Saturday Kitchen Today 01 Feb 2025

Mandy Yin is a Malaysian-born chef who transitioned from law to culinary arts, founding the acclaimed Sambal Shiok restaurant in London. Her passion for authentic Malaysian cuisine drives her work, transforming street food experiences into celebrated restaurant dishes. Through her cookbook and restaurant, she introduces vibrant Malaysian flavours to British diners, drawing inspiration from her Kuala Lumpur childhood and family recipes.

  Fried squid

 

  Prawn lettuce cups

 

  Chinese sweet sticky ribs

 

 

 

Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation

Coteaux Varois en Provence, France, 2023 : M&S £9 ↘

Coteaux Varois en Provence’s 2023 rosé wines are pale, elegant expressions of southern French winemaking, featuring delicate strawberry and citrus notes with subtle herbal undertones. Crafted primarily from Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah grapes grown on limestone soils, these medium-bodied wines offer a refreshing balance of zesty acidity and silky texture, perfect for summer drinking.

Non-alcoholic option:
Galipette Rose Non Alcoholic Cidre, Available Online, From £1.90

Ching-He Huang is a British-Chinese TV chef and food writer who has popularised modern Chinese cooking through her television shows, cookbooks, and culinary entrepreneurship. Born in Taiwan and raised in the UK, she combines traditional techniques with contemporary flavours, making Asian cuisine accessible to Western audiences.

  Spicy Sichuan hotpot

 

 

 

Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation

De Chanceny Crémant de Loire Brut, France, N/V : Tesco from £10 ↘

De Chanceny Crémant de Loire Brut is an elegant French sparkling wine crafted using traditional methods, featuring a blend of Loire Valley grapes like Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay. With its pale straw colour and fine bubbles, the wine offers crisp citrus and green apple flavours, balanced by a clean, dry finish and subtle brioche notes, making it an excellent alternative to Champagne.

Non-alcoholic option:
Lucky Saint Alcohol Free Lager, widely available

Joe and Chantel Yeung are the father and daughter behind tasty brand Chubby Dumpling. Growing up in Joe’s Chinese restaurant, and helping to prepare food and serve customers, Chantel was always a fan of Joe’s dumplings, so much so that he affectionately nicknamed her Little Chubby Dumpling.

 Mala chicken

 

 

 

 Beef ribs with barbecue sauce, macaroni cheese and beetroot slaw

 

 

 

Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation

Moderato Merlot-Tannat, France : Available Online, From £13 ↘

Moderato Merlot-Tannat is an innovative alcohol-free red wine from France, crafted using traditional winemaking techniques followed by gentle dealcoholization. This blend combines Merlot and Tannat grapes from Gascony, offering aromas of black fruits, spices, and vanilla. On the palate, it presents juicy cherry flavours, velvety tannins, and a smooth finish, making it a suitable pairing for beef carpaccio or vegetable lasagna. With only 0.5% ABV, it provides a revolutionary alcohol-free alternative that maintains the essence of traditional red wine.

 Fried oysters with mussel sauce and dill oil

 

 

 

Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation

REAL Dry Dragon Alcohol Free Sparkling Tea : Available Online, From £10 ↘

REAL Dry Dragon is an innovative alcohol-free sparkling tea crafted from Dragonwell green tea, offering a sophisticated alternative to sparkling wine. This non-alcoholic beverage features a crisp, zesty profile with flavours of sweet lemons, grapefruit, and a delicate leafy undertone. Hand-picked and naturally fermented at The Fermentery in Buckinghamshire, it delivers complex flavours through a unique process using only tea, sugar, and live cultures. With 0.0% ABV, it’s vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and contains just 15 calories per 100ml. Best served chilled in a champagne glass, it pairs wonderfully with grilled seafood, roasted chicken, and light summer dishes.

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