Crispy pork belly – it’s a joyous thing. This air fryer recipe means Cantonese restaurant-style pork (with lots of crunchy crackling!), made with ease and convenience. It’s perfect served with steamed or fried rice, Asian greens and your choice of dipping sauce. 500g (1 lb) piece pork belly sea salt, to season 2 tsp Chinese Shaoxing wine 2 tsp Chinese five spice powder Use a ruler and a Stanley knife to score the pork belly at 1⁄2-cm (3/16”) intervals....
My version of Japanese mazemen noodles is a total must: it’s a dry ramen dish that celebrates bacon, egg and a savoury, umami-laden sauce. The perfect weeknight dinner that will become a firm family favourite. Bacon & Egg ‘Mazemen’ Noodles 250g (9oz) bacon or pancetta, cut into 1cm thick batons 2 tbsp mirin 1 tbsp miso 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp vegetable oil ¼ cup finely sliced spring onions (scallions)...
A classic Reuben is all the things: thinly sliced corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and a dressing to die for. Here, I’ve packaged it all up to make the best Reuben sandwich recipe I know how to make and the result is stellar. Let’s lunch. In collaboration with Panasonic . 1 loaf rye bread 70g (2.5 oz) unsalted butter Swiss cheese slices 200g (7 oz) white sauerkraut 8 dill pickles...
This delightful twist on a margarita cocktail is a heady mix of tequila, cointreau, lime, agave syrup and a delightful dousing of Italian Blood Orange Soda. And the salty rim? That, my friends, is a lip-smacking, tingle-tangly salt and Sichuan peppercorn combo that totally hits the spot. 30ml tequila 15ml cointreau 30ml lime juice 10ml agave syrup 90ml Fever-Tree Italian Blood Orange Soda lime wedge dehydrated blood orange slices, for garnish...
Love the famous Thai green papaya salad but struggle to find the ingredients at your local supermarket? Then this one is for you. It uses carrot instead of papaya but still has the spicy kick. Perfect for a hot summer day, it’s a great salad to serve as a starter or side to your main meal. Carrot Som Tum 4 small Thai garlic cloves or 2 regular garlic cloves...
Love comfort food but can’t decide what to make? This mash-up is the comforting collab of dreams: French onion ramen noodle soup. 2 x packets of instant ramen noodles ½ cup grated gruyere cheese 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped Cheesy mustard croutons: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 2 tsp Dijon mustard sea salt ½ day-old baguette, sliced, then torn into roughly 3cm (just over 1 inch) chunks...
This noodle dish is ALL the things! Tender, sticky beef, bouncy noodles and a glossy, joyful sauce make this one a household favourite of mine. And it tastes even better the next day, too… if you have any leftover, that is! Chinese Braised Beef Noodles 500g (1 lb) beef short ribs, sliced into individual ribs or into pieces (depending on the cut of short rib) 500g (1 lb) chuck steak or gravy beef, cut into roughly 4cm cubes...
Sometimes you just need a comfort food recipe that lights up inside and makes you happy – and this is it. Filipino spaghetti is kind of like spag bol, but with a sweeter tomato sauce base. It was requested by my followers in the Philippines… and I’m so glad I got to try this nostalgic classic. Happiness on a plate! 2 tbsp vegetable oil 300g (10.5 oz) canned frankfurters or hotdogs, sliced...
If carbonara had a Thai cousin, this would be it. Creamy egg yolk and cheese meet the punchy heat of green curry, wrapped around chewy ramen noodles and crispy bacon bits. It’s bold, comforting and totally moreish. 100g bacon or pancetta, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tbsp Marion’s Kitchen Green Curry Paste 2 portions dried ramen noodles 3 egg yolks 1 whole egg 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve...
Making your own noodles is easier than you think, and the best part is that you can make them earlier in the day you want to use them and keep them covered in the fridge until it’s time to cook. Rice noodles are gluten free. Homemade Rice Noodles 1 cup rice flour 1/3 cup tapioca starch 1 tsp sea salt 1¼ cups water, plus extra if needed. vegetable oil...
