Aubergine Unagi – This Japanese-inspired vegan recipe is originally made with eel, but it’s also AMAZING with aubergine. The aubergine is first steamed until beautifully tender, then fried in vegetable oil until crispy on the outside and melt-in-the-mouth on the inside. Then comes the best part: it’s braised in a rich, glossy sauce packed with all the incredible umami flavours of Japanese cuisine. Think soy sauce, mirin, and sake coming together to create a sweet, savoury, and deeply satisfying glaze. If you love bold, complex flavours, this Aubergine Unagi recipe is a must-try! This vegan unagi take on the classic…
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Continue ReadingBlack Pepper Beef and Crispy Noodles sure is a weeknight winner! Fast, fiery, and absolutely packed with flavour. Black pepper stir-fried beef with red peppers, aubergine, and crispy noodles—just the kind of dish that feels a little bit special but takes no time at all. The secret? Velveting the beef.…
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Continue ReadingLooking for a fast, cozy, and flavour-packed meal? This Easy Red Curry Dumpling Soup ticks all the boxes. It’s warm, spicy, creamy, and deeply comforting—the perfect weeknight dinner when you want something delicious but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Inspired by a recipe from @brendan_pang, this soup…
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Continue ReadingVietnamese Lemongrass Chicken and Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce is what you need when craving Vietnamese food. Juicy chicken, crispy and charred chicken skin dipped in a tangy sweet and spicy dipping sauce. Yuhum! My kind of food. The secret to this dish? Lemongrass. It adds that fresh, citrusy kick that…
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Continue ReadingMiso & Kimchi Coconut Noodle Soup: An amazing bowl of umami flavors for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, on the table within 20 minutes. This comforting yet vibrant dish brings together the deep savoriness of miso, the tangy kick of kimchi, and the rich creaminess of coconut milk. Gochujang…
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Continue ReadingChinese Prawn Egg Fried Rice: A great weeknight dinner, on the table within 20 minutes, super versatile with the signature Chinese flavours of soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sesame oil. This will really hit the spot! Topped off with a fried egg (or you can add an omelette to the…
