Stir it Up

BBQ Sauce (Pork Loins ala Char Siu)

I am writing this column back home in the UK and summer has finally begun. When it stops raining and the sun makes a full appearance in the sky, people will flock to their local supermarket to buy a...

Root

Synonymous with Chinese cookery and will be a prevalent flavour in most savoury dishes, Ginger has an unmistakable taste, which for me provides dishes with a slightly sour flavour, whilst giving subtle heat. I wanted to find a dish...

Slurp!

This month I have decided to focus on an ingredient that even the most well-mannered diners struggle to eat without looking ridiculous; noodles. My first experience of the street staple is something I will always remember. To start, I...

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