Nasi goreng with a fried egg
◷ 30 mineasy
Chilled rice is fried with shallots, garlic, chilli, shrimp paste and kecap manis until savoury and lightly caramelised, then topped with a crisp-edged fried egg and served with cucumber.
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Fattoush with Toasted Pitta and Sumac
A bright, herb-filled bread salad with crisp vegetables, lemon–sumac dressing and golden toasted pitta. Add the cooled bread just before serving so it keeps some crunch.
Middle Easterneasy31 mins
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Yakisoba with Pork and Cabbage
◷ 42 mineasy
Springy wheat noodles, thinly sliced pork and cabbage with a little bite, tossed in a tangy-savoury yakisoba sauce. Cooking two separate portions keeps a domestic frying pan hot enough to fry rather than steam.
Oct 17
Crispy gnocchi with roasted peppers and burrata
◷ 44 mineasy
Golden pan-fried potato gnocchi sit over a light roasted-pepper sauce, with torn burrata and fresh basil. Keeping the sauce underneath preserves the crisp edges and soft potato centres.
Oct 15
Coconut lime fish parcels with Thai basil
◷ 41 mineasy
White fish gently oven-steamed in baking-paper parcels with coconut milk, ginger and fish sauce, then finished with fresh lime and Thai basil. Serve with jasmine rice to soak up the light, fragrant broth; thicker fillets may need extra baking time.
Oct 15
Teriyaki salmon with a glossy soy–mirin glaze
◷ 24 mineasy
Pan-seared salmon finished in a thin, glossy Japanese soy, mirin and sake glaze. Gentle simmering keeps the fish moist, while a separate final reduction prevents overcooking.
Oct 14
Greek salad with feta and oregano
◷ 15 mineasy
Chunky ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, green pepper and Kalamata olives, gently dressed with olive oil and red wine vinegar and topped with a thick slab of oregano-sprinkled feta.
Oct 12
Pad kra pao with crispy fried egg
◷ 44 minmedium
Pork mince stir-fried with garlic, chillies and peppery holy basil in a savoury, lightly clinging sauce. Serve with jasmine rice and a crisp-edged fried egg.
Oct 9
Smoky butter beans with chorizo and spinach
◷ 30 mineasy
Render cured Spanish chorizo, then simmer butter beans in its paprika-rich oil for a glossy, lightly thickened sauce. Tender spinach and a splash of sherry vinegar balance the creamy beans and smoky, savoury chorizo.
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