Spicy

Beijing beef a la Panda Express

A Chinese-American dish, Beijing Beef consists of slices of beef that are marinated, battered and deep fried then tossed with stir fried bell peppers and onion in a sauce that is all at once salty, sweet, sour and spicy.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Pork rendang

Cubes of stewing pork are mixed with herbs and spices, left to marinate then slow cooked with more spices, tamarind paste and coconut milk.

Cook time: 2

Servings: 4 people

Samgyeopsal-inspired pan-grilled pork belly

With the flavors you'd expect from authentic samgyeopsal-gui, the cooking procedure is simplified to ensure that the pork slices are cooked to perfect tenderness even without the traditional tabletop grill.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 4 people

Mexican-style pork adobada

A spicy smoky stew cooked with pork belly and Mexican-style adobo sauce made with chili flakes, chipotle, roasted garlic, cinnamon, thyme, oregano, vinegar, salt and sugar.

Cook time: 1 30

Servings: 6 people

Sweet chili sauce

A versatile sauce for dipping, salad dressing or addition to stir fries for a sticky and glossy finish. Sweet chili sauce is available in Asian stores, but most are thickened with starch. In this recipe, starch is omitted. Instead, the ingredients are boiled until reduced to a syrupy consistency.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 1 cup