Main Course

Pork, pepper and mango stir fry

It’s salty and sweet with a bit of tang and more than a little heat. The sweetness is supplied by mirin and mango. The heat is from shichimi togarashi (a Japanese spice mix) and sweet chili sauce.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 2 people

Spicy pork belly, spinach and coconut cream stew

Born out of an effort not to waste excess vegetables in danger of spoiling, this is a creamy and spicy one pot dish that’s best enjoyed with newly cooked rice.

Cook time: 1

Servings: 3 people

Beef (ox) tongue salpicao

Cooked and chilled ox tongue is cut into cubes, marinated in garlic, pepper and olive oil then floured, seared in butter, doused with sauce and tossed with fresh button mushrooms.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 4 people

Slow cooker beef (ox) tripe, beans and sausage soup

Dried beans, beef tripe, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and bay leaves simmered in the slow cooker overnight. The next day, they were added to sauteed vegetables and sausages for a chunky and filling soup.

Cook time: 10 40

Servings: 4 people

Miso ginger beef and asparagus stir fry

Thin slices of beef are marinated in soy sauce, sake, mirin, white miso paste and ginger then stir fried with parboiled asparagus. It's salty and sweet, a bit nutty and slightly spicy. Cooks in 10 minutes.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 2 people