Marion’s mum Noi is her inspiration in the kitchen, so let her inspire you with this traditional Thai chilli sauce. You can make it in minutes and use it as a dipping sauce for hot or cold seafood. With its fresh red chilli and bright green coriander, it looks great on a Christmas table, too. Mum’s Nahm Jim Sauce 6 cloves garlic 6 small bird’s eye chilles 1 long red chilli...
Mama Noi’s traditional Thai dipping sauce is a must for any Thai meal. A perfect balance of spicy and salty, it certainly brings the heat and goes with just about everything. Add it to seafood or meat, drizzle it over rice, or use it as a dip for spring rolls and skewers. Mum’s Prik Nahm Pla ¼ cup fish sauce 4 tbsp chopped chillies 2 tbsp lime juice Mix ingredients in a small bowl....
Get your vegetable fix with this vibrant healthy bowl of colourful, no-carbs goodness. It’s packed with heaps of super-crunchy veg and sticky, caramelised chicken. The best part? It only uses one pan, so cleaning up is easy as anything! One Pan Sticky Chicken Bowl 1 cup Marion’s Kitchen Sticky Chilli Ginger Marinade (go to where to buy to find a store or you can try my homemade version here )...
Does anything impress guests more than a beef wellington? With a perfectly tender, almost-fall-apart centre and a pretty-as-anything lattice pastry top, it truly is a stunner. Save this one for a special occasion and give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. 625g (1 lb 6 oz) beef eye fillet (centre cut) vegetable oil, for frying 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns 1 tbsp sea salt flakes...
This cheat’s version of Chiang Mai noodle soup tastes like heaven in a bowl… and couldn’t be easier, thanks to your often-overlooked slow cooker. Slow-cooker Chiang Mai Noodle Soup 2 t bsp vegetable oil 3 tbsp Thai red curry paste 1 tsp garam masala ½ tsp turmeric 1 kg (2.2 lb ) pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 x 400ml (13.5 oz) cans coconut milk 5 cups chicken stock...
Tuck into my take on the Thai street-food classic, pad kee mao… with a seafood twist. Salty, savoury and very, very special. Spicy Seafood Drunken Noodles 5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 3 birdseye chillies, stem removed 1 large red chilli, stem removed 400g (14 oz) fresh rice noodles* 2 tbsp vegetable oil 250g (9 oz) mixed seafood (e.g. prawns, clams, squid) 100g (3.5 oz) sliced Asian greens (e.g. Chinese broccoli, Chinese kale, pak chok or bok choy)...
Slow-cooked pulled pork, marinated in a sticky chilli ginger sauce, then baked with cheesy nachos. Is your mouth watering yet? This is one epic party dish – it makes two trays so there’s plenty to go ‘round! Sticky Chilli Ginger Pulled Pork Nachos 1.2kg pork shoulder (also called Boston butt or pork neck), cut into 2 pieces 1 bottle Marion’s Kitchen Sticky Chilli Ginger Marinade (go to where to buy to find a store or try my homemade version here )...
This super-speedy salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for summer weeknights or a fuss-free side to a weekend barbecue. Make life easier by looking for frozen pre-shelled edamame beans at your Asian grocer to make the prep a breeze. Sticky Honey Prawn Noodle Salad 100g (3.5 oz) dried rice vermicelli noodles 1 tbsp sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 long red chilli, finely sliced...
Thai Green Curry Dumpling Soup Video Go Recipe Go Why You’ll Love This Recipe Juicy prawn dumplings swimming in a creamy, coconutty Thai green curry broth—this one’s as comforting as it is full of flavour. It’s fast, fuss-free, and totally satisfying. A warming, one-pot dinner that tastes like it took hours (but didn’t). What is Green Curry Dumpling Soup? This is a mash-up of two things I absolutely love: green curry and dumpling soup....
Spicy Thai salads are always a crowd-pleaser – especially when you throw noodles into the mix! Green papaya is the hero in this dish, and its firm, crispy texture does such a good job of soaking up all those som tum flavours. Serve this up as part of a banquet feast to bring freshness to the table Thai Som Tum Noodles 100g (3.5 oz) dried rice vermicelli noodles 3 garlic cloves...
