Soups & Appetizers

Perkedel, or potato cakes, are a common and beloved snack in Indonesian culture. Fried to a deep golden brown, they’re packed with savoury fillings encased in a crunchy shell. With this recipe, you can now make your own to share.

Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 12 - 20 pieces | Preparation Time: 45 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins

Potato wedges go from regular finger bites to a memorable appetiser with dipping sauces that are as tasty as they are beautiful! From curry to blue pea truffle, everyone will be spoilt for choice with this must-try recipe.

Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 3 – 4 | Preparation Time: 50 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins

We’re taking Canapés to the next level with these three Asian-inspired savoury fillings: Spicy Shrimp and Fish Mayonnaise, Pesto Prawns with Mentaiko, and Mixed Vegetables. We show you how to make the perfect appetiser to start off an evening of feasting this jolly Christmas!

Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 30 – 40 pieces | Preparation Time: 50 mins | Cooking Time: 60 mins

“Yu Sheng” also known as “Prosperity Toss” is typically eaten on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year celebration. This colourful dish is a must eat during the festive season and is enjoyed by tossing with your chopsticks – the higher you toss, the more prosperous a year you will have.

Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 6 | Preparation Time: 60 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins

See how fish maw and fresh prawns combine to reawaken your love for seafood. Don’t forget to top it with garnishes before serving to give a final boost to this flavour-packed soup, so you and your loved ones can enjoy freshness right from the sea with warm stomachs and hearts this Lunar New Year season.

Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 4 | Preparation Time: 30 mins | Cooking Time: 40 mins

Rich and flavourful, Sop Rawon is a traditional stew from Indonesia. The key ingredient – buah keluak – gives the soup its nutty flavour and prominent dark colour. Add a generous portion of tender beef chunks, accompany with rice, and you are ready for a hearty meal with your family.

Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 4 | Preparation Time: 30 mins | Cooking Time: 60 mins

Just a smell of these fragrant prawn paste chicken pops is enough to make your mouth water. You will find yourself continuously popping these juicy bite-size pieces of chicken into your mouth. Enhance the flavour by dipping into the sweet and spicy mayonnaise. Perfect for a movie night snack!

Difficulty: Medium | Servings: 4 - 6 | Preparation Time: 150 mins | Cooking Time: 40 mins

Ring in the festivities on a lavish note with a refreshing, tangy lobster salad! Packed with sweet and succulent lobster meat piled on top of a bed of crunchy mesclun greens, our recipe is sure to impress.

Difficulty: Easy l Servings: 6 l Preparation Time: 120 Minutes l Cooking Time: 40 Minutes

Indulge in tender and flavourful homemade Bak Kwa this Chinese New Year! Using authentic ingredients that pack a punch, our easy recipe uses pineapple for that extra touch of tangy sweetness. Try it yourself!

Difficulty: Easy l Servings: 6 l Preparation Time: 120 Minutes l Cooking Time: 40 Minutes

Servings: 4

Servings: 4

Servings: 2

Juicy chicken and lamb satay (skewers) paired with a rich peanut sauce - enjoy this classic dish as a delectable starter for your next family get-together.

Difficulty: Easy l Servings: 4 - 6 l Preparation Time: 45 Minutes l Cooking Time: 45 Minutes

Servings: 4

Servings: 4

Servings: 4

Servings: 4

Servings: 4

Tasty celeriac matchsticks mixed with a tart, creamy dressing. A savoury companion to any cured meat or grilled fish.

Difficulty: Medium | Servings: 4 | Preparation Time: 15 Minutes | Cooking Time: 45 Minutes

A smooth mix of celeriac chunks, butter and cream, drizzled with olive oil and celeriac salt. Goes with sourdough bread.

Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 2 - 4 | Preparation Time: 1 Day | Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 30 mins

Cooking Time: 10 mins

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 2-4

Preparation Time: 35 mins

Cooking Time: 60 mins

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 15 mins

Cooking Time: 25 mins

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 2-4

Preparation Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 10 mins

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 8

Preparation Time: 25 mins

Cooking Time: 20 mins

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 2-4

Prep Time: 135 mins

Cooking Time: 45 mins

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 15 mins

Cooking Time: 10 mins

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 8

Preparation Time: 20 mins

Cooking Time: 15 mins

Curl up with a bowl of creamy, delicious and comforting butternut squash soup. This is the perfect food for one’s soul during me-time, and is also healthy for our families.

Difficulty: Easy l Servings: 4 l Preparation Time: 30 Minutes l Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

Cosy up on a cool day with this flavourful, sweet and warm soup - Also extremely easy and quick to prepare.

Difficulty: Easy l Servings: 6 l Preparation Time: 15 Minutes l Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

Add some festive cheer by re-creating this easy-make salad! Simply include more mandarin oranges for a more fruity taste, or add more nuts for an extra boost of energy.

Difficulty: Easy l Servings: 4 l Preparation Time: 20 Minutes l Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 1-2

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 40 mins

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cooking Time: 40 mins

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cooking Time: 70 mins

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 30 mins

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cooking Time: 80 mins

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 3-4

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 15 mins

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 15 mins

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 40 mins

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 60 mins

Cooking Time: 20 mins

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 1-2

Prep Time: 0 mins

Cooking Time: 15 mins

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 1-2

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 10 mins