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IndonesianAyam dan Tempe Balado (Spicy Chicken & Tempe Balado)
A high-protein Indonesian stir of bite-size chicken and crunchy tempe cooked in a bright, garlicky Balado chili-tomato paste — great for training meal prep.
45 min·mediumHalalGluten-free
MalaysianGulai Nangka (Malaysian Young Jackfruit Curry) — Vegan
A rich, coconut-based Malaysian curry that uses young jackfruit instead of meat. Warming, fragrant rempah (spice paste) and creamy coconut milk make this a satisfying plant-based main for rice.
1 hr 10 min·mediumVegan
FilipinoLaing (Vegan Taro Leaves in Coconut Milk)
A Bicol-style braise of taro (gabi) leaves in rich coconut milk with garlic, ginger and chilies. Creamy, spicy and perfect with steamed rice — made entirely plant-based.
1 hr 10 min·mediumVegan
VietnameseBánh Xèo Chay — Crispy Vietnamese Savory Pancakes (Vegetarian, Vegan)
Crisp, turmeric-scented rice pancakes filled with pan-fried tofu, mushrooms and bean sprouts, served with lettuce, herbs and a bright vegetarian nuoc cham. Satisfying, crunchy and very shareable — even meat lovers rarely miss the meat.
1 hr 5 min·mediumVegetarianVegan
ThaiWeeknight Shrimp Pad Thai
A quick, balanced Pad Thai you can make on a weeknight: chewy rice noodles, bright tamarind-fish sauce dressing, plump shrimp, crunchy peanuts and bean sprouts — ready in about 25 minutes.
25 min·mediumPescatarian
IndonesianDaging Rendang (Slow‑Braised Indonesian Beef Rendang)
A Minangkabau-style beef rendang: beef slow-braised in a deeply spiced coconut sauce until the sauce clings and the meat is lacquered and richly caramelized. It’s a true afternoon project — long simmering but mostly hands-off — worth the time for dinner or company.
4 hr·project
FilipinoSinigang na Baboy (Filipino Tamarind Pork Soup)
A comforting, tart pork soup brightened with tamarind — classic Filipino sinigang that’s naturally gluten‑free and built on simple ingredients. Cook it when you want a hearty, sour broth with tender pork and lots of vegetables.
1 hr 20 min·mediumGluten-free
VietnameseThịt Kho Trứng — Vietnamese Caramel Braised Pork Belly with Eggs (make-ahead)
Slow-braised pork belly and hard-boiled eggs in a glossy caramel-coconut sauce. It keeps very well in the fridge and develops deeper flavor over 2–4 days—perfect for batch cooking.
1 hr 50 min·medium
ThaiKhao Pad (Thai One‑Pan Chicken Fried Rice)
A quick, one‑pan Thai fried rice made with bite‑sized chicken, aromatics and day‑old jasmine rice. Fast, flavorful and minimal washing up — a great weeknight dinner.
25 min·easy
MalaysianVegetarian Laksa (Malaysian Coconut Curry Noodle Soup)
A creamy, fragrant coconut-curry laksa made without shrimp or fish paste — packed with pan-fried firm tofu, chickpeas and greens so it's hearty and undeniably satisfying.
45 min·mediumVegetarian
MalaysianAyam Percik (Malaysian Spiced Coconut Roast Chicken)
Juicy bone-in chicken marinated in a vibrant spice paste and coconut milk, then roasted and basted until caramelized — a protein-forward Malay classic ideal for training meals or meal-prep.
1 hr 20 min·mediumHalalDairy-free
IndonesianUrap Sayur — Indonesian Spiced Grated Coconut with Vegetables
Urap is a classic Indonesian side of steamed/blanched vegetables tossed with a fragrant, toasted grated coconut seasoned with shallot, garlic and chilies. It’s bright, textural and a great vegan accompaniment to rice or a mixed platter.
