Embrace the wonders of air frying with this Pork Katsu recipe. Air frying offers a healthier, less greasy route to crispy perfection. For the ultimate crackling, ensure your pork is dry before cooking and use a high heat blast at the end.

Ingredients

Method

1. Remove the pork from the fridge. Flatten to about 1 1/2 cm thickness.
2. Coat each steak first in the spiced flour, then the egg mixture, and finally in the breadcrumbs or cornflakes. Repeat for a thorough coating.
3. Place the pork in an air fryer-safe dish. Drizzle with oil.
4. Cook for 10 minutes on each side. Increase the temperature to 200°C for extra crackling for the last five minutes.
5. Remove the pork, slice into strips, and serve over fluffy rice. Top with Katsu sauce, diced spring onions, sesame seeds, fried garlic, and fresh cilantro.
6. Add diced cabbage for added crunch.

This is Ramen Rumble, a heavyweight championship bout in your bowl. Tender beef throws down with mighty broccoli florets, and a perfectly boiled egg acts as the referee. Who will win? Every delicious slurp is a victory.

Ingredients

Method

1. In a large bowl, whisk vinegar, 2 Tbsp. soya sauce, 1 Tbsp. corn starch, 1 Tbsp. garlic, and 1 Tbsp. ginger until corn starch is dissolved. Add steak, toss to coat. Marinade at room temperature for 15 – 30 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, whisk 4 Tbsp. soya sauce and 1 Tbsp. corn starch until dissolved. Add oyster sauce and 1 Tbsp. stock powder. Add 1 cup water and whisk.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp. oil. Add half of beef. Spread into an even layer and cook, undisturbed, until browned. Stir to redistribute beef and cook, stirring often, until cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with 1 Tbsp. oil and remaining beef.
4. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 Tbsp. of oil. Add broccoli and cook, stirring often, until bright green.
5. Push broccoli to one side. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 Tbsp. garlic, and 1 Tbsp. ginger to empty side of skillet. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, then toss to combine with broccoli. Cover and cook until broccoli is tender.
6. Uncover, add beef and accumulated juices and toss to combine. Cook, tossing until coated and glossy. Top with sesame seeds and the boiled egg halves.
7. Divide into 6 equal amounts with a boiled egg half each. Serve warm. 

Want to be a legume legend or vegan vigilante who gets strength from a lentil soup recipe? This soup packs a mean punch (of fibre), every spoonful is a nourishing explosion and balances your gut as well.

Ingredients

Method

1. Heat the oil in a pan and add all the vegetables except the lentils.
2. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
3. Add 300ml water (rest will be added at the end) and seasoning. Simmer until the vegetables are tender (about 25 minutes). 
4. Add the lentils and heat the soup through and add the remaining water (little bit at a time) until a smooth and thick consistency is reached. More water can be added if needed.