If you’re looking for a quick and flavourful meal that combines the best of Japanese and Mexican cuisines, this Japanese Taco Rice is the perfect dish. It features savoury ground beef, seasoned with a blend of spices, served over warm, fluffy rice, and topped with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and a perfectly poached egg. Finished with melted cheese and a hint of spice from jalapeno chilli, this dish is a fun and delicious fusion meal that’s sure to become a favourite....
Dim sim is really popular here in Australia: it’s a Chinese-inspired dumpling made with meat and vegetables, and looks very similar to siu mai. Here’s how to make homemade dim sim from scratch – they’re worth every step of the process! Marion’s Best Dim Sim 16 wonton wrappers 1 cup finely sliced cabbage, to serve ¼ cup finely sliced spring onion (scallions), to serve 1 long red chilli, finely sliced, to serve...
I’m always looking for ways to incorporate that miso umami into dishes – this Miso Maple Glazed Salmon recipe has that delightful blend of savoury and sticky-sweet flavours we love. Super quick but 10/10 impressive. I love serving this one with my Creamy Japanese Potato Salad. Miso Maple Glazed Salmon 4 x 200g salmon fillets, centre cut, about 4cm thick through the centre creamy Japanese potato salad, to serve (optional)...
Noodles. A thick, rich, savoury gravy. A mish-mash of wondrous toppings that add to the already immense vibe. This, my friend, is lor mee, a Chinese Hokkien dish that restores your soul, warms your heart and delivers pure joy. Go on. You deserve it. Singapore Lor Mee (Braised Pork Noodles) 400g (14 oz) fresh hokkien noodles 6 dried shiitake mushrooms 1 cup bean shoots (beansprouts), to serve 4 fish cakes, sliced (optional)...
The showstopper sauce you need this holiday season: this plum sauce is sweet, sticky and has hidden depths of flavour. The ideal partner to crispy roast pork, if you ask me! Spiced Plum Sauce 500g (17 oz) plums in juice 1 cup sugar ½ cup white vinegar 1½ tbsp fish sauce 1 cinnamon stick 2 whole star anise. Separate the plums and the juice. Carefully slice the plums in half and remove the stone from the centre ....
This Spicy Apple Crumble takes a classic dessert and gives it a cheeky little upgrade with a spoonful of Marion’s Kitchen Crispy Chilli Oil. The apples cook down into soft, tangy, lightly spiced chunks, while the crumble topping turns golden, buttery, and beautifully crunchy. And that warm peanut butter–chilli drizzle? It’s creamy, sweet, gently spicy, and absolutely addictive. It’s the perfect dessert for cosy nights, weekend entertaining, or when you want something comforting but a little unexpected....
Sticky pork belly slices, sweet roasted apple and silky cabbage, nestled on a bed of perfectly steamed rice… this super bowl is full of serious flavour. Even better, it’s a one-pan, traybake recipe, so clean-up is a breeze! Sticky BBQ Pork Rice Bowl 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1kg (2.2 lb) pork belly rashers* 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tbsp finely grated ginger 600g (21 oz) cabbage, thinly shredded...
Super simple, but super tasty, this no-carbs dinner makes light work of midweek meal-making. The sticky, oven-baked flaky chilli ginger salmon soaks up the homemade marinade perfectly and, paired with salad, vegetables or ‘slaw, it’s one heck of a weeknight dish. Sticky Chilli Ginger Salmon 4 salmon fillets ½ cup Marion’s Kitchen Sticky Chilli Ginger Marinade (or you can try my homemade recipe ) lime wedges, to serve Thai-style ‘slaw:...
Everything that is magical about Thai food comes together in one plate of this Thai green chicken curry with noodles. Apple and pea eggplants elevate the flavour and texture, while bouncy vermicelli noodles make it filling, comforting and satisfying. Using Marion’s Kitchen Thai Green Curry kit makes things happen extra quick too, meaning it’s a great midweek meal, ready in around half an hour. Thai Green Chicken Curry with Noodles 200g (7 oz) dried vermicelli noodles...
The classic flavours of Thai tom yum soup get a fried rice makeover, and boy is this dish a success in my book! It’s so incredibly fragrant and has just the right level of spice to make your tastebuds sing. Tom Yum Fried Rice 2 tbsp finely chopped galangal 1 lemongrass, pale part bruised and finely chopped 3 birdseye chillies 4 makrut lime leaves, finely chopped 3 tbsp vegetable oil...
Just a 10-minute marinade turns these boneless pork chops into a juicy, tender midweek meal. Grill on the barbecue or in a chargrill pan and add cucumber, tomato and a fried egg dressed with nuoc cham. Serve with rice. Vietnamese Grilled Pork Chops 4 x 150g (5 oz) boneless pork loin chops 3 tbsp fish sauce 2 garlic cloves, finely grated 1 tsp sugar ¼ tsp turmeric ¼ tsp ground black pepper...
