Category: Asian

Asian cuisine is incredibly diverse, with each country and region having its own unique flavours, ingredients, cooking techniques, and traditional dishes. From the spicy flavours of Southeast Asia to the delicate tastes of Japan, Asian cuisine offers an extensive range of flavours.

Teriyaki Tofu

Teriyaki tofu, a beloved Japanese dish starring firm tofu coated in a sweet-savoury teriyaki sauce. An irresistible fusion of flavours and textures.

Chinese Fried Sesame Balls

Crispy on the outside, chewy soft on the inside, and coated with the nutty aroma of sesame seeds, each bite is a burst of flavours and textures.

Chinese Three-Cup Aubergine (三杯茄子)

The Three Cup Sauce Three cup aubergine is a twist on the classic Taiwanese dish ‘three cup chicken (三杯雞)’ which features tender chicken pieces of cooked with the signature ‘three cup’ sauce, which is a balanced blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine, along with aromatics like ginger and garlic. Three cup aubergine…

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Steamed Chicken Thighs with Black Bean Sauce

This is one of the most typical Cantonese dishes people make at home in Hong Kong. A more traditional version of it would be to use pork spare ribs, but in the UK it’s easier to get pork belly slices or use chicken thighs which are all equally delicious. Not only is the meat itself…

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Chinese Chicken Soup With Fresh Coconut

A traditional Chinese coconut chicken soup will have a few more ingredients such as apricot kernels, which you will find in Chinese shops. This is a simplified recipe with only the basic ingredients: chicken and coconut. I use a small whole chicken in it, with two fresh coconuts and all the chunks and water. The…

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Pan-fried Chinese pork buns

Pan-fried Chinese pork buns (生煎包) are a popular street food originating in Shanghai, China. These buns are known for their golden, slightly crispy crust on the bottom and soft, fluffy texture on the top.

Taiwanese Salt and Pepper Chicken

When you think of night markets in Taiwan, this salt and pepper chicken has to be one of the first foods that comes to mind. They are so tender and juicy, and also fried to perfection.

Difference between light soy sauce and dark soy sauce 

Light soy sauce is, as its name suggests, lighter in colour and has a thinner consistency than dark soy sauce. Dark soy sauce, on the other hand, is darker and has a thicker consistency as a result of the longer fermentation process. To enhance the colour of dishes, you want to use dark soy sauce.

Garam Masala Chicken

We tend to have a lot of leftovers when we cook a whole chicken. I like to use the leftovers the next day for either chicken mayo or coronation chicken sandwiches, chicken pie, chicken curry or a chicken chow mein. Ingredients 1.5kg whole chicken 1 tbsp ground cumin1 tbsp ground coriander1 tbsp garam masala1 tsp…

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