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Sumac Chicken Salad Bowl

Marion Grasby — Fri, 24 May 2024 08:04:31 +0000

The protein for salad bowls benefit immensely from the ‘kiss of the wok’. As soon as that spiced chicken touches down into the searingly hot embrace of your wok, you’ll know what I mean. The high heat and smoky caramelisation from the wok give you the illusion that you fired up a grill and spent time tending to it when all you actually did was stir-fry.

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Satay Chicken Chopped Salad

Marion Grasby — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:18:42 +0000

Think salad is boring? Think again. Deliciousness has a name and it’s called satay chicken chopped salad. Yep, with just a few Asian-ingredient twists, you’ve got yourself a luscious bowl of virtuousness that’s crispy, fresh and tastes utterly incredible.

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Anything but sad: easy salads that ACTUALLY taste good

Marion Grasby — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:23:12 +0000

Anything but sad: easy salads that ACTUALLY taste good

Vibrant. Zippy. Fresh. This is the salad compilation of your virtuous dreams.

No-one likes soggy lettuce, fact. But salads can be anything but sad – especially when they’re full of texture, tang and a symphony of flavours with every mouthful. Yep, salads can be a legit, standalone meal: hearty, satisfying and totally crave-worthy. Whether they’re bulked out with noodles, roasted veg or crispy chicken, one thing’s for sure: you’ll love these recipes for easy salads that ACTUALLY taste good.

Quick and easy salads you’ll want seconds of

If there’s one thing you need to know about me, it’s that I don’t do bland. I want off-the-radar flavour, texture by the bucketful and all-round deliciousness. From Thai salads and san choy bow handheld heroes, I’ve got the recipe compilation you’re in need of. Get ready to tuck into some tasty salads that go with seafood, chicken, pork and much, much more…

Thai Roasted Cauliflower Laab Salad

Tangy, spicy, fresh and fragrant… this veggie version of Thai laab salad is so good, you’ll be crying out for more. Cauliflower is the perfect vessel for that divine dressing, and it really soaks up all those flavours perfectly.

Gado Gado

While Indonesian gado gado is traditionally served with fried tofu or tempeh, my version throws in some chicken skewers for a satay-esque spin. Serve it family style so everyone can help themselves to a truly celebratory salad.

Thai-style Salmon & Herb Salad

Tender fish, fresh herbs and a spicy-sour dressing to tie it all together. Knockout status.

Fried Chicken Laab San Choy Bow

Fresh, crispy lettuce parcels filled with fried chicken? All the flavours of a Thai laab salad and all the crunch of a san choy bow? So much yes. Salad just got interesting.

Chilli Caramel Salmon Salad

The star of the show in this easy salad recipe is that chilli caramel that bastes both the fish and acts as a final drizzled flourish at the end. Serve this Vietnamese-inspired dish as a starter, side or main – it’s fabulous either way.

Roasted Cauliflower, Bacon & Pepita Salad

With its creamy interior and crunchy outer, oven-roasted cauliflower is the perfect vessel for a dressing of champions: in this case, my miso and sesame vinaigrette. Gnarly, salty bacon boosts the savoury factor. Salad doesn’t get much better.

Miso Grilled Chicken Salad Bowl

One of my most popular salad recipes and, well… one look at that gloss on the chicken and it’s easy to see why. The umami flavour in the miso pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, edamame beans and cherry tomatoes for a summer salad that is super more-ish.

Roast Beef ‘Tataki’ & Miso Pumpkin Salad

Marion’s version of Japanese tataki sees melt-in-the-mouth tender beef fillet in a beautiful, umami-rich marinade. Served with a fresh and fabulous tasty salad, and you’ve got a weekend lunch of champions to impress your loved ones.

Thai Basil & Coconut Chicken ‘Caesar’ Salad

This is my riff on a Caesar salad – and dare we say it – a much better version than the traditional! Not that there’s anything wrong with the humble Caesar salad (or Cae Sal as Molly Baz calls it) – we love it as much as the next person. But the basil and coconut dressing in this one pairs perfectly with the crunchy, crumbed chicken, parmesan and bacon. It’s truly epic.

