The food diary of a time-poor salaryman. Nutrition conscious, and meal prep friendly.

Give leftover Cantonese roast pork a second life by stewing it with tofu. Paired with an all-purpose stir fry sauce to make it great to have with rice.

Using a vacuum cooker and some ingredient substitutions, I turn a traditional recipe into an easy, high-protein soup with a lot of peppery punch.

This classic curry is an easy low-effort, high reward, one-pot meal prep. Use plenty of peas to make it a one-pot recipe. Cook once and eat all week!

A long, slow simmer in soy sauce and spices turns beef shanks into meaty, gelatinous goodness. Easy to meal prep, and the sauce gets better the more you reuse it.

Sometimes, a velvety, and aromatic coconut curry is exactly what you need. Balance out the rich sauce with chicken breast to indulge in a lower calorie comfort meal.

Mimic the appearance, texture and rich taste of crab roe by making use of unlikely culinary friends. Includes instructions on how to handle Chinese salted duck eggs.

A family favourite recipe for a Cantonese-style stew. Chestnuts bring sweetness to balance the savoury flavours, and the sauce is divine for spooning over white rice.

A saucy and savory pork shoulder stew that is great for meal prep, and freezer friendly. Take advantage of the opportunity to make some ramen eggs while you’re at it.

Bold, savoury flavours are the perfect pairing for the rustic and filling sweetness of sweet potatoes. Take advantage of the oven to make a lot of good, hearty food in one go.

Home cooking skills allow you to upcycle leftovers, and create delicious meals that also save you money. Here’s an example of how crepes from a night out get a second life as dessert.