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Crispy Bean Curd Salad with Kung Po Dressing

Bean curd is a good source of protein and this salad is ideal for vegans and vegetarians. Lightly season bean curd with salt and black pepper before frying in peanut oil for maximum flavour.

Eight Vegetable Hot Pot (Chup Chye)

Although this dish is of South East Asian origin it is also know as Chap Chye. It is made up of a mixture of dried and fresh vegetables and tastes better the day after cooking when the vegetables have had time to absorb the flavour of the sauce. Eat with hot Jasmine Rice.

Prawns and Asparagus in Yellow Bean Sauce

Frozen raw prawns are available in all our stores and are good value as there is a wide range to choose from. Individually frozen prawns can be separated and what you don’t need can be saved for another day. Do try to bring a freezer bag with you to ensure prawns do not defrost en-route.

Nonya Noodles

Nonyas are Straits born women from Singapore, Penang or Malacca, who have a culture and cuisine of their own in South East Asia – a unique, spicy, blend of Malay and Chinese. These noodles are served on special occasions like birthdays and weddings. I have used lean belly pork and fresh prawns in this recipe … Continued

Chicken Rice

<p>Chicken Rice is very popular in South East Asia. This recipe gives you two options: an easy option using pre prepared chicken rice stock and supermarket bought ready roasted chicken, or one to make from scratch.</p>

Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup

Creamed corn is an important ingredient in this soup. It makes a perfect starter as it can be made ahead of time, refrigerated and warmed up. Remember to add the egg prior to serving the soup and not before.

Salt and Pepper King Prawns

Cook these prawns in their shells with salt, black pepper and butter and you will be surprised at the results. We have added a little chopped chilli for heat. Our supermarkets sell frozen king prawns at a reasonable price.

Crispy Seaweed with Toasted Sesame Seeds

A popular restaurant starter, Crispy Seaweed is actually deep fried spring greens. Try making this at home for a cheap and easy starter or use it as a garnish for other appetizers.

Hokkien Mee

This Hawker noodle dish from Singapore and Malaysia is cooked in a broth made from prawns and pigs tails. As you may encounter problems obtaining pigs tails from your local supermarket I have replaced them in this recipe with spare ribs.