
Steamed coral trout - Cá hấp
In her vibrant new cookbook Viet Kieu, chef Thi Le reveals the secret to one of Vietnamese cuisine’s most refined dishes: steamed whole fish. Her choice? Coral trout – prized for its firm flesh, subtle sweetness, and luscious fat content.
Prep time 30 mins
Cook 1 hr
Serves 2–4 as part of a shared meal

Dan Hong’s Sichuan chicken salad with sesame dressing
A Chinese classic, this salad uses sesame paste and a spicy chilli condiment to amp up the flavour of the shredded chicken. Dan Hong shares his recipe in the book, Two Good Cookbook Two.
Prep 30 mins (plus cooling)
Cook 40 mins
Serves 4 as part of a banquet

Whole grilled beef tenderloin with caramelised onions and gorgonzola dolce
Nothing says retro-inspired luxury like a whole fillet of beef. Danielle Alvarez’s version is an instant classic, starting with smoke from the grill and finishing with the piquancy and sweetness of gorgonzola dolce.
Prep 20 mins
Cook 20 mins (plus resting)
Serves 6–8






























