Chilli fish sauce (prik nam pla) is the perfect accompaniment for this delicious and easy fried rice with delicate crab meat. Using precooked rice is best, and means that you can have this meal on the table in less than 20 minutes. 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 2 eggs, lightly whisked 200g (7 oz) crab meat 3 cups cooked rice 1 tbsp light soy sauce...
As if noodles weren’t glorious enough, I’ve only gone and added bacon to them… and dumplings, too! Salty and savoury and packed with umami, this is a quick and easy weeknight meal to soothe your soul. I’ve also added some tangy kimchi because… well… when isn’t kimchi a good idea? 200g (7 oz) dried egg noodles 100g (3.5 oz) bacon, diced 12 frozen dumplings (e.g. shrimp or pork gyoza)...
Here’s the secret to getting more greens in your weeknight diet: wrap your dinner in lettuce! These handheld wonders are savoury, tangy and pack just the right amount of crunch. Banh Mi Meatball Lettuce Cups 1 t bsp vegetable oil lettuce leaves, to serve Kewpie mayonnaise* , to serve Coconut Sriracha (find out where to buy here ) , to serve c oriander (cilantro) leaves , to serve (optional)...
More midweek meal ideas coming at ya! These cheesy baked potatoes have a spicy, Korean-inspired pork and gochujang topping and are an easy family recipe to add to your dinner rotation. 4 large potatoes, washed 2 tbsp vegetable oil 500g (1 lb) pork mince sea salt 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2½ tbsp gochujang* 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 large tomato, finely chopped ¼ cup roughly chopped coriander (cilantro)...
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In the mood for chicken pad thai? Too easy! Using Marion’s Kitchen Pad Thai kit, all you need to add is chicken, egg and spring onion. Cook the noodles and chicken, then the egg and add the pad Thai sauce. Top with chopped peanuts for a super-quick weeknight meal that’s on the table in just 20 minutes. Even Mama Noi approves. Chicken Pad Thai Marion’s Kitchen Pad Thai meal kit, which includes:...
Make the traditional restaurant classic at home with my version of Chinese spring onion pancakes. They’re a little bit crispy, a little bit flaky… and a whole lot of delicious! Add a spicy dipping sauce and you’ve got a great appetiser or party food option. Chinese Spring Onion Pancakes 300g (10.5 oz) plain flour (all-purpose flour), plus extra for kneading 170ml boiled water, cooled for 1 minute 1 tsp sea salt, plus extra for sprinkling...
This chicken dinner is wrapped up and ready in less than half an hour, and it delivers flavour in buckets: it’s creamy, rich and has a hint of sweetness and spice that makes it so darn good. Serve with rice or noodles and you’re all set. Coconut Sweet Chilli Chicken 600g (1 lb 5 oz) chicken thigh fillets, quartered 1 bottle Marion’s Kitchen Sticky Chilli Ginger Marinade (find out where to buy , or try my homemade sticky chilli ginger sauce recipe )...
Nothing says ‘comfort’ more than a golden-topped, flaky pie. And this one is all the feels: creamy, spicy, salty and all-round awesome. Creamy Gochujang Chicken & Bacon Pot Pies 750g (1.6 lb) chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 garlic clove, finely chopped ¼ tsp ground white pepper 1 tbsp vegetable oil 100g (3.5 oz) thick cut bacon, cut into lardons 250g (8.8 oz) Swiss brown or button mushrooms, halved...
Creamy Ham-Broth Ramen Noodle Soup Video Go Recipe Go Why You’ll Love This Recipe This is the ultimate upgrade for instant ramen, and it starts with something you might normally throw away. A leftover ham hock gets slowly simmered to create a deeply savoury broth, then finished with peanut butter, coconut milk and lime for a creamy, balanced ramen base that tastes anything but instant. It’s rich without being heavy, comforting without being boring, and once you’ve tried it, you’ll never look at leftover Christmas ham the same way again....