Easy salads: Asian ‘slaw

Fresh, crunchy, simple but oh-so epic, this Asian coleslaw is all the things. It’s salad, just better.

Epic Korean Potato Salad

Pops of apple, creamy potatoes and crunchy cabbage bring the party to your tastebuds. The Korean chilli flakes in the homemade salad dressing are next-level, too.

How to: Ultimate Thai Beef Salad

Bring freshness to the table and enjoy a lighter dinner option with this tasty Thai salad. It’s the perfect balance of melt-in-the-mouth seared steak, gorgeous herby goodness and crunch.

Vietnamese-style Chicken Salad

A chicken salad like no other, this dish is sweet, salty, tangy, crunchy. Oooof. What a combo.

Korean Spicy Dumpling Salad

How to make a bowl of dumplings feel more virtuous? Just add salad! Here, I’ve combined the two and I’m not even sorry – it’s fresh, filling and downright delicious.

Crying Tiger Beef Lettuce Wraps

It might be called Crying Tiger Beef, but the only tears will be ones of PURE JOY once you serve up this share platter at your next party. Perfectly seared steak, fresh herbs and a killer sauce make this ‘salad’ the hottest dish in town.

Creamy Roasted Potato & Bacon Salad with Miso Dressing

Think potato salad is gluggy, bland and boring? Then think again, because this version is amazingly savoury, and the bacon takes it beyond basic. Ideal for your next barbecue.

Honey Sesame Coleslaw

This delicious Asian-style coleslaw is a great side for any meal. Toss it together in next to no time using purple and white cabbage for colour, and crispy fried shallots as a crunchy topping. One of the best easy salads, promise.

Vietnamese Salmon Noodle Salad

Get set for flavour fireworks: this Vietnamese noodle salad recipe is bursting at the seams with good stuff. Tangy dressing, fragrant herbs, the crispiest salmon ever and delicious crunchy toppings.

Roasted Sweet Potato & Mint Salad with Vietnamese Dressing

Sweet potato gives a mellow earthiness to this robust and substantial salad, and the pops of mint bring herbaceous freshness and zing to every mouthful. Paired with the tangy Vietnamese dressing and it’s a knockout side dish.

Banh Mi Meatball Lettuce Cups

Here’s the secret to getting more greens in your weeknight diet and enjoying more easy salads: wrap your dinner in lettuce. These handheld wonders are savoury, tangy and pack just the right amount of crunch.

Crispy Chicken & Honey Miso Roast Vegetable Salad

Is there anything miso can’t do? It gives such a gorgeous hit of umami flavour to any dish. This easy salad recipe is always a hit at my house – the crispy, turmeric-spiced chicken, honey-roasted fennel and carrots really pack a flavour punch. All brought together with miso vinaigrette. Delish!

Vietnamese Prawn & Green Papaya Salad

This easy salad is an absolute sensation. It’s fresh and tangy, and soaks up every last drop of that immense dressing. So fresh. So divine. So going to make it tonight.

Potato, Pea & Mint Salad with Lime Coconut Dressing

If summer was a dish, this potato salad would be it! Fresh, sweet and vibrant with a tangy lime dressing, this side dish is so tasty, it’ll easily be the star attraction at your next gathering.

Thai Crispy Egg Salad

This is homemade Thai egg salad just like Mama Noi makes it! The secret to this dish is getting the oil nice and hot before you cook the eggs so that they go fantastically crispy.

Grilled Pepper Chicken & Green Mango Salad

Perfect for summer, this fresh and crunchy mango salad makes best friends with charred chicken skewers. And while the marinade may look simple, believe me – it really does add heaps of Thai flavour to the meat.

Thai Salmon Noodle Salad

Perfectly cooked, flaked salmon is the ideal accompaniment to this zingy noodle dish, which is full of fresh herbs, zesty lime and a good hit of chilli. And it’s ready in just 15 minutes. Feel free to control the spice level to get it working for your tastebuds.

