It looks impressive but only takes 25 minutes to whip together. Serve as a main for one or as a side/starter.

The prettiest pork mince in the land. Great on rice noodles, coconut rice or even just in a lettuce cup.

I was trying to think of a way to use up leftover prawn shells and heads (tossing them in the bin is practically a sin). So I slowly simmered it with cheap + cheerful pork bones (and ribs for extra meat) to create a soup noodle broth that is comfort in a bowl.

So bloody simple it hurts. The best kind of fusion.

The crème de la crème of brown food.

Pork belly braised over three hours in a bath of spice infused soy sauce, beer and rice wine, this is my go-to Chinese dish for any mood.

Remember patience is a virtue and I’m pretty sure Confucius would approve/ say something similar to that effect.