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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


Honey BBQ Shake Shake Fries Seasoning
Recreate McDonald's Honey BBQ Shake Shake Fries at home with this easy seasoning recipe. Made with simple supermarket ingredients, this sweet, smoky and savoury blend tastes remarkably close to the original, with an optional honey powder upgrade for the most authentic flavour.

Cheuk Ying Lau
Jun 113 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


Curry Goat (Caribbean Curry Lamb)
Learn how to make Caribbean Curry Lamb, inspired by traditional curry goat. Tender lamb, warming spices and a rich curry sauce come together in this easy recipe, with both pressure cooker and hob cooking methods included.

Cheuk Ying Lau
Jun 73 min read


Jollof Rice Recipe
This Jollof Rice recipe is packed with rich tomato flavour, warming spices and fluffy rice. Made with simple ingredients from UK supermarkets, it's the perfect side dish for Jerk Chicken, Curry Goat or any Caribbean-inspired feast.

Cheuk Ying Lau
Jun 63 min read


Jerk Chicken Recipe (Air Fryer, Oven or BBQ)
Learn how to make easy homemade jerk chicken with allspice, thyme, garlic and ginger. This Caribbean-inspired recipe can be cooked in the air fryer, oven or BBQ and pairs perfectly with jollof rice, curry goat and coleslaw.

Cheuk Ying Lau
Jun 63 min read


Homemade Chinese Chive & Pork Dumplings
These homemade Chinese pork and chive dumplings are juicy, flavourful, and surprisingly easy to make. Learn how to wrap, boil, and pan-fry dumplings at home with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and my favourite dipping sauces.

Cheuk Ying Lau
Jun 64 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


The BEST Char Siu Recipe
Char Siu is one of the most iconic Cantonese roast meats, known for its glossy red glaze, sweet-savoury flavour, and irresistibly juicy texture. Growing up in Hong Kong, it was a staple in cha chaan tengs, siu mei shops, and family dinners, often served over rice, alongside noodles, or simply enjoyed straight from the chopping board. While traditional char siu is roasted in specialised ovens and hung over an open flame, it's surprisingly achievable at home with just a few sim

Cheuk Ying Lau
May 113 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


Easy Vietnamese Beef Pho
Pho is one of Vietnam's most iconic dishes, loved for its fragrant broth, tender slices of beef, fresh herbs, and comforting noodles. Traditionally, pho broth is simmered for hours using beef bones and aromatic spices to develop its signature depth of flavour, making it a labour of love that's often reserved for restaurants or special occasions. This quick and easy Vietnamese beef pho recipe is designed for home cooks who want all the comforting flavours of pho without spendi

Cheuk Ying Lau
May 104 min read
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