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Thai Steamed Fish with Lime & Chilli Pla Nung Manao (ปลานึ่งมะนาว)
Make authentic Thai steamed fish with lime and chilli (Pla Nung Manao) at home in under 30 minutes. Fresh, healthy, and packed with salty, sour, spicy flavour. Perfect with jasmine rice and veggies.

cheekychillicooks
Aug 272 min read


Malaysian Pineapple & Prawn Curry – Udang Masak Lemak Nenas
Udang Masak Lemak Nenas is a classic Malaysian Nonya (Peranakan) curry — a beautiful blend of Malay spices, Chinese influence, and local...

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Aug 112 min read


Drippy Gochujang Eggs (aka the saucy egg situation)
Make these spicy gochujang eggs in 45 minutes. Soft-boiled eggs in a rich Korean chilli butter sauce—perfect with rice or as a bold side dish. Easy, addictive, and full of flavour.

cheekychillicooks
Jul 282 min read


Glazed Chicken Thighs with Creamy Miso Sauce
Glazed chicken thighs with sticky shiitake mushrooms, black Thai sticky rice, and a creamy miso drizzle. This easy, umami-packed recipe brings bold Asian flavours to your plate – made with homemade dashi or a quick stock swap.

cheekychillicooks
Jun 302 min read


Brothy Asian Chicken with Red Kidney Bean Rice (A.K.A. Hangover Hero)
Comforting Asian-style chicken stew with miso, gochujang, and kidney bean rice – perfect for rainy days, hangovers, or fridge scrap rescue missions.

cheekychillicooks
May 252 min read


Big Nood Energy Ep. 4: Japchae 잡채 (Korean Sweet Potato Noodle Stir Fry That Slaps)
Japchae (잡채) Korean sweet potato noodles stir-fried with veg, garlic, soy & sesame oil. Easy, tasty, veg-packed. With a fried egg on top.

cheekychillicooks
May 83 min read


Korean Roast Poussin Stuffed with Sticky Rice (a.k.a. Big Flavour, Small Bird)
Sticky rice stuffed Korean roast poussin served with ssam, kimchi & pickles—a bold, flavour-packed dish made to impress and share.

cheekychillicooks
May 53 min read


Mexican Corn Salad with Crispy Chicken Thighs
Mexican corn salad with tajín, feta, and crispy chicken thighs — all piled on mash. Charred, crunchy, spicy, and dangerously addictive.

cheekychillicooks
Apr 302 min read


Nduja, Rosé & Jalapeño Clam Pasta | Big Nood Energy Ep. 3
Spicy nduja, rosé, jalapeños and clams meet in this Big Nood Energy pasta. A fiery twist on vongole that’s anything but boring.

cheekychillicooks
Apr 293 min read


Celeriac “Cacio e Pepe”
A twist on the classic Cacio e Pepe that’ll make Italian nonnas cry—but in a good way. Silky celeriac puree meets salty Pecorino and pepper

cheekychillicooks
Apr 102 min read


Quick Ramen - Ep 2 Big Nood Energy
Quick ramen that hits hard without taking all day. Gut-friendly, flavour-packed broth, silky eggs, mushrooms on mushrooms, and miso

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Apr 92 min read


Malaysian Chilli Pan Mee - Episode 1. Big Nood Energy
We’re kicking off the Big Nood Energy series with a proper Malaysian heavyweight— Chilli Pan Mee . This dish was basically my childhood...

cheekychillicooks
Mar 283 min read


Crispy Brussels with Tahini & Juicy Chicken Legs
This crispy Brussels sprouts and chicken leg recipe is foolproof, packed with flavour, and finished with a creamy tahini dressing.

cheekychillicooks
Mar 122 min read


Baked Sweet Potato - Messy, Loaded & Buttery
This loaded baked sweet potato is crispy, creamy & packed with 30g protein. A high-protein, gut-friendly meal that's easy and delicious.

cheekychillicooks
Mar 72 min read


Crispy Aubergine with Masala Sauce
Crispy, golden aubergine coated in spiced panko, served with a rich, tangy masala sauce. A bold, comforting veggie dish—get the full recipe

cheekychillicooks
Feb 182 min read


Pumpkin Seed Butter: A Nutrient-Packed Swap for Peanut Butter
Delicious, nutrient-packed Pumpkin Seed Butter rich in magnesium, zinc, and healthy fats. A perfect, hormone-balancing spread for toast.

cheekychillicooks
Feb 61 min read
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