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Chimichurri Steak

Grilled flat iron steak rested and sliced against the grain, served with a parsley, oregano and red wine vinegar chimichurri.

ArgentinianDinner, Sauce15 minServes 4491 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: steak

HB-3388 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Beef and Broccoli Noodles

Thinly sliced beef and broccoli florets tossed with egg noodles in a dark and light soy sauce thickened with cornflour. Sesame seeds and chopped shallots finish the skillet.

Main course20 minServes 473 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-6506 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Crispy Pork Belly

Pork belly roasted under a rock salt crust after an overnight uncovered chill, then grilled until the skin puffs golden and crisp. The seasoned flesh carries Chinese cooking wine, five spice and white pepper.

ChineseAppetiser, Dinner1 hr 50 minServes 8Gluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage

HB-6511 · Hand-built original

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Chinese dumplings (Potstickers!)

Pan-fried pork and cabbage dumplings with shiitake mushrooms, garlic chives, ginger and sesame oil, pleated by hand. They are fried, steamed in the pan and crisped again before serving.

ChineseMains55 minServes 3012 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage

HB-6512 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Garlic Green Beans

Green beans blistered in hot oil for a minute, drained, then flash-fried with chopped garlic and kosher salt.

AmericanMain course10 minServes 22166 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: beans

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-10270 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Pork with Noodles ("Chinese Bolognese")

Stir-fried minced pork in a chilli bean