All Authentic Asian recipes

Bring the taste of a Hong Kong cha chaan teng home with this Stir-Fried Char Siu Spaghetti. Sweet char siu, onions and spring onions are tossed with spaghetti in a savoury soy, Maggi and oyster sauce for an easy 20-minute meal that's perfect for using up leftover char siu.

Bring the flavours of a Hong Kong BBQ restaurant home with this Honey Garlic Air Fryer Pork Belly. Marinated with garlic, soy sauce and Shaoxing wine, then finished with a sticky honey glaze, it's juicy, caramelised and ready in just 23 minutes. Traditionally made with pork ribs, this recipe also works perfectly with pork belly or pork shoulder, making it an easy weeknight favourite.

This High-Protein Hong Kong-Style Chicken Jerky is a healthier homemade take on the classic sweet and savoury snack. Made with chicken mince, a glossy honey glaze and simple pantry ingredients, it's chewy, flavour-packed and perfect for meal prep or high-protein snacking. Prefer the traditional version? Simply swap the chicken for pork mince.

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.

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.

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.

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

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