Asian home cooking, made in the UK
Recipes
Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean and Indian dishes that work first time, written for a British home cook with ingredients you can buy near you.
Pancit Palabok: Filipino Noodles with Shrimp Sauce
Rice noodles draped in a rich, orange shrimp and annatto sauce, topped with boiled egg, crushed...
Ginataang Gulay: Filipino Vegetable Coconut Stew
Mixed vegetables simmered gently in coconut milk with a little shrimp paste, a simple, comforting Filipino...
Halo-Halo: Filipino Shaved Ice Dessert
A colourful layered dessert of shaved ice, evaporated milk, sweet beans, jellies and fruit, topped with...
Sinigang na Baboy: Filipino Sour Pork Soup
A comforting, deeply sour pork soup, souring agent and pork ribs simmered together with vegetables into...
Pancit Bihon: Filipino Stir-Fried Noodles
Thin rice noodles stir-fried with chicken, vegetables and a savoury soy-based sauce, a Filipino party staple....
Lumpia: Filipino Fried Spring Rolls
Thin, crisp fried spring rolls filled with seasoned minced pork and vegetables, a Filipino party essential...
Chicken Inasal: Filipino Grilled Chicken
Chicken marinated in kalamansi, vinegar, garlic and annatto oil, then grilled until charred and served with...
Bicol Express: Spicy Coconut Pork
Pork simmered in coconut milk with shrimp paste and plenty of chilli, named after a fast...
Sundubu Jjigae: Korean Soft Tofu Stew
A bubbling, spicy Korean stew built on silken tofu, gochugaru and a cracked egg stirred in...
Bo Luc Lac: Vietnamese Shaking Beef
Cubed beef seared hard and fast in a garlicky, peppery sauce, tossed over watercress and served...
Khao Soi: Northern Thai Curry Noodle Soup
A rich, coconut curry noodle soup from Northern Thailand, topped with crispy fried noodles for contrast....
Chicken Adobo: Filipino Braised Chicken
Chicken braised in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and bay leaves until deeply savoury and tender, one...
Beef Rendang: Slow-Cooked Indonesian Curry
Beef simmered low and slow in coconut milk and a fragrant spice paste until the sauce...
Chicken Karaage: Japanese Fried Chicken
Bite-sized chicken thigh marinated in soy, ginger and garlic, coated in potato starch and fried until...
Jjajangmyeon: Korean Black Bean Noodles
Thick wheat noodles tossed in a dark, savoury black bean sauce with pork and vegetables, a...
Kimchi Fried Rice
Well-fermented kimchi fried hard with rice and gochujang, topped with a fried egg, one of the...
Pad See Ew: Thai Stir-Fried Wide Noodles
Wide rice noodles stir-fried with Chinese broccoli, egg and a simple dark soy sauce, milder and...
Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon)
Rice paper rolls packed with prawns, herbs, vermicelli and lettuce, light and fresh, served with a...
Char Kway Teow: Malaysian Stir-Fried Flat Noodles
Smoky, savoury flat rice noodles tossed with prawns, egg and Chinese sausage over the highest heat...
Nasi Goreng: Indonesian Fried Rice
Indonesia's answer to fried rice, built on sweet soy sauce and a spoonful of chilli paste,...
Laksa: Malaysian Spicy Coconut Noodle Soup
A rich, spicy coconut broth over noodles and prawns, built from a fragrant paste of chilli,...
Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)
Minced chicken stir-fried hard and fast with garlic, chilli and Thai holy basil, served over rice...
Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
Wide rice noodles stir-fried hard and fast with chilli, garlic and holy basil, spicier and punchier...
Sichuan Twice Cooked Pork (Hui Guo Rou)
Pork belly simmered until tender, then sliced thin and stir-fried with doubanjiang until slightly crisp at...
Sichuan Dry-Fried Green Beans
Green beans fried until blistered and slightly wrinkled, then tossed with garlic, chilli and a little...
Salt and Pepper Prawns
Crisp-fried prawns tossed with garlic, chilli and spring onion in a peppery salt seasoning, ready in...
Banh Mi: Vietnamese Baguette Sandwich
A crisp baguette packed with pate, pickled vegetables, coriander and your choice of meat, balancing rich,...
Gua Bao: Taiwanese Steamed Buns with Pork Belly
Soft, pillowy steamed buns folded around braised pork belly, pickled greens and crushed peanuts. Gua bao...
Beef Pho: A Fragrant Vietnamese Noodle Soup
A fragrant, long simmered broth, rice noodles, and thin slices of beef. Pho takes time, but...