Fiery spicy chicken with gooey melted mozzarella cheese is the perfect combination for this pan bake. Gochujang chilli paste plus chilli and paprika give the fire. Serve this with rice and steamed Asian greens to round out the meal Korean Fire Chicken with Cheese 500g (about 1lb) chicken breast, diced into roughly 2cm (about ½”) cubes 1/3 cup gochujang chilli paste* 2 tsp chilli powder (add more or less to taste)...
Now here’s a fun way to use up your Thai massaman curry paste: make meatballs! Not only are we using those fragrant flavours in the meat itself, but we’re also creating a delicious curry sauce that’s just begging to be mopped up with some fresh bread. 500g (1 lb) beef mince ½ cup panko breadcrumbs 1 egg, lightly whisked 1 tbsp Marion’s Kitchen Thai Massaman Curry Paste 1 small brown onion, finely diced...
Chicken tikka masala. From scratch. In a microwave. Yep, you heard me. I’m making the Indian curry classic in the humble kitchen appliance, from the charred, marinated chicken to the epic sauce that’s so good, you’ll want to swim in it. And you would not BELIEVE how phenom it tastes. Yep, modern microwaves are chock full of tech to ensure your food is chock full of flavourama and I am here for it....
I can’t get enough of these marinated prawn skewers – they’re perfectly juicy, beautifully marinated and so tasty! You could also try these on the barbecue for some chargrilled goodness. If so, try soaking your bamboo skewers in some water beforehand to prevent them burning. 3 garlic cloves 2 coriander roots 1 tsp white peppercorns 1/2 tsp sea salt 500g (1 lb) peeled and deveined prawns 1 tbsp fish sauce...
The perfect ratio of chewy wrapper, crispy base and that lovely sweet prawn, water chestnut and garlic chive filling. Lovely. Go all out and make your own wrappers, or use store-bought gyoza wrappers as a shortcut. Prawn & Chive Potstickers 1 bunch flowering garlic chives (or Chinese garlic chives, regular chives or spring onions) 300g (10.6 oz) peeled and deveined prawns (shrimp) 50g (1.76 oz) finely chopped water chestnuts*...
A few little tricks and techniques make this humble weeknight dinner truly epic. The secret is all in the braising sauce that I cook the chicken in – that then becomes the base of the sauce for the noodles. Double the flavour! Soy Sauce Chicken & Noodles 4 dried shitake mushrooms 1 tbsp vegetable oil 4 slices ginger 6 garlic cloves, smashed 4 spring onions (scallions), sliced lengthways 2 star anise...
This sweet and tangy chilli jam is the sole reason why condiments maketh the dish. A true pantry hero, and one I definitely can’t live without! Sweet & Tangy Chilli Jam 10 large dried red chillies 6 fresh long red chillies 1 red onion, roughly chopped 5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised, trimmed and pale part coarsely chopped 2 tbsp chopped fresh ginger ¼ cup vegetable oil...
Old-school recipes are classic for a reason: they’re delicious! This fried rice is traditional but full-on tasty, and is also ideal when you’re on a budget. Thai ‘Railway’ Fried Rice 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 small onion, sliced 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1 tomato, cut into wedges 1 handful (about 1/3 cup) of sliced cabbage 3 cups cooked rice (see my recipe here ) 1 tbsp fish sauce...
Fire up the barbie and let’s get grilling: these beef satay skewers are everything that’s great about summer eating. So tender and tasty, they’re impossible to resist. Thai Beef Satay 600g (1.3 lb ) steak (preferably a tender cut like rib eye, sirloin, strip loin or rump), cut into roughly 3cm cubes 20 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes vegetable oil for cooking sliced red onion, diced cucumber and coriander leaves (cilantro) to serve...
Cook this Thai restaurant favourite at home with no fussy prep or faff required. Simply add chicken, potatoes and onion to the ingredients in Marion’s Kitchen Thai Massaman kit and you have all you need for a perfect curry every time. 1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil 1 x Marion’s Kitchen Thai Massaman Curry Meal Kit , which includes: – MASSAMAN CURRY PASTE – COCONUT MILK – DRIED HERBS & CHILLI...
