4-Ingredient Gochujang Substitute

This recipe is really simple, just 4 simple food cupbord ingredients and you can make a paste that really resembles the real gochujang.

Chinese Takeaway Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

This post contains affiliate links which allow me to earn from qualifying purchases. As a passionate cook I only recommend things I actually use and love đꙂ Basic Chinese Marinade Just as most Western recipes use salt and pepper for basic seasoning, Chinesse recipes have a basic set of marinade seasoning as well. You can almost…

Chinese Twice-Cooked Pork Belly

This post contains affiliate links which allow me to earn from qualifying purchases. As a passionate cook I only recommend things I actually use and love đꙂ The name “twice-cooked pork belly” (回鍋肉) comes from the traditional cooking method used in this famous Sichuan dish. As the name suggests, the pork is cooked twice: Simmering The…

Chinese Stir-Fried Aubergine in Spicy Garlic Sauce

This stir-fried aubergine is next-level delicious. The tender aubergine soaks up all the flavour from the garlic, chilli bean sauce, and a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. If you love bold flavors, this one’s for you.

Chinese Takeaway Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls

Sweet and sour chicken balls are a staple on Chinese takeaway menus, often coming as part of a meal alongside fried rice or chow mein. It’s such a classic dish and go-to comfort food when you’re craving something crispy and satisfying.

Korean Side Dishes (Banchan)

This post contains affiliate links which allow me to earn from qualifying purchases. As a passionate cook I only recommend things I actually use and love đꙂ Ingredients Serves 2 200 g baby spinach100 g beansprouts1 small carrot Seasoning 2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons light soy sauce2 tablespoons sesame oil1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds Additional for…

Sticky Honey Soy Pork Belly

Ingredients 400 g pork belly slices, diced½ tablespoon cornflour½ tablespoon brown sugarA pinch of salt½ tablespoon light soy sauceSpring onions and sesame seeds, for garnish Honey soy glaze 1 tablespoon vegetable oilA pinch salt and pepper½ tablespoon minced ginger, about ½ thumb-sized piece½ red chilli, finely chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes)1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon brown sugar1½ tablespoon dark soy…

Korean Fried Tofu

Irresistible Korean fried tofu! Golden cubes of crispy tofu tosses with a mouthwatering savoury, sweet, and spicy Korean sauce.

Vegetarian Katsu Curry

It’s a flavour-packed twist on a classic favourite, perfect for satisfying those curry cravings while keeping it veggie-friendly.