This viral no-wrapping soup dumpling hack recently took over social media, and after watching so many variations flood my feed, I finally had to try it myself…and honestly, it’s brilliant! The idea is simple: instead of painstakingly wrapping delicate pleated dumplings, you build the filling in a small dish, top it with a dumpling wrapper,…
Easy Hand-Pulled Stretchy Dumpling Noodles in Chilli Oil Sauce
If you love dumplings and noodles, this recipe is about to become your new favourite kitchen hack. Dumpling noodles are exactly what they sound like — dumpling wrappers filled, gently stretched into noodle-like strands, then cooked and tossed in a savoury chilli oil sauce. No dough-making, no kneading, and no complicated techniques required. Why You’ll…
Taiwanese Sesame Oil Chicken Soup (Ma You Ji) 台式麻油雞
If you’re craving something warming, gingery, and truly comfort-bowl worthy, this Taiwanese Sesame Oil Chicken Soup (Ma You Ji / 麻油雞) is exactly what you need. It’s a slightly heartier, stew-style version of the classic sesame oil chicken you’ll find across Taiwan. Chicken is gently simmered with ginger, dried shiitake mushrooms, and Taiwanese rice cooking…
Easy Air Fryer Kimchi Prawn Bao
If you loved my viral Air-Fried Prawn Bao from 2024, you’re going to want to try this upgraded version! I’ve been experimenting with different fillings for those pocket-shaped, store-bought steamed buns — they’re like soft, fluffy Asian-style burgers that can hold almost any filling you think of. After trying a Thai-inspired version with Pad Kra…
Easy Shortcut Spring Onion / Scallion Pancakes with Dumpling Wrapper Hack
If you love crispy, flaky spring onion pancakes, but don’t want to make the dough from scratch — this recipe is for you! I’m always on the lookout for smart kitchen shortcuts, and this one instantly became one of my favourites when I first tried it years ago. Recently, I wanted to share it again…
Tender Steamed Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms
If you love simple, comforting home-style Asian dishes, this steamed chicken with shiitake mushrooms is one you’ll want to keep on repeat. The magic lies in its simplicity: a quick marinade, a short steaming time, and ingredients that do all the work to create incredible depth of flavour. Why You’ll Love This Recipe This…
Biang Biang Noodles with Slow-Cooked Short Rib (Made with Dumpling Wrapper Hack)
A noodle bowl over £20 in London? I know — it sounds wild, right? But that’s exactly what I paid recently at one of Soho’s viral noodle spots — a steaming bowl of oil-splash wide noodles topped with a tender, fall-off-the-bone braised beef rib. Don’t get me wrong — it was delicious. But it definitely…
Easy Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Eggs) Recipe
This easy Mayak egg recipe features soft, jammy eggs soaked in a flavourful marinade—each bite delivers a burst of sweet, savoury, and slightly spicy goodness. These are Korean marinated eggs, also known as Mayak Gyeran (마약계란). The name literally translates to “drug eggs” because they’re so addictive you’ll keep coming back for more. Simple to…
Strawberry Mochi (Ichigo Daifuku) いちご大福 – Easy Japanese Dessert at Home
Strawberry Mochi, also known as Ichigo Daifuku (いちご大福), is a beloved Japanese sweet made from soft and chewy mochi filled with sweet red bean paste (anko) and a fresh, juicy strawberry. The combination of chewy mochi, creamy bean paste, and tangy-sweet strawberry makes this treat both refreshing and indulgent. While Ichigo Daifuku has been enjoyed…
Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry in Crispy Air-Fried Buns (Pad Kra Pao Bun)
If you loved my viral Air-Fried Prawn Bao from 2024, you’re going to be obsessed with this one, too. I’ve been experimenting with new ways to use store-bought pocket-shaped steamed buns lately, they’re like fluffy Asian-style burgers that can be filled with endless possibilities. And this time, I’m giving them a Thai twist with a…