40 min·easyVegetarianVegan
FilipinoVegetarian Kare-Kare (Filipino Peanut Vegetable Stew with Fried Tofu)
A rich, savory peanut stew made with eggplant, green beans and bok choy, served with fried tofu and a mushroom-based vegan bagoong. Hearty and satisfying so nobody misses the meat.
1 hr·mediumVegetarianGluten-free
IndonesianSoto Ayam (Indonesian Turmeric Chicken Soup)
A bright, fragrant Indonesian chicken soup flavored with turmeric, galangal and lemongrass. Serve over rice vermicelli with boiled egg, bean sprouts and fried shallots for a warming meal that's naturally gluten-free.
1 hr 10 min·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free
FilipinoChicken Adobo (Make‑Ahead Filipino Braise)
A classic Filipino braise of garlicky, tangy-salty chicken that improves after resting. It refrigerates and reheats well, making it ideal for weekday meals.
1 hr 20 min·easy
VietnameseBò Lúc Lắc (Vietnamese Shaking Beef) — Quick Weeknight Stir-Fry
Tender cubes of marinated beef seared over high heat and served with steamed jasmine rice and a quick cucumber–tomato salad — bright, savory, and on the table in about 30 minutes.
30 min·easy
VietnameseCanh Chua Cá (Vietnamese Mekong-Style Sour Fish Soup)
A bright, one-pot Vietnamese sour fish soup—tamarind-flecked broth with tomatoes, pineapple, okra and fresh dill. Fast to assemble, full-flavored, and served with steamed rice for a simple weeknight meal.
40 min·mediumPescatarianDairy-free
ThaiGai Yang — Thai Grilled (Spatchcock) Chicken with Nam Jim Jaew
Juicy spatchcocked Thai-style chicken marinated with cilantro-root, garlic and fish sauce, grilled over high heat for smoky char and served with a bright, toasted-rice dipping sauce (nam jim jaew). Great for a charcoal grill or under the broiler at home.
1 hr·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free
ThaiKhao Tom Moo — Thai Rice Soup with Ground Pork (Budget Batch)
A simple, filling Thai rice soup built from cheap pantry staples and leftover rice. Gentle-flavored and quick to make, it feeds four on a very small budget and doubles easily for leftovers.
30 min·easy
MalaysianNasi Goreng Kampung (Malaysian village fried rice)
A quick, punchy Malaysian fried rice with a bright sambal, crisp fried ikan bilis (anchovies) and long beans — ready in about 30 minutes if you use cold rice. A weeknight favourite for its speed and bold flavor.
29 min·easy
IndonesianGado-Gado (Indonesian Warm Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce)
A hearty Indonesian salad of boiled and blanched vegetables, fried tempeh and tofu, hard‑boiled eggs and a rich, slightly sweet-spicy peanut sauce. Filling, balanced and unmistakably Indonesian — nobody will miss the meat.
55 min·mediumVegetarian
FilipinoPancit Bihon (Filipino Rice Vermicelli Stir‑Fry with Chicken & Shrimp)
A classic Filipino stir‑fry of rice vermicelli tossed with sliced chicken, shrimp and crisp vegetables — ready in about 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
30 min·easy
VietnameseCà Ri Gà (Vietnamese One-Pot Chicken Curry)
A fragrant, one-pot Vietnamese chicken curry simmered with coconut milk, lemongrass and potatoes — rich, slightly sweet and perfect for serving with rice or baguette. Everything cooks in a single heavy pan for minimal washing up.
50 min·mediumDairy-free
ThaiPad Krapow Moo Sub (Thai Basil Stir-Fry with Ground Pork) with Rice and Fried Eggs
A classic, hugely economical Thai stir-fry: savory-spicy ground pork quick-cooked with garlic, chilies and fragrant holy basil, served over jasmine rice with a fried egg. Fast, cheap and full-flavored — great for weeknights or feeding four on a budget.
35 min·easy