Steamed pork & prawn wontons

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Low fat but so impressive – you can find the wrappers in freezer cabinets of Asian food stores or speciality food halls

Stir-fried beef with oyster sauce

Marinate slices of lean beef steak then pan-fry with chunks of red pepper and a savoury sauce in this classic Chinese dish

Chow mein

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A classic Chinese dish of stir-fried egg noodles with shredded chicken breast – experiment with different fish, meat, or vegetables

Spicy Sichuan-style prawns

Stir-fry shellfish with a spicy tomato, ginger and chilli bean sauce for a classic Chinese seafood dish

Cashew chicken

Tender pieces of chicken breast are stir-fried with crunchy, sweet cashew nuts in this classic Chinese dish

Chinese braised beef with ginger

Slow cooking beef shin or brisket in Asian aromatic spices gives a melt-in-the-mouth main course that’s delicious with steamed rice and crisp stir-fried vegetables

Sweet & sour chicken

This homemade sweet and sour sauce is so much better than a takeaway. Great with rice or noodles

Wrap-your-own spring rolls

A superhealthy recipe that’s ideal for cooking with young children

Prawn chow mein

This low-fat stir-fry recipe is packed with crunchy vegetables and tangy oyster sauce

Steamed sea bass with black bean sauce

Chinese meals don’t need to be eaten out of a takeaway carton – this special fish dish makes a smart dinner for two