If you can’t get hold of my bottled Marion’s Kitchen Classic Japanese Teriyaki marinade, never fear – here’s the very same recipe I use to make it from scratch. No nasties, just pure, honest ingredients. Rustle up this homemade teriyaki recipe in mere minutes, then use it on your favourite meat or seafood, sear on a scorching hot grill, and tuck in. I also love to serve teriyaki chicken on a bed of noodles for a more filling, carb-filled option and, for something lighter during the hotter months, teriyaki salmon alongside some steamed Asian greens is where it’s at....
This Japanese rice bowl is the ultimate comfort food – and that silky, onsen egg is so soft, it really does ooze into everything. Feel free to leave it off or substitute with a fried version if runny eggs aren’t your thing, although I reckon it makes it even more epic! Japanese Beef & Onsen Egg 400g (14 oz) scotch fillet (rib eye) steak 4 eggs, room temperature 1 tbsp vegetable oil...
These Thai fishcakes are everything you want in a quick snack or crowd-pleasing starter. Crispy on the outside, tender and bouncy on the inside, and packed with bold, aromatic Thai flavours. Made with fragrant red curry paste, makrut lime leaves and crunchy snake beans, they’re an easy way to bring a taste of Thailand to your kitchen. Serve them with a zesty sweet chilli dipping sauce for the perfect balance of sweet, salty and spicy in every bite....
If summer was a dish, this potato salad would be it! Fresh, sweet and vibrant with a tangy lime dressing, this side dish is so tasty, it’ll easily be the star attraction at your next gathering. Potato, Pea & Mint Salad with Lime Coconut Dressing 1 cup fresh or frozen peas 800g (1 lb 12 oz) baby potatoes , halved 240ml bottle Marion’s Kitchen Thai Basil Lime & Coconut Salad Dressing...
Your guests will love this party food platter – it’s my Asian take on the classic prawn cocktail! Creamy, spicy, fresh and with a delectable crunch of the wonton wrapper, it’s a bitesize beauty worthy of any celebration. Prawn Cocktail Wonton Cups vegetable oil, for brushing 20 wonton wrappers 200g (7 oz) cooked peeled prawns, diced ½ cup finely shredded iceberg lettuce ½ avocado, finely diced 4 tbsp finely chopped coriander (cilantro)...
Put your feet up and let your rice cooker make dinner tonight. Go on. You deserve it. In partnership with Panasonic Australia Rice-cooker Garlic Prawn Rice 4 dried shiitake mushrooms 3 Chinese lap cheong sausages, sliced 1 tbsp finely grated ginger 2 cups jasmine rice 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp dark sweet soy sauce e.g. kecap manis 2 tsp sesame oil 2 cups chicken stock ½ cup Chinese Shaoxing cooking wine...
Light and fluffy crepes, filled with whipped cream and tropical mango… what a dessert recipe! So simple, yet so delicate and divine. You could totally make these pancakes on the stovetop in a frying pan, but I like the way the rice cooker function gives them a gorgeously even colour all over and a gentle cook. In collaboration with Panasonic . 50g (1.7 oz) all purpose flour 1 tbsp icing sugar mixture, plus extra to sprinkle...
This scallion pancake with scrambles is your new cafe-style brunch at home. You get crisp, golden pancake edges, soft and fluffy eggs with a slick of Marion’s Kitchen Crispy Chilli Oil, and a fresh, crunchy pickled daikon and carrot salad to cut through the richness. It is easy to make, uses simple pantry ingredients, and comes together in about 30 minutes. If you love savoury pancakes, chilli oil eggs or anything that tastes like a weekend treat without leaving the house, this one’s for you....
Invented in Singapore zi char restaurants, this seafood dish is rather special. Succulent king prawns get a nostalgic coating in and the result is rich, sweet, savoury and crunchy. The perfect share plate, add these cereal prawns to your next Asian dinner banquet and dive in. 2 ½ tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour 2 ½ tbsp cornflour (cornstarch) 1 egg 1 cup original Nestum cereal 3 tsp caster (superfine) sugar...
These soft and fluffy bao buns are the ideal companion for this sticky pork and sweet, finger-licking hoisin. As you’re resting the pork overnight, this is ideal for relaxed weekend cooking, and you can even make buns ahead of time for a helping hand. So good, you’ll keep going back for more! Slow-roasted Pork Belly Bao ¼ cup hoisin 1 cucumber, thinly sliced ¼ cup finely sliced spring onion...