Spicy Thai Corn Salad

This take on som tum heroes sweetcorn, and it’s a fantastic and quick salad that goes with chicken or other meats. The chillies do pack a punch, so feel free to dial it down and use a bit less if you’re not a massive spice-lover.

Roast Pumpkin & Feta Salad with Tamarind Vinaigrette

Crunchy, spicy and with a hint of sweetness from the roasted pumpkin – what a winner. The feta adds a lovely salty flavour, too.

Vietnamese-style Pepper Chicken Noodle Bowl

This is, without doubt, the noodle salad bowl that always makes me smile. It’s just full-on flavour with every mouthful.

Spicy Thai-style Tuna Salad

This dinner comes together in a crazy-fast 10-minutes… and you’d better believe it’s packed full of flavour, too! Raid your pantry and turn boring canned tuna into something truly fabulous: a vibrant, top salad bursting with Thai goodness.

Sichuan Fried Chicken & Radish Salad

There’s nothing like deep-fried ANYTHING to get the juices flowing, but fried chicken? It’s a no-brainer fave, especially when the coating here is light, golden and anything but greasy. This Chinese recipe is based on a typical, vinegary Sichuan salad that’s full of incredibly strong flavours. My version is far less polarising, and all the more delicious for it.

Weeknight Chicken Noodle Salad

For a simple, better-for-you weeknight dinner, look no further than this poached chicken noodle salad. The chicken is poached in a ginger and garlic broth that gives it a wonderful flavour, before being added to the noodles and some greens. It’s super easy, and a great way to get some leafy greens into your day.

Spicy Thai Grilled Beef Salad (Nam Tok Nuea)

If you love spice, then this one’s for you. I’m bringing home the HEAT. Get set for tender strips of beef coated in a fiery dressing, while an array of herbs add freshness and more flavour.

Mama Noi’s Vietnamese Chicken Salad

This chicken salad recipe promises punchy Vietnamese flavours, and comes together in minutes. It’s the ideal stress-free side for any special occasion.

Thai-style Tamarind Beef Noodle Salad

Perfectly seared beef makes this one of my best salad recipes – once you master this technique, you’ll be enjoying tender steak every time!

Crunchy Peanut Satay Slaw

Everyone needs a killer coleslaw, and this crisp salad with its creamy, peanutty satay dressing is definitely all that.

Thai Glass Noodle Salad (Yum Woon Sen)

The glass noodles, fresh prawns and minced pork provide interesting textures, drizzled with a tasty Thai salad dressing for a kick of flavour.

‘Som Tum’ Thai Papaya Salad

If you’ve travelled in Thailand you may have tried this classic dish. Full of fresh papaya, it’s a delicious and easy salad to enjoy. Like sunshine in a bowl, I reckon.

Crispy Chicken & Noodle Salad

You’re not going to believe the crunch on this chicken… and all without deep frying! Served on top of a fresh and vibrant salad, this is the weeknight dinner of champions.

Sticky Honey Prawn Noodle Salad

This super-speedy salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for summer weeknights or a fuss-free side to a weekend barbecue. Make life easier by looking for frozen pre-shelled edamame beans at your Asian grocer to make the prep a breeze.

Mum’s Carrot Som Tum

Enjoy the full-on flavours of a Thai som tum salad in the comfort of your own home… wherever you live in the world!

Sticky Grilled Chicken Salad

This supercharged marinade gets chicken sticky, sweet and charry in record time, making this a great weeknight salad. Virtuousness never tasted so good.

Lemongrass Beef Noodle Salad

Super salad, ahoy! With its chewy noodles, fresh herbs, crunchy veg and tender beef, this really is an explosion of flavour with every mouthful.

Vietnamese-style Pepper Beef Salad

This warm salad has got it all: it’s easy, quick and super tasty.

