”, is one of Mauritius' most beloved comfort dishes. Inspired by Chinese cooking but uniquely Mauritian, it layers fragrant chicken, prawns and vegetables in a glossy stir-fry beneath steamed rice and a perfectly fried egg. Turned out onto a plate, it reveals its signature presentation with the egg sitting proudly on top.

Steamed Chayote Dumplings with Dried Shrimp & Mushroo. 

A beloved Mauritian Chinese snack, Boulettes Sousou (also known as Yen Sousou) reflects the island's rich blend of Chinese, African, Indian and French influences. Grated chayote is combined with dried shrimp, mushrooms and tapioca starch before being steamed into springy, translucent dumplings. Traditionally served with chilli sauce, these light yet deeply savoury bites are perfect as a starter or dim sum-style snack.

This classic Cantonese Steamed Eggs with Clams combines silky steamed egg custard with fresh clams and their natural cooking juices. Finished with light soy sauce and aromatic oils, it's a comforting dish that's perfect served with steamed jasmine rice

Ayam Asam Pedas is a vibrant Malaysian stew where chicken is simmered in a fragrant chilli and shrimp paste broth enriched with tamarind, lemongrass and aromatic spices. Finished with okra, tomatoes and toasted coconut, it's light, spicy, gently sour and wonderfully aromatic, making it perfect served with steamed rice.

Inspired by a visit to the UK's only wasabi farm, this simple Japanese-style rice bowl celebrates the delicate flavour of fresh wasabi. Warm Japanese rice is topped with sashimi-grade salmon, lightly cured yuzu prawns, toasted sesame seeds and shredded nori, then finished with freshly grated wasabi just before serving. With so few ingredients, the quality of each one really shines.

Devil Curry (Curry Debal) is a fiery Eurasian curry originating from the Portuguese communities of Malaysia and Singapore. Traditionally made with Christmas leftovers, it combines chicken, sausages and bacon in a rich tomato-based rempah infused with dried chillies, mustard, vinegar and soy sauce. The result is a bold, tangy, smoky curry with intense heat that's balanced by sweet palm sugar and sharp vinegar.

Inspired by a School of Wok Mystery Bag Cook-Off, this dish combines crispy prawns, soba noodles, crunchy kale and a fragrant Southeast Asian rempah made from lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, chilli and shallots. Finished with crispy shallots and a deep-fried soft-boiled egg, it's packed with texture and bold flavours.