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Original recipes across the world's food cultures — written for a normal kitchen, scalable to however many are eating, and adaptable to how you actually eat.
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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
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
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
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
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
- Malaysian
Ikan Asam Pedas (One‑Pot Malaysian Sour‑Spicy Fish Stew)
A single‑pot Malay classic: firm white fish simmered in a tamarind, chilli and belacan (shrimp paste) broth with eggplant, okra and tomato — minimal washing up and big on bright, tangy flavour.
45 min·mediumPescatarianGluten-free
- Indonesian
Sayur Asem (Indonesian Tamarind Vegetable Soup)
A light, sour vegetable soup from Java that feeds four on a budget — built on tamarind, seasonal vegetables and peanuts for texture. Economical, vegan, and easy to stretch with rice.
50 min·easyVegetarianVegan
- Filipino
Chicken Inasal (Filipino Citrus‑Garlic Grilled Chicken) — High‑Protein
A Filipino grilled chicken marinated in citrus, garlic and annatto oil for color and aroma. Uses boneless chicken breasts so each serving delivers a large, lean protein portion suitable for strength training and meal prep.
50 min·medium
- Vietnamese
Canh Chua Chay — Vietnamese Sweet–Sour Vegetarian Soup
A bright, plant-based version of the classic Vietnamese sweet–sour soup: tangy tamarind broth with pineapple, tomato, okra and pan-fried tofu. Light, quick, and great with rice or vermicelli.
45 min·easyVeganVegetarian
- Thai
Khao Soi (Northern Thai Coconut-Curry Noodle Soup) — Vegetarian
A rich, fragrant Northern-Thai coconut curry noodle soup made vegetarian with a homemade spice-curry paste, tofu and mushrooms, and crispy noodle topping — hearty and deeply savory so nobody misses the meat.
55 min·mediumVegetarian
- Vietnamese
Bánh Xèo — Vietnamese Sizzling Rice Pancakes
Crisp, turmeric-flavored rice pancakes filled with pork, shrimp and tender mung bean, served with fresh herbs and a bright nước chấm for wrapping. Great for a lively dinner where everyone wraps their own.
55 min·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free
- Malaysian
Kacang Pool — Budget Malaysian Fava Bean Stew
Hearty, spicy-savoury Malaysian kacang pool made with canned fava (broad) beans — cheap, filling and ready in about 45 minutes. Serve with toast or steamed rice for four.
45 min·easyVegetarian