Everyday cooking made easy — Nourishing Asian recipes & classic favourites
Salmon Rice in Tea Broth is a simple homestyle nourishing dish that is inspired by Japanese Ochazuke. The savoury salmon is paired with a fragrant tea-infused broth that is light yet deeply satisfying. It’s savoury, umami-rich, with a gentle freshness from the tea and a touch of tanginess from the sour plums.
This Chinese-style Pork Stew recipe is savoury, sweet and slightly tangy citrusy. The natural sweetness comes from the carrots and onions and subtle tanginess from the tomatoes. The addition of cardamom brings a slightly citrusy aroma.
Learn how to make Chinese Style Spinach Soup (苋菜汤) with salted egg, century egg, and ikan bilis broth. A simple, nourishing, and homely soup just like at the restaurants, but easy to cook at home.
This Chinese Style Tofu with Egg Drop Sauce dish is a light saucy tofu dish with natural sweet, savoury, umami flavours from the prawns and dried scallops. It is comforting, flavourful and so easy to make, just perfect for simple weekday meals.
This One Pot Braised Chicken and Mushroom Noodles recipe is warm, comforting, and full of homely flavors. Juicy chicken, earthy mushrooms, and noodles braised in a rich sauce — an easy one-pot meal perfect for family dinners.
Learn how to make soft and fluffy Chinese egg sponge cake (Gai Dan Gou) with this easy recipe. Light, moist, and airy — perfect for beginners and nostalgic for those who grew up with it.
The soup has a unique umami savouriness from the Korean seaweed. The texture is light while the seaweed adds a nice soft crunchy bite.
Pandan Sponge Cake is popular in Malaysia and Singapore. This recipe makes a light and spongy cake with a lovely pandan aroma.
This old cucumber soup has a clean, mellow flavour that’s naturally sweet from the old cucumber and red dates, with a rich, savoury depth from the pork bones and umami sweetness from the dried squid. The texture of the soup is light and smooth, while the old cucumber turns soft and tender after simmering, almost melting in your mouth.
This Steamed Fish with Preserved Radish recipe is savoury, sweet and slightly spicy balanced with the natural sweetness from the fish.
This popular Chinese dim sum dessert is one of my favourites. The egg tart has a biscuit-type crust and a smooth, sweet custard filling.
This Steamed Pork Ribs with Bitter Gourd recipe is savoury with a lovely natural bitterness from the bitter gourd. It’s quick to prep, healthy and a comforting home-cooked dish.