I first came across this frozen tomato hack on Instagram and was curious enough to try it myself. One taste and I was completely hooked. I hadn’t realised how effortlessly tomato skin peels away once frozen, and dicing the flesh straight into a dressing makes the easiest, most refreshing topping for cold noodles on a…
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Classic Taiwanese Tshá-bí-hún 台式炒米粉
Taiwanese Stir-Fried Rice Vermicelli, known as Tshá-bí-hún (台式炒米粉) in Taiwanese Hokkien, is one of those classic home-cooked dishes that almost every Taiwanese family makes their own way. Growing up, my grandma cooked it whenever the family gathered together, and I still remember the aroma of dried shiitake mushrooms, dried shrimp, and fried shallots filling the…
Easy 10-Minute Korean Spicy Cold Noodles (Bibimguksu)
When the weather gets hot, the last thing you want is to stand in the kitchen cooking heavy meals. That’s exactly why this quick and easy Bibimguksu is one of my go-to recipes during warmer days. This refreshing Korean cold noodle dish features chewy noodles coated in a sweet, spicy, and tangy gochujang sauce, then…
Chawanmushi Style Steamed Eggs with Udon Noodles
A comforting twist on Japanese steamed egg custard, this dish pairs silky custard with chewy udon noodles for a light yet satisfying meal. Finished with savoury tamari and sweet mirin, it delivers a delicate balance of umami-rich flavours. Perfect for a cosy lunch, light dinner, or nourishing bowl any time of day. *This recipe is…
Classic Taiwanese Bí-hún Thng with Squid 台式米粉湯
Probably not the most internationally well-known Taiwanese dish, but Bí-hún Thng (台式米粉湯)—also known as Taiwanese rice vermicelli soup—is a true everyday staple in Taiwan. For many Taiwanese people, this humble bowl of rice vermicelli soup is more than just food. It represents comfort, nostalgia, and a deep sense of home. What is Bí-hún Thng 米粉湯?…
TikTok Viral Creamy Spicy Noodles / Creamy Mapo-Style Tofu Noodles
If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you’ve probably seen the viral creamy spicy noodles made with blended tofu. This simple trick uses soft tofu instead of cheese or cream to create a silky, rich sauce — making it a lighter and healthier option while still feeling indulgent. I finally decided to try it…
Quick & Easy Garlicky Vermicelli (Rice Noodles) 蒜蓉米粉
This classic garlic vermicelli dish is simple, fragrant, and packed with garlicky flavour. Rice noodles are tossed in a savoury soy-based sauce with plenty of garlic, spring onion, and a hint of chilli. It’s comforting, and comes together in under 20 minutes — perfect for busy days when you still want something homemade and satisfying….
Easy Hand-Pulled Stretchy Dumpling Noodles
If you love dumplings and noodles, this recipe is about to become your new favourite kitchen hack. Dumpling noodles are exactly what they sound like — dumpling wrappers filled, gently stretched into noodle-like strands, then cooked and tossed in a savoury chilli oil sauce. No dough-making, no kneading, and no complicated techniques required. Why You’ll…
Biang Biang Noodles with Slow-Cooked Short Rib (Made with Dumpling Wrapper Hack)
A noodle bowl over £20 in London? I know — it sounds wild, right? But that’s exactly what I paid recently at one of Soho’s viral noodle spots — a steaming bowl of oil-splash wide noodles topped with a tender, fall-off-the-bone braised beef rib. Don’t get me wrong — it was delicious. But it definitely…
Creamy Spicy Peanut Noodles – Ready in 15 Minutes
These spicy peanut noodles are the recipe I reach for when I want something fast, comforting, and full of flavour with almost no effort. The sauce is built on classic Taiwanese sesame noodles, using nutty peanut sesame paste as the base, then given a gentle kick with a gochugaru chilli oil mixture. Ready in 15…