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl: Sticky Chicken Over Rice
Sticky, glossy chicken thigh, glazed in a sweet soy sauce, over a bowl of rice. Faster...
Tteokbokki: Spicy Korean Rice Cakes
Chewy rice cakes, a spicy sweet sauce, and about 20 minutes. A Korean street food classic...
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Poached chicken, rice cooked in its own stock, and a sharp ginger chilli sauce. Simple ingredients,...
Panang Curry: A Rich, Nutty Thai Curry
Rich, nutty and thicker than a red curry, with a gentler heat. A weeknight Thai curry...
Okonomiyaki: A Savoury Japanese Cabbage Pancake
A thick, savoury cabbage pancake, topped with sauce, mayonnaise and bonito flakes that dance in the...
Egg Drop Soup
Silky ribbons of egg in a light, savoury broth. Ready in about 10 minutes with ingredients...
Tteokbokki: Spicy Korean Rice Cakes
Chewy rice cakes in a sweet, spicy gochujang sauce. A popular Korean street food snack that...
Larb: Thai Minced Chicken Salad
A sharp, herby minced chicken salad, lifted with lime, fish sauce and toasted rice powder. Ready...
Vietnamese Pho: A Fast Weeknight Broth
A shortcut pho that skips the long simmered bone broth but keeps the warm spice and...
Kung Pao Chicken: Spicy and Sticky
Diced chicken, peanuts and dried chillies in a sticky, sharp sauce. Ready faster than a takeaway...
Tonkotsu Ramen at Home (Shortcut Method)
Real tonkotsu broth simmers for a day or more. This shortcut gets close using stock, milk...
Prawn and Chive Dumplings
Chopped prawn and Chinese chives wrapped in a thin skin, pan fried or steamed. A good...
Okonomiyaki: Japanese Savoury Pancake
A thick cabbage pancake topped with a sweet sauce, Kewpie mayo, and bonito flakes that move...
Bang Bang Chicken: Cold Shredded Chicken in Sesame Sauce
Cool cucumber, shredded chicken, and a nutty, spicy sauce. A Sichuan classic that needs no cooker...
Yakitori Chicken Skewers with a Sweet Soy Glaze
Smoky, sticky and glazed with a sweet soy sauce. Yakitori is Japanese pub food, easy to...
Cashew Chicken: A Fast Chinese Takeaway Favourite
Crunchy cashews, tender chicken, and a glossy savoury sauce. One wok in about 20 minutes. Cashew...
Katsu Sando: Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Japanese Style
Crispy panko chicken, soft bread, and a sharp sweet sauce. A katsu sando is a sandwich...
Yaki Udon: A Fast Japanese Noodle Stir Fry
A fast Japanese stir fry noodle dish, in one wok in about 20 minutes. Yaki udon...
Chicken Katsu: Crispy Panko Chicken, Ready in 20 Minutes
Crispy, panko coated chicken, the base for a proper katsu curry sauce. Ready in about 20...
Naan Bread Recipe (Soft, Puffy, No Tandoor Needed)
Soft, puffy naan bread in a hot pan, no tandoor needed. Mix the dough, let it...
Tom Yum Soup: A Fast Weeknight Version
Tom yum is a hot and sour Thai soup, traditionally built on fresh lemongrass, galangal, and...
Char Siu Pork Without a Rotisserie or Smoker
Char siu is Cantonese barbecue pork, marinated in a sweet, savoury glaze and traditionally roasted on...
Mapo Tofu: A Milder Version That Still Tastes Right
Mapo tofu is a Sichuan dish of silken tofu and minced pork in a chilli bean...
Korean Fried Chicken: Crispy Without a Deep-Fat Fryer
Korean fried chicken gets its shatter-crisp coating from a double fry, but a shallow pan works...
Beef Bulgogi: Sweet and Savoury Korean Grilled Beef
Sweet, savoury Korean marinated beef, grilled or seared hot and fast. One of the easiest Korean...
Dan Dan Noodles: Spicy Sichuan Noodles with Pork
A numbing, spicy Sichuan noodle dish with a savoury sesame and chilli oil sauce, topped with...
Mapo Tofu: A Numbing, Spicy Sichuan Classic
A numbing, spicy Sichuan classic of silken tofu and minced pork in a doubanjiang-based sauce.Mapo Tofu400g...
Japchae: Korean Glass Noodles with Beef and Vegetables
Korean glass noodles stir-fried with vegetables and beef in a sweet soy dressing. Served warm or...
Char Siu Bao Buns: Steamed Buns Filled with Barbecue Pork
Fluffy steamed buns filled with sticky char siu pork. A weekend project that is easier than...
