Crispy San Choy

These Crispy San Choy-kopita Rice Paper Triangles are the ultimate snack you didn’t know you needed. They bring together the savoury filling of San Choy Bow, with juicy pork, crunchy water chestnuts and soft vermicelli noodles. Each bite is wrapped in crispy golden rice paper. They’re air-fried for a crunchy finish without the mess of deep-frying. With help from the Marion’s Kitchen San Choy Bow Meal Kit, they’re easy to make and packed with flavour....

January 26, 2026 · 2 min · 424 words · Cameron Clemans

Crispy Thai Pork Toasts

The perfect party food, these bite-sized pork toasts are totally moreish – you can’t just stop at one! I loved these as a kid, with their crispy, savoury goodness, dipped into sticky, sweet sauce. Amazing! They’re also great as an appetiser if you’re having friends over… I’ve not met anyone who doesn’t like these! 400g (14 oz) pork mince 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 egg white 1 tbsp fish sauce...

January 26, 2026 · 2 min · 218 words · Kenneth Olivier

Fried Chicken Laab San Choy Bow

Fresh, crispy lettuce parcels filled with fried chicken? All the flavours of a Thai laab salad and all the crunch of a san choy bow? So much yes. Salad just got interesting. 500g (1 lb) boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces sea salt 2 tbsp raw glutinous rice* vegetable oil, for deep frying 1 cup plain (all-purpose) flour 5 Asian red shallots, finely sliced, plus extra for garnish...

January 26, 2026 · 3 min · 473 words · William Blood

Giant Chicken Satay Wrap

800 g chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in removed 1 x Marion’s Kitchen Thai Chicken Satay Meal Kit , which includes: – MARINADE – THAI SATAY SAUCE 2 tbsp sour cream 1 cucumber, finely sliced into ribbons 1 small red onion, finely sliced Iceberg lettuce leaves (or your favourite leafy greens) 1 large sheet of baking paper (about 40 cm x 40 cm) Place chicken thighs in a bowl with the kit’s MARINADE sachet....

January 26, 2026 · 2 min · 238 words · Lisa Slaughter

Homemade Chinese Plum Sauce

Nothing quite beats the taste of homemade, and this Chinese plum sauce is no exception. It’s the perfect companion to spring rolls, fried chicken, wontons… just about anything really! The best part? It only takes 15 minutes to rustle up a batch. Homemade Chinese Plum Sauce 4 prunes, soaked in 4 tbsp hot water for 10 minutes 500g (1 lb) black plums, cut into chunks, pits discarded ¼ cup apple cider vinegar...

January 26, 2026 · 2 min · 251 words · Kellie Thomas

How To Cook Quinoa

Quinoa is an ancient grain that is often referred to as a superfood for its nutritional qualities and is considered a healthier substitute for white rice and pasta. For the best results, rinse the quinoa before cooking to remove the outer coating, which can leave a bitter taste. 1 cup quinoa 1¼ cups water Place the quinoa into a fine sieve and rinse with water. Drain the water and place the quinoa into a saucepan....

January 26, 2026 · 3 min · 467 words · Kay Trudeau

Korean-style Beef Stir

This is not your average beef stir-fry! I have a few tips and tricks to getting the beef super tender on this one. And I just love the gorgeously spicy Korean flavours of kimchi and gochujang. It’s also ready in minutes so it makes the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner. Korean-style Beef Stir-fry 2 x 200g rib eye steaks (sirloin, striploin, scotch fillet or rump steaks are also fine to use)...

January 26, 2026 · 2 min · 351 words · Damian Jarvis

Miso Caramel

This velvety sauce combines the rich sweetness of caramel with a hint of savoury umami from white miso. There are SO many ways to enjoy it. I personally like to drizzle it over vanilla ice cream for a sublime but simple treat. But it’s equally as delicious poured over a slice of cheesecake, or spread generously on thick, buttered toast. ½ cup caster (superfine) sugar ½ cup thickened (heavy) cream...

January 26, 2026 · 1 min · 152 words · Allen Bell

Mum’s Prawns In Blankets

Keep the tails on the prawns to use as a handle when you serve these as finger food at your next party. Perfect for a Chinese New Year celebration, these little prawns are rolled in ready-made spring roll wrappers and fried to golden crispness. A sweet-and-sour dipping sauce is the best accompaniment. Mum’s Prawns in Blankets 1/3 cup plain flour 16 medium-sized peeled and deveined prawns 16 spring roll wrappers (11 x 11cm/4 x 4 inches)...

January 26, 2026 · 2 min · 216 words · Charles Fredrick

One Pan Satay Chicken & Rice

Who doesn’t love a one-pan dish – not only do you make the most of all the cooking flavours, but there’s minimal washing up! That’s my kind of dinner. Hopefully you’ll love this peanutty, gnarly chicken as much as I do. One Pan Satay Chicken & Rice 2 cups jasmine rice 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2½ cups chicken stock ½ tsp ground turmeric 8 skin-on chicken thighs 1 bottle Marion’s Kitchen Thai Spicy Satay Marinade (or try my homemade satay sauce recipe )...

