Easy Asian Recipes
I went on a spontaneous 4-day trip to San Sebastián, eating my way through many pintxos bars and restaurants, and honestly the food really does live up to the hype! If you’re planning a visit, these are the places I highly recommend and the ones I’d 100% go back to, along with where I stayed and what else we got up to while we were there.
This Spicy Korean Cold Noodle Salad is my take on bibim-guksu, made with chewy somen noodles, lots of crunchy veg, and a sweet, spicy, tangy gochujang sauce. It’s the perfect dish to have when you want something quick and refreshing, especially in the UK heatwave!
If you’ve ever visited a cha chaan teng (Hong Kong-style diner), you’ve probably come across Hong Kong Black Pepper Chicken Rice. This comforting dish features juicy chicken thighs, a rich black pepper sauce served over rice. Whether you’re craving a taste of Hong Kong or just an easy weeknight dinner, this recipe definitely hits the spot!
A cosy Cantonese homestyle dish that’s all about comfort and flavour. This steamed chicken with Chinese sausage and mushrooms is juicy, savoury and packed with umami, with the sausage melting into the chicken as it steams. It’s high in protein, perfect with rice, comes together in under 45 minutes, and is easily one of my top 5 favourite steamed dishes to make at home.
Thai glass noodle salad (Yum Woon Sen) is the perfect summer meal when you want something light but still packed with flavour. It’s made with a spicy, tangy Thai dressing that’s so addictive I could honestly eat this a few times a week. Fresh herbs, glass noodles, and an addictive sauce come together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect when you want something quick, refreshing, and full of flavour.
Satay beef noodle soup (沙嗲牛肉麵) is a classic cha chaan teng breakfast dish made with tender beef in a rich, nutty, slightly spicy satay sauce, served over instant noodles or rice vermicelli. It’s quick, comforting, and full of flavour, ready in about 30 minutes for a nostalgic Hong Kong-style meal at home.
Hey, it's Karen! I was born and raised in Hong Kong, now living in London. This blog is where I share easy and approachable East Asian recipes I love, especially the ones that bring back childhood memories. Thanks for dropping by! 大家食飯~
