Chinese chicken with pancakes

A twist on a favourite takeaway using chicken instead of duck, this dish is perfect for a Friday night in

Steam-fried bao buns (Sheng jian bao)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This street food dim sum from Beijing is an authentic type of bao bun that puffs up in the pan. You can fill with minced chicken, pork or prawns if you don't want to go veggie

Twice-cooked sticky duck

This recipe for tender, juicy duck with a honey glaze is staggered and takes out all the stress of doing it on the day

Gado Gado salad

Aisha Nanor Martin's spicy Indonesian salad has it all; crunchy vegetables, boiled eggs, chilli peanut sauce, fresh coriander, fried tofu and a sprinkling of prawn crackers for added crunch

Smacked cucumber pickles

These Sichuan pickles are broken into pieces, then tossed in a tangy soy, vinegar and chilli oil dressing – a refreshing accompaniment to rich Asian main courses

Pork shoulder braised in black vinegar & rice wine with pickled chillies

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Chinese black vinegar adds a malty, smoky flavour to this dinner party pork dish, slow-cooked in a ginger and oyster sauce until it melts in the mouth

Chilli pork spare ribs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Juicy spare ribs braised with a chilli and hoisin sauce that make a succulent side dish to any Chinese feast

Sticky pork belly bao buns

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

These soft Chinese bao buns are stuffed to bursting with spicy pork and topped with crushed chilli peanuts

Sprouts with pork & peanuts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Evenly-sized sprouts are ideal in a stir-fry with Asian flavours such as soy sauce, chilli and ginger – swap the pork for chicken, tofu or prawns if you prefer

Steamed bao buns

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Fill these steamed Chinese bread rolls with BBQ pork and pickled vegetables for a perfect Chinese New Year party nibble

Pickled carrot & mooli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Slice these vegetables into matchsticks, then pickle for a delicious Chinese accompaniment to BBQ pork – perfect for filling bao buns

Char siu (BBQ pork)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Marinate rindless pork belly in a sticky hoisin barbecue sauce, then roast until tender – perfect to fill steamed bao buns for Chinese New Year