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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

Salmon, papaya and moringa (malunggay) leaves soup

Salmon, papaya and moringa (malunggay) leaves soup
Salmon collar and strips of belly are simmered with semi-ripe papaya and moringa leaves in a broth flavored with shallots, lemongrass, galangal, garlic and fish sauce.
Cook time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

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