Succulent chicken thigh meat combined with the chilli and umami punch of XO sauce in a crispy golden wrapper makes these chicken XO spring rolls something you will fall in love with. And the truffle mash provides a wonderfully creamy counterpoint. …
Recipes inspired by the wonderful flavors of Asia – in particular Japan, Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, and China
Asian flatbread
It resembles a pizza, but I wouldn’t be so presumptuous as to call it one. This flatbread is topped with flavours from North-East Asia. The natto, kimchi, and yuzu kosho bring complex fermented notes to complement the classic tomato and cheese. …
Mushroom and spinach dumplings in a málà broth
Dumplings are a great way to package flavours and differentiate them from their surroundings. Here, umami packed mushroom and spinach dumplings sit in a spicy, lip numbing, yet very tasty broth. …
Chilli oil
This chilli oil - vegetable oil infused with spices, chilli flakes, and Sichuan pepper, is a truly wonderful condiment. It enhances everything from soups, to dumplings, to pizza. …
Duck, roast pumpkin and bean tortilla wrap. XO sauce.
Drawing on some technique from Mexico and some flavours from Hong Kong, these duck tortilla wraps are as bold as they are complex. …
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Soba salad with natto, kimchi, okra, and poached egg
A salad to surprise and challenge your guests. As healthy as it is tasty, you will feel good after eating this soba salad. …
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Udon noodles in a mushroom curry broth
Udon noodles in a curry broth is a typical combination at udon noodle bars. This recipe gives that tasty broth a whole lot more character with the addition of both fresh and dried mushrooms. …
Corn soup with a paprika drizzle
Based on a French influenced Japanese dish called corn potage (コーンポタージュ), this soup is rich, creamy, and naturally sweet, with a good amount of spice coming from the paprika drizzle. …
Grilled eggplant, spinach, and quail eggs on soba noodles
The luxurious, velvety texture of the grilled eggplant, spinach, and soft boiled quail eggs are a worthy accompaniment for the classic soba noodles and tsuyu broth. …
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Crispy tofu and curry sauce on wild rice
The wild rice was getting past its expiry date. I had corn and tofu in the refrigerator. And a recently purchased tin of Japanese S&B curry powder. That’s how it came together. And it was wonderful. …
Corn and green onion waffles with three dips
Succulent sweet corn and umami packed green onions are encased here in crisp waffles. While delicious on their own, the three dips add their own very distinctive dimensions. …
Bò kho gyoza with bò kho dipping sauce
Reimagining bò kho as a gyoza filling and dipping sauce. Bò kho is a delicious Vietnamese beef curry soup, typically eaten with noodles or bánh mì. …
