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The Pantry Files
All Authentic Asian recipes


Stir-Fried Char Siu Spaghetti (Hong Kong Cha Chaan Teng Style)
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.

Cheuk Ying Lau
Jul 203 min read


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
Jun 253 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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