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Vietnamese Shaking Beef Rice Bowl

Marion Grasby — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:33:57 +0000

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These are the types of noodles you NEED in your life

Ellie — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:49:44 +0000

These are the noodles you NEED in your life

Noodles are the backbone to a lot of Asian dishes… something I’m very happy about as I can’t get enough of them! So what are the different types of noodles commonly used? Here’s my quick guide to my favourite varieties.

There are so many different types of Asian noodles out there – which is great news if you’re as much of a noodle-lover as me! But with great variety can often come great confusion. Which noodles are the right type for salads? And which noodle is best for stir-frying? What about noodle soups? To get you cooking with confidence, here are some quick tips about my favourite kinds of popular Asian noodles, how to prepare them and what dishes they work best in. And, for all you die-hard fans out there, you can even try and make homemade Chinese noodles or make your own rice noodles from scratch!

Prefer your info in video form? Then watch my handy guide to noodles here!

What are the different types of noodles?

There are an eye-watering amount of types of noodles out in the ether. Here, I’ll concentrate on the main types of noodles it helps to be familiar with, such as egg noodles (common in Chinese cuisine), rice noodles (often used in Vietnamese cuisine and Thai cuisine), and wheat and buckwheat noodles, like ramen, udon and soba noodles, which are popular in Japanese cuisine.

What types of noodles are gluten free?

If you’re gluten intolerent, you can still enjoy noodle recipes. Rice noodles are typically gluten free since they’re made with rice flour and not wheat flour. Always check the packaging to make sure things are suitable for you.

Glass/cellophane noodles

When cooked, these turn beautifully translucent and take on heaps of flavour. Don’t be tempted to boil them: just pop in some warm water for five minutes and they’re ready. Try them in pad woonsen, glass noodle salad or my ‘Ants climbing a tree’ noodles.

Rice stick noodles

Perfect in pad Thai, the secret to avoiding rice stick noodles going all gluggy and clumping together is to soak them in room-temperature water to soften them BEFORE you cook them. Prepped this way, they’re nice and strong when cooked, so great for stir-fries and soups.

Pad Thai is one famous dish that uses rice stick noodles.

Rice vermicelli noodles

A skinnier version of the rice stick noodles, rice vermicelli are great in salads. Soak them in some just-boiled water for a couple of minutes then, if you’re using them cold, rinse them until they’re cool to the touch to stop them cooking further. I also like to use them hot in Singapore noodles and in my One-pan Filipino ‘pancit bihon’ noodles.

Udon/ramen noodles

Both these varieties are thick and chewy noodles that hail from Japan, and are usually bought pre-cooked in vacuum-sealed packs. You just need to refresh them before cooking by dropping them in boiling water for just under a minute. They don’t need long so keep a close eye on them – no getting lost in your Instagram feed and forgetting about them!

These Sichuan Bang Bang Chicken Noodles feature chewy udon – delicious!

Hokkien noodles

Hokkien noodles are a variety of egg noodle I like to use, and they’re really popular in Malaysian and Singaporean cuisines. They usually come vacuum-sealed (or you can pick them up fresh from an Asian grocer) too, so a quick refresh is all it takes. Delicious and bouncy, they’re ideal in stir-fries like Hokkien Mee or my Special Hokkien Noodles.

Fresh egg noodles

Head to your Asian grocer for these bouncy beauts – they’ll be in the fridges and are well worth seeking out. They don’t need a long cook at ALL. Simply add to some boiling water and cook for about 2 minutes – you still want them to have some bite to them as many dishes typically finish them off in a hot wok. It can help to cut them into more manageable lengths (don’t tell my Asian ancestors!), then using a pair of tongs to ‘shake’ them in the water as they cook. This will help separate the noodle strands.

Flat rice noodles

Soft, flat and pliable, these wide white noodles are used in the famous Thai stir-fry, Pad See Ew. You can pick these up in your local Asian grocer, but if you’re feeling adventurous, why not make your own? My recipe for homemade rice noodles is actually way easier than you might think, so don’t be shy – give it a go! If you buy store-bought, just give them a super-quick refresh before you start stir-frying so that they separate.

