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Sweet Soy Noodles with Crispy Onion & Asian Greens
Today’s recipe is fairly short and sweet. We started making this noodle dish after Derek Lau posted his version of Kolo Mee on Instagram. It has since become a weeknight staple that is both delicious and quickly prepared. The original recipe featured a brand of plant based mince, so you could certainly sub that in if you prefer. Tofu crumbles or rehydrated TVP would also work as suitable replacements for the Beef mince depending on your preferences – as would chicken or pork. The fattier mince brings significant extra flavour, however lean and extra lean minces are also suitable lower calorie alternatives. For more noodle inspriation, check out our Yakisoba…
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Taiwanese Green Bean Stir-fry
Taiwanese Green Bean stirfry is inspired by one of my favourite dishes I ate during my visit to Taiwan. It was served as a cold side dish or a warm accompaniment. One especially memorable occasion was alongside soup dumplings at Din Tai Fung. These green bean dishes all had some rich savoury umami flavour and were either paired with chilli or garlic. My stir-fry version can be eaten as a complete meal and incorporates pork mince and five spice powder, excluding the shrimp paste of fish sauce that might be more traditional. I like to serve this stir-fry warm and with rice as a main meal. The actual dish is…
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Meal Prep Beef & Broccoli
Meal Prep is the process of batch preparing food. This can be especially useful in busy periods of life, for people tracking macronutrients or just for being extra prepared for the week ahead. It’s great not having to think about lunch the next day, knowing that you have something ready to go in the freezer. It’s also great for saving money, as it’s a lot less tempting to reach for takeaway when you have a meal already prepared and ready to eat. This Beef & Broccoli recipe is a firm favourite because it freezes and reheats really well and it’s a nutritionally balanced meal. High in Protein and moderate in…
