Asian

There’s a bit of preparation involved in this dish, but if you tackle it upfront, you will have few complaints later. Just don’t be put off by the long ingredients list – each one builds flavour and the steps are simple

‘This dish means a lot to us as it’s a spin on one of our dad’s dishes. He would often cook a Chinese-style pork steak and serve it with pasta (don’t ask). This is our own fusion recipe, rooted in our Chinese-Burmese heritage, involving the essence of Burmese cuisine – salty, sweet, spicy, sour.’

Gaeng kua sapparod, a delicious Thai beef curry that brings back memories of simple, happy school lunches for MasterChef Champion Chariya Khattiyot. Pineapple's natural enzymes break down the protein in the beef to ensure a delightfully tender bite