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These sticky and warm golden dumplings will disappear in a snap. Make double.

When it comes to making the ever-popular rendang, patience is indeed a virtue. Persevere and you’ll be richly rewarded with a dish of delicious complexity.

Winter getting you down? A big bowl of this chicken noodle soup will cure everything from the common cold to cabin fever.

The meatballs are roasted in a hot oven to save time, then served with Asian greens and steamed rice for a quick meal.

Cook the carrots with the skin on, and you'll be rewarded with better flavour and texture.

This supremely comforting classic is a cinch if you know the tricks. Tony Tan shares his family secrets.