And there you have it: a super-simple, quick guide to some of the most popular noodle types. Enjoy!

What is the most popular type of noodle dish?

Noodle dishes are super popular all throughout Asia, but the way each cuisine uses noodles is unique to that area. For example, Japan is well known for ramen, Vietnam is known for its pho (which uses dried rice stick noodles) and China is particularly known for its spicy Dan Dan Noodles, which use Chinese thin wheat noodles. Thailand is another country known for its noodle dishes, in particular Pad Thai, which uses dried rice noodles. There is no one ‘most popular’ noodle dish – they’re all just too good!

What are the 3 types of noodles in Japan?

Japanese cuisine has three main types of noodles that are super popular in a number of Japanese dishes. There are udon noodles, thick wheat noodles, ramen noodles, also wheat noodles and finally soba noodles, which are thin, straight noodles made of buckwheat.

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Vietnamese Grilled Chicken & Spring Roll Noodle Bowl

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Vietnamese Prawn & Papaya Lettuce Cups

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Sichuan Fried Chicken & Radish Salad

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Spicy Thai Beef Salad

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Vietnamese Chicken Salad (Goi Ga Bap Cai)

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Thai vs Vietnamese salad: Similar ingredients, hella different vibe

Marion Grasby — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 02:01:11 +0000

Thai vs Vietnamese salad: Similar ingredients, hella different vibe

It’s the ultimate salad showdown… but which comes out on top?

Fresh, tangy and vibrant: all the things you’d typically say about a Thai salad or a Vietnamese salad. But what is the difference between the two, especially when a lot of their ingredients are similar? And which one’s better? Spoiler: It’s all about the make-or-break dressing. I made two famous salads from each region to help explain where they’re similar, where they’re not and which comes out on top.

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Vietnamese chicken salad (aka goi ga bap cai)

First up, a Vietnamese chicken salad. The thing to nail from the get go with this one is that chicken and, more specifically, the poached chicken. It needs to be juicy and tender and delicious, with not a hint of dryness, which is why poaching is an ideal method, as it helps the meat retain as much moisture as possible.

My tried-and-tested technique? Pop your chicken breasts into boiling water and gently simmer for 10 minutes, before turning the heat off and leaving them to sit in the hot water for a further five minutes. Once the time has passed, transfer the chicken breasts to a bowl and pop it in the fridge to cool down so that you can shred the meat without burning off your fingers.

Add the shredded chicken to a bowl along with some green cabbage, carrot, onion and chilli, then the dressing. Components? Sugar, white vinegar and – here’s the important part – Vietnamese fish sauce. It’s a lot more rounded in flavour than a Thai version, so complements the other ingredients perfectly. GIve everything all a good toss, then add fresh mint and Vietnamese mint, plus some crispy shallot, then voila. You’re all set.

Spicy Thai beef salad

Regardless of if you’re making a Thai vs Vietnamese salad, the first step remains the same, and that’s to nail the protein you’re working with. In this case, it’s a juicy piece of steak. And, while it’s not exactly a traditional part of the process for a Thai beef salad (my mum definitely skips this part!), I like to marinate mine before cooking to create as much umami as possible. I’ll prepare a marinade of Thai fish sauce, shaved palm sugar and some ground black pepper, then pop my steaks in there to do their thing for 10 minutes.

For a Thai salad dressing, it’s got much more impact compared to the Vietnamese salad. I like to use a combination of Thai fish sauce (much bolder in flavour), shaved palm sugar, lots of lime juice and a good heap of chilli powder. Yes, it’s hot. Yes, it’s got impact. But altogether, it’s the perfect blend of salty, sweet, sour and spicy, which is the essence of Thai food.

Summary

In summary, Thai flavours and Vietnamese flavours may use similar ingredients, but they have different results. Firstly, the region’s fish sauce makes a big difference. Thai brands of fish sauce tend to be more astringently salty, and I feel that sums up Thai flavours a lot for me: they’re bold, they’re bright… they kind of assault your senses in the best possible way.