January 26, 2026 · 2 min · 249 words · Christopher Marin

Pepper Steak With Garlic

This steak is an absolute knockout: it’s seared to perfection with a peppery, caramelised crust, then basted with a savoury, umami-packed garlic-miso butter. Juicy, tender and beefed up to the max. 2 x 200g porterhouse steaks (also called sirloin or strip steaks) 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns 1 tbsp black peppercorns 1 tbsp white peppercorns sea salt 1 tbsp olive oil sprigs of thyme and rosemary cooked green beans, to serve...

January 26, 2026 · 2 min · 346 words · Monte Garrison

Teriyaki Steak Rice Bowl

This is one steak dinner with a twist! Juicy strips of teriyaki beef, tender rice, charred vegies, a soft egg and some seriously good sprinkles… this one’s a bowl of pure happiness. 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice 300g (10 oz) rib eye or scotch fillet steak (or any other cut of steak you prefer) sea salt 1 tbsp vegetable oil Marion’s Kitchen Classic Japanese Teriyaki Marinade (or try my homemade teriyaki sauce recipe )...

January 26, 2026 · 3 min · 434 words · Traci Weimer

Thai Chilli & Basil Fried Rice

Love fried rice? Love spicy food? Then you are going to seriously love this hot, hot, hot rice dish, which borrows its flavour from the much-loved Thai basil and chilli stir-fry. Yes it’s fiery, but trust me: it’s also fabulous. Thai Chilli & Basil Fried Rice 4 garlic cloves 4 bird’s eye chillies (or any spicy chilli you have locally) ¼ tsp sea salt ¼ cup oyster sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce...

January 26, 2026 · 2 min · 293 words · Joshua Williams

Wonton & Bbq Pork Noodle Soup

This recipe has all my favourite words in it! I mean, who doesn’t love wontons, BBQ pork, noodles AND soup, right. It’s an iconic street food dish in Thailand for a reason, and it’s one of my favourite meals to make when I’m relaxing at home and need a big bowl of warming soup to keep me company. Wonton & BBQ Pork Noodle Soup 8 cups chicken stock 4 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly bruised...

January 26, 2026 · 3 min · 434 words · Gloria Whitmore

Asian Crispy Shrimp Po’boy

Sometimes there’s nothing like a delicious sandwich on crunchy bread, which is exactly why I created this epic po’boy recipe. It’s full of crispy lettuce, fresh herbs, spicy sauce, zingy pickles… and the star of the show: beer-battered deep-fried shrimp. So good! Asian Crispy Shrimp Po’Boy 16 medium prawns, peeled & deveined* ½ cup cornflour (cornstarch) vegetable oil, for deep frying 4 soft baguette rolls, split horizontally 2 cups shredded lettuce...

January 25, 2026 · 4 min · 706 words · Cheryl Thomas

Chinese Garlic Broccoli

Whoever said vegies were boring? This Chinese-inspired garlic broccoli is far from it – it’s packed with savoury goodness. Serve it alongside other dishes in your next banquet for a healthy dose of Asian greens. Chinese Garlic Broccoli ¼ cup vegetable oil 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil ¼ tsp sugar 1 tbsp water 400g (14 oz) Chinese broccoli...

January 25, 2026 · 2 min · 247 words · Jacqualine Gelston

Classic Gin & Tonic

Crisp and classic, this is my ultimate gin and tonic. Good for any occasion, if you ask me! 45ml your choice of gin 120ml Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water dehydrated lime, for garnish fresh bay leaf, for garnish Fill a short tumbler glass with ice. Add gin to glass, then pour over the Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water. Stir. Clap the bay leaves in your hand to gently bruise as this releases its natural aroma and oil....

January 25, 2026 · 1 min · 89 words · Gladys Orozco

Classic Ham Salad

OK, so I’ll be the first to admit this one isn’t exactly Instagram-friendly. However, don’t be dissing this dip because my word, it is actually pretty amazing. Serve with assorted crackers or on bread rolls – it’s ideal to use up leftovers or as an easy ‘help yourself’ option on game day. 500g cooked ham, roughly chopped 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved 2 tbsp finely chopped celery ½ brown onion, roughly chopped...

January 25, 2026 · 1 min · 148 words · Joseph Castleberry

Fish Head Curry

This Singaporean fish head curry epitomes the Little Red Dot perfectly: it’s a unique blend of cuisines and flavours. This dish in particular merges South Indian curry aspects with the Chinese favoured dish of steamed fish head. It’s layered and lush and is surprisingly straightforward to make. Feel free to use fish meat instead if the head freaks you out – it will still be delicious, just not quite as spot-on as the real deal....

January 25, 2026 · 4 min · 655 words · Gussie Brandt

Homemade Honey Soy Garlic Marinade

I love how using just a few, simple ingredients can create something so majestic, and this marinade of mine is no exception. It’s sweet, sticky and savoury with a gorgeous garlic flavour, too… and tastes exactly like the bottled version. Perfect on chicken, pork, prawns, seafood and tofu. Give it a whirl! ½ cup soy sauce ¼ cup honey ¼ cup brown sugar 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tbsp finely chopped onion...

January 25, 2026 · 1 min · 156 words · Trent Alford