Don’t be deceived – what might look like a humble beef noodle dish is actually so full of flavour. And you can say goodbye to tough beef – this one just melts in your mouth. The trick is to start with a tender cut of beef and slice it on the diagonal so that the beef sears and cooks quickly in the pan. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one is a true weeknight hero!...
Is there anything better than juicy, bouncy, steamed dumplings? This celebration of pork and crab is absolutely delicious, with the filling having the perfect texture thanks to my tips and tricks. Load ‘em up! Crab & Pork Dumplings 200g (7 oz) pork mince 80g (3 oz) crab meat 2 tsp finely grated ginger 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp Chinese Shaoxing wine 1 tsp cornflour (cornstarch) 1 egg white...
Is there nothing miso can’t do? It gives such a gorgeous hit of umami flavour to any dish. This salad is always a hit at my house – the crispy, turmeric-spiced chicken, honey-roasted fennel and carrots really pack a flavour punch. All brought together with my miso vinaigrette. Delish! 400g (14 oz) baby carrots, halved lengthways ½ fennel bulb, cut into wedges 6 garlic cloves 1 long red chilli, thinly sliced...
If you’re looking for a showstopper dish for your next dinner party, this whole fried fish will do you proud – and it’s not as scary as it looks! Boasting crispy skin, tender flesh and a tangy sweet and sour sauce, it will earn you serious kudos in the kitchen. I like to use a white fish, like snapper or seabass. Crispy Fish with Sweet & Sour Sauce 1 whole fish (size depends on how large your wok is)*...
There’ll be tears of joy once you taste my take on the classic French(ish) onion soup (with a couple of my typical twists, naturally!). So comforting, so delicious, and actually so simple once that chopping’s over! French Onion Soup 2 tbsp vegetable oil 100g (3.5 oz) unsalted butter 6 large onions (about 1.5kg/3.3 lb ), finely sliced 6 cups beef stock 2 star anise 2 bay leaves 1 cup Chinese Shaoxing cooking wine...
That’s it: from now on, I’m always saving my leftover ham at Christmas to upgrade my instant ramen stock. This is an ingenious way to get maximum flavour from something you’d probably normally just discard. Life-changing, you guys. Get amongst it! 1 ham hock 2 packets instant ramen noodles 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp sea salt 300g baby spinach leaves 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved finely chopped spring onion (scallions), to serve...
A crispy noodle pancake topped with a umami-rich stir-fry in a lusciously thick sauce? This dish is a whole lot of yes! Try your best to get fresh noodles for this one – the shelf-stable wetter ones don’t tend to work quite as well. Hong Kong Crispy Noodles with Pork & Prawn 200g (7 oz) fresh Chinese egg noodles or wonton noodles vegetable oil (enough to lightly coat the bottom of your pan)...
The secret to tender charred Korean beef is a marinade with nashi pear. Thinly sliced beef, cabbage, kimchi and Asian herbs are wrapped in soft lettuce leaves. Serve all of the ingredients at the table so everyone can make their own wraps. You can even use a tabletop grill and let them cook their own marinated beef slices. Korean Grilled Beef Lettuce Wraps 600g (1.3 lb) centre-cut beef eye fillet...
You’ll love this lamb flavoured with garlic, spring onion and soy sauce, wrapped up in little dumpling wrappers. These can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer, then steamed, boiled or fried. Add a spicy soy and vinegar dipping sauce as the perfect accompaniment. Lamb & Ginger Dumplings 300g (10.6 oz) lamb mince ½ cup finely sliced spring onion (scallions) 2 tbsp grated ginger 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped...
It’s one of the world’s most famous rice dishes… and now you can make it at home! I’ve got all the substitutions to make this awesome Malaysian favourite totally accessible. Nasi Lemak 2 cups jasmine rice 400g (14 fl oz) can coconut milk 1 lemongrass stalk * f ried peanuts, to serve h ard boiled eggs, halved, to serve s liced cucumber, to serve ayam goreng ( Malaysian Fried Chicken ) , to serve (optional)...
