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The Pantry Files
All Authentic Asian recipes


Easy Vegetable Stir-Fry Udon (Vegan)
This easy Vegetable Stir-Fry Udon is a quick Hong Kong-inspired noodle dish made with chewy udon, fresh vegetables, and a simple savoury seasoning. Ready in just 20 minutes.

Cheuk Ying Lau
2 days ago3 min read


Saizeriya-Style Spicy Chicken Wings (辛味チキン) – Easy Copycat Recipe
Recreate Saizeriya's famous Karami Chicken (辛味チキン) at home with this easy copycat recipe. These crispy, juicy chicken wings are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and a touch of sweetness for the perfect balance of savoury flavour and mild heat. A restaurant favourite made with simple pantry ingredients.

Cheuk Ying Lau
4 days ago3 min read


Mapo Tofu Recipe
This easy Mapo Tofu combines silky soft tofu, savoury minced pork and a rich chilli garlic sauce for a quick and comforting weeknight meal. Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect served with steamed rice.

Cheuk Ying Lau
5 days ago3 min read


Chinese BBQ Beef Skewers (Night Market Style)
These Chinese BBQ beef skewers are inspired by Northern Chinese street food, featuring juicy grilled beef, aromatic cumin and chilli, and a flavour-packed dipping powder that's hard to resist.

Cheuk Ying Lau
5 days ago3 min read


Chinese Egg Fried Rice Recipe
A simple and authentic Chinese egg fried rice recipe made with day-old jasmine rice, eggs, and a few pantry staples. Learn the secret to achieving fluffy, restaurant-style fried rice at home, plus tips for cooking perfect rice, adding your favourite proteins, and storing rice safely.

Cheuk Ying Lau
Jun 84 min read


Easy Pad Kra Pao Recipe (Thai Basil Pork)
This easy Thai Basil Pork (Pad Kra Pao) recipe combines savoury pork mince, fish sauce, chillies, and basil for a flavour-packed 20-minute meal.

Cheuk Ying Lau
Jun 14 min read


Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
Skip the takeaway and make this easy Kung Pao Chicken at home in under 30 minutes. Tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, fragrant spring onions, and a savoury sauce with just the right amount of heat come together in this simple weeknight dinner that's packed with flavour and easy-to-find ingredients.

Cheuk Ying Lau
May 303 min read


Lazy Japanese Curry (Perfect for Katsu Curry)
Japanese curry is one of Japan's most popular comfort foods, loved for its rich, thick sauce, mild sweetness, and hearty combination of vegetables and meat. Unlike Indian or Thai curries, Japanese curry focuses less on spice and more on deep savoury flavours, making it a family favourite that's enjoyed everywhere from homes and school canteens to dedicated curry restaurants across Japan. This quick and lazy 30-minute Japanese curry recipe is designed for busy home cooks who w

Cheuk Ying Lau
May 113 min read
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