Vietnamese fish sauce, much like the cuisine’s flavours overall, still packs a punch, but in a more rounded and subtle way. The fish sauce is a softer, more mellow, and complements the sweeter, tangier essence of the region’s food.

Side by side, both these salads are epic in their own right. The Thai salad is very spicy, very tangy and very bold – all the things I love. As for the Vietnamese salad, it’s sweet, tangy and so fresh with all those herbs. The crunchy peanuts and shallots add an extra level of savouriness and each mouthful offers a different experience.

As for you? You’ll have to make them both and let me know which you prefer. Enjoy!

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Workday lunches never tasted so good

Marion Grasby — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:01:29 +0000

Workday lunches never tasted so good

Dial your 9-to-5 up a notch.

The year is in full swing, and many of us are back at the office and settled into our daily routines. But taming the inbox, work meetings and tackling to-do lists is hungry work. By the time midday comes around, we get that you want something satisfying to brighten up your workday. From sandwiches and salads to tasty soups and curries, these easy work lunch ideas will bring some deliciousness to your #desklife and see you through ‘til hometime.

Pork Katsu Sando

This is one sandwich you’ll actually want to eat. Crisp[y, crumbed pork cutlet, smothered in tangy bbq sauce and smooshed between fluffy white bread…it’s better than your classic ham and cheese. No more boring office sarnies!

Vietnamese-style Chicken Salad with Noodles & Herbs

If you’re searching for a totally-not-sad salad to bring to work, search no more! This Vietnamese-style chicken and noodle salad is packed full of all the good stuff. Chicken, noodles, herbs, zingy dressing – it’s everything a salad should be.

Spicy Meatball Banh Mi

This is a meatball sub but better…spicy, creamy, loaded full of pickled veg. This banh mi will have you looking forward to your lunch hour (more than you already do).

Folded Gimbap

Ever wanted to have sushi… but as a sandwich? Now you can! This folded gimbap is just like sushi – but way more fun. Ideal for office lunch boxes and everyday snackage.

Green Curry Meal Prep for 2

Whether you and your better half are both working 9-5 (what a way to make a living, am I right?) or if you’re just trying to be uber organised, this meal prep is for you. Make two different Thai green curries – salmon and broccoli or chicken and pumpkin – and satisfy all your office munching, all week long.

Xian Spicy Beef Burgers

These spicy beef burgers are totally next level, and they’re totally portable and PERFECT to take to your day job. These will be the ultimate source of lunchtime envy amongst colleagues.

Vietnamese Beef & Crunchy Noodle Salad

This is a superstar of a salad – tender steak, fresh herbs, a vietnamese style dressing AND loads of umami loaded crunchy toppings. A salad you’ll be thinking about all work-day long…

Thai Basil & Coconut Chicken 'Caesar' Salad

Crunchy, crumbed chicken, Thai basil and coconut dressing – this is caesar salad but not as you know it. This take on the classic is even better than the original.

Vietnamese-style Cold Rolls

Perfect for the warmer months, these Vietnamese cold rolls are where you can really let your creativity shine. Fill ‘em with whatever your heart desires – chicken, beef, prawn, avo and all the veggies.

Crispy Chicken and Honey Miso Roast Vegetable Salad

Now you’re definitely not making this in the morning before work, but if meal prepping is your thing, this is a game changer. Crispy chicken, honey roasted carrots, all tied together with a miso vinaigrette… is there anything miso can’t do?

Crispy Lemon Chicken Sandwich

Sandwiches are THE under appreciated office lunch and this recipe is ready to knock your humble sanga out the park. It’s like lemon chicken and katsu sando had a love child…and it’s INCREDIBLE.

Vietnamese Pork Bun Cha

This Hanoi street food just got even better. Juicy pork belly, oodles of noodles, pickled papaya – it’s an office lunch icon. You can even make these in bulk and meal prep for the week ahead, huge win!