Korean Fried Chicken: Double-Fried and Gochujang Glazed
Shatteringly crisp double-fried chicken coated in a sticky, sweet-spicy gochujang glaze.Korean Fried Chicken600g chicken wings or...
Tom Yum Soup: A Hot and Sour Thai Classic
A hot, sour, and fragrant Thai soup built on lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaves. Ready in...
Char Siu Pork: Sticky Cantonese Barbecue Pork
Sticky, sweet-savoury Cantonese barbecue pork with a signature red glaze. Oven-roasted, no rotisserie needed.Char Siu Pork800g...
Massaman Curry: A Rich Thai Coconut Curry
A rich, coconut-based Thai curry with a Persian-influenced spice blend. This version uses a shop-bought paste...
Gyoza: Crispy-Bottomed Japanese Pork Dumplings
Pan-fried Japanese dumplings with a crisp base and juicy pork filling. Store-bought wrappers make this far...
Bibimbap: A Simple UK Kitchen Method
Bibimbap is a Korean rice bowl topped with seasoned vegetables, a fried egg, and gochujang, mixed...
Thai Green Curry: A Simple Weeknight Recipe
Thai green curry is a creamy coconut curry built on shop-bought green curry paste, fish sauce,...
General Tso Chicken: Fried and Baked Versions
General Tso chicken is crisp fried chicken tossed in a sweet, spicy, and slightly tangy sauce...
Teriyaki Salmon: A Simple, Sticky Recipe
Teriyaki salmon is pan-seared salmon fillets glazed in a sticky sauce of soy sauce, mirin, sake,...
Miso Ramen: A Rich Bowl at Home
Miso ramen is a bowl of noodles in a savoury broth flavoured with a miso tare,...
Orange Chicken: Crisp Chicken in a Sticky Sauce
Orange chicken is bite-sized fried chicken tossed in a sticky sauce made from orange juice, soy...
Vegetable Spring Rolls: A Step by Step Guide to Rolling and Sealing
Vegetable spring rolls are shredded vegetables wrapped tightly in a thin pastry wrapper, then fried until...
Chicken pad thai
Chicken pad thai lives or dies on the sauce. Most UK recipes either water the flavour...
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is a thick Chinese soup made sour with black vinegar and hot...
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is crisp fried chicken coated in a glossy sauce of soy, hoisin, honey and...
Honey chilli chicken
Honey chilli chicken is crisp coated chicken tossed in a sticky glaze of honey, chilli, soy...
Singapore noodles
Singapore noodles are thin rice vermicelli stir fried with curry powder, prawns, egg and crunchy vegetables...
Sweet and sour sauce
Sweet and sour sauce is a thick, glossy Chinese takeaway sauce made from tomato ketchup, vinegar,...
Crispy shredded chicken
Thin strips of chicken in a light batter, tossed in a sweet chilli glaze that clings...
Special fried rice
The one with the prawns, the char siu and the peas. Special fried rice is not...
Chicken satay with peanut satay sauce
Skewers off the grill and a peanut sauce you will want to eat with a spoon....
Salt and pepper chips
The best thing on the Chinese takeaway menu, and the easiest to make badly. Get the...
Salt and pepper chicken
The Friday night order, made properly at home. Crisp coated chicken tossed through peppers, onion and...
Crispy chilli beef
Sticky, hot and properly crunchy. The takeaway favourite, in one wok in about half an hour....
Pork and prawn siu mai
These look fiddly but the folding is forgiving. Steam a batch and serve with soy. Pork...
Sticky miso aubergine
Ten minutes hands on for a dish that tastes like a restaurant. The glaze does the...
Quick kimchi noodles
A store-cupboard dinner in about 15 minutes. Use ripe kimchi for the deepest flavour. Quick kimchi...
Gochujang chicken
One tray, sticky and spicy. Serve with rice and something cool alongside. Gochujang chicken 6 boneless...
Chinese chicken curry
A mild, glossy takeaway-style Chinese chicken curry. Blend the sauce smooth for the classic look, or...
Egg fried rice
The trick is cold cooked rice and a hot pan. Use leftover rice from the day...
Beef in black bean sauce
Tender beef and peppers in a savoury black bean sauce. Keep the heat high and the...
Sesame prawn toast
A classic starter that is easy to get right. Fry prawn-side down first so it cooks...
Chicken chow mein
A weeknight favourite. Chop everything before you start, as it cooks fast. Chicken chow mein 2...
Katsu curry sauce
The katsu curry sauce everyone asks for. One pan, about ten minutes of real work, and...