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Ham and kimchi fried rice

Ham and kimchi fried rice
It's a ham and egg breakfast, Asian-style. Honey-glazed ham and spicy-tangy-salty kimchi provide the dominant flavors in this easy 15-minute dish.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

20-minute chicken braised in sweet spicy sauce

20-minute chicken braised in sweet spicy sauce served over rice
Chicken thigh fillets are browned on both sides then braised in a sauce made with calamansi juice, fish sauce, honey, garlic, ginger and chilies.
Cook time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Sweet sour eggplants

Sweet sour eggplants
Peeled eggplants are cubed, coated in batter, deep fried then braised in sweet sour sauce that thickens naturally as it reduces.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Miso ginger honey noodles with pork, mushrooms and vegetables

Miso ginger honey noodles with pork, mushrooms and vegetables
It's an instant ramen hack. The powdered seasoning from the pack of noodles flavors the meat and vegetables while the noodles come alive with homemade miso ginger honey sauce.
Cook time: 12 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 people

Easy crispy pork and cabbage kimchi spring rolls

pork and cabbage kimchi spring rolls
Fatty ground pork, mature cabbage kimchi, oyster sauce, a little hoisin sauce and a drizzle of sesame seed oil make up the filling for these delectable spring rolls. Serve as a snack, appetizer or enjoy with rice.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Chinese-style scrambled eggs with pork and tomatoes

Scrambled eggs with pork, tomato and sticky sauce
Scrambled eggs, browned ground pork, softened onion, garlic and tomatoes are simmered in bone broth with soy sauce, oyster sauce and hoisin sauce. Inspired by Chinese-style scrambled eggs with tomatoes.
Cook time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

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