Mama Noi's Vietnamese Chicken Salad

This is one of the world’s easiest salads, coming together in a couple of minutes and absolutely packed full of Vietnamese flavours. Stress-free, fresh and perfect to keep you satisfied all work-day long.

Thai Massaman Sausage Rolls

Everyone loves a sausage roll, and we’ve gone one step further by adding our fragrant Thai massaman curry paste. Flaky pastry, juicy meat, sweet and tangy dipping sauce. These are the perfect treat to cure those midday office blues.

Not-So-Healthy Caesar Salad

This knockout salad might not be one of the healthiest, but it sure is one of the tastiest. That bacon! Those crumbed eggs! That dressing! Those croutons! This is one office lunch to die for.

10-minute Hot & Sour Soup

For when you need comfort food fast – this is hearty, flavour-packed chicken soup in just 10 minutes. It’s a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken and tofu – as well as that pesky half a carrot that always seems to be in the crisper!

Sticky Pork Belly Banh Mi

Tthere’s a reason banh mi is the king of the sarnies, and this recipe reigns supreme.

Edamame Haloumi Okonomiyaki

The perfect addition to any adult lunchbox, this take on the Japanese classic is packed full of greens and good stuff. Smothered in tonkatsu sauce and Kewpie mayo, these fritters are the perfect lunchtime treat.

Vietnamese-style Chicken Salad

This is a salad like no other. It’s salty, crunchy, tangy and chock full of chicken…you’ll be craving this better-for-you bowl every lunch break – promise!

Creamy Miso Pumpkin Soup

If you’re looking for the ultimate pumpkin soup, then you’ve hit the jackpot with this one: sweet, creamy butternut that’s spiked with garlic and miso, then topped with cheese on toast. You can’t get any more comforting than this!

Kimchi Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A grown-up cheese toastie, full of tangy kimchi, two types of cheese and grilled to perfection with a gochujang mayo. This is one grilled cheese sandwich that will change your office lunch game, forever. If ever there was a case to get an office sandwich press, this is it.

Thai Crispy Egg Salad

This Thai egg salad is just how Mama Noi makes it! Crispy eggs and a sweet, salty, tangy Thai dressing. Divine.

Crispy chicken and Noodle Salad

You won’t believe the crunch on this chicken – no deep frying necessary! Served on top of a fresh, vibrant salad AND with noodles? Hello, perfect midweek lunch!

Coconut Sriracha Chicken Bowl

You can’t go wrong with a simple but spicy flavour-packed rice bowl for a quick and easy office lunch. With super-fresh salad, steamed rice and sticky sriracha chicken, this is anything but boring.

Vietnamese-style Pepper Chicken Noodle Bowl

This noodle bowl is one of our all time faves for a reason. And that reason is FULL-ON flavour.

Pulled Pork Roti Wrap

If you’ve had pulled pork for dinner and you have bulk leftovers, the best way to use it up is for lunch the next day! This roti wrap is full of so much goodness, it’s like a cross between a gyros and a Vietnamese banh mi – does it get any more delicious?

Miso Grilled Chicken Salad Bowl

This summery salad bowl is perfect for any occasion. Filled with umami-licious miso grilled chicken, edamame and pops of sweet cherry tomatoes, this is one more-ish salad you’ll want for lunch over and over.

Lemongrass Beef Noodle Salad

This lemongrass beef noodle salad should have superstar status. Full of chewy noodles, tender beef and fresh veg, it’s an explosion of Vietnamese flavours in every bite.

Sticky Grilled Chicken Salad

There are so many different varieties of miso paste, and it’s all down to their texture, how long they’re fermented for, colour and so on. The most popular imported varieties are white (otherwise known as shiro miso) and red/brown (aka miso).

Microwave Fried Rice

If you’ve got a microwave at your office, you can have fresh fried rice in a flash! This recipe is all about super fluffy grains, savoury goodness and convenience. Sweet pops from the peas and savoury deliciousness for the eggs, you’ll never have office lunch envy again with this one in your arsenal!

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Curries • Lunch • Lunchbox • Salads • Sandwiches • Soups

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