Main Course

Rice cooker Hainanese-style chicken

In a 1.5 liter electric rice cooker, chicken thigh fillets, rice, spices and broth cook together to make a fast, easy and tasty meal for any time of the day.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 4 people

Miso, pork and eggplant stir fry

Deep fried diced eggplants coated in potato starch and browned ground pork are glazed with a sauce made with equal amounts of miso paste, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce and rice vinegar.

Salty, sweet, tangy with a hint of heat, this simple and inexpensive meat and vegetable dish cooks in 20 minutes.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 4 people

Chili honey mustard fried chicken

We like to double fry our chicken. Over medium heat to cook the meat through then over high heat to create a light and crispy crust. A glaze is optional but, in this case, you want to bathe the chicken in it.

Cook time: 12

Servings: 2 people

Beef tongue with lemongrass chili sauce

Inspired by the South American beef tongue in vinaigrette and Thai fried egg salad (yum khai dao), this is a dish of thinly sliced boiled beef tongue soaked in a sweet, salty and spicy sauce.

Cook time: 3 30

Servings: 4 people

Shakshuka-inspired ground pork adobo and egg

Shakshuka-style ground pork adobo and egg served over rice

Ever tried cracking eggs directly into a pan of simmering pork adobo? They cook in the rendered fat infused with garlicky saltiness. Now scoop the adobo and eggs into bowls of rice…

Cook time: 20

Servings: 3 people

Asian grilled chicken skewers

Chicken thigh fillets are cut into small cubes and marinated in a mixture of fish sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, chili, lemongrass and palm sugar before they are threaded onto bamboo skewers and grilled.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Pork spare ribs braised in soda

I’d call it 7-Up pork ribs but Sprite was used here. Almost any soda drink can be substituted but I find that the citrusy ones are best for marinating and / or braising meat.

Cook time: 1 45

Servings: 6 people

Garlic butter noodles with honey and gochujang

Sweet, sour, salty and packed with heat, this spicy meatless mushroom and noodle dish can be cooked in 15 minutes flat. Enjoy for breakfast, snack, lunch or dinner. Cook extra for second and third helpings.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 3 people