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Main Meal

Steamed Seabass with Shredded Ginger

<p>It is traditional to steam a whole fish – yes, with its head on! Feel free to use halibut, cod or even salmon steaks for this recipe if you wish. Choose the freshest fish you can find.</p>

Tuna Steaks with a Peking Glaze

This basic recipe for tuna steaks with a peking glaze can be done on the barbecue or under the grill, if the weather doesn’t play ball.

Salmon Nicoise with Plum Coriander Dressing

Here a familiar favourite is given an oriental twist with delightful results. This exotic salad dressing marries well with another favourite, salmon, which can be eaten hot or cold.

Oriental Nut Loaf

Why not try something a little bit different for your dinner. This Oriental Nut Loaf is a great vegetarian main dish and loved by both vegetarians and meat eaters.

Inchi Kabin

I have only eaten this style of fried chicken in Penang and suspect it is Nonya in origin. The nonyas and babas are indigenous to the Straits Settlements of Penang, Malacca and Singapore and have their own cuisine which is mix of Chinese and Malay. This recipe uses a simple combination of three ingredients with … Continued

Pomelo Salad

This refreshing salad is a contrast of flavours and textures. Pomelos, now available in most supermarkets, are a large sweet citrus fruit, similar to a grapefruit. Traditionally, dried prawns are used in the dish but we have replaced this with frozen prawns, which are more easily available. This salad is a perfect accompaniment to a … Continued

Ants Climbing Trees Noodles

The noodles in this dish are bean thread noodles, sometimes called cellophane noodles. These noodles are made from mung bean starch and are gluten-free. When cooked these soft, slippery noodles absorb the flavours of the dish, in this case chilli bean paste, garlic and ginger – a delicious combination! Cooked with minced pork this Szechuan … Continued

Soya Sauce Chicken

A sauce (sometimes known as a Master Sauce) is the result of cooking meat in an infusion of soya sauces, sugar and a selection of spices. This sauce can be uses to flavour many dishes, especially noodle dishes and vegetables. Here is a family recipe (many families hand the recipe down from generation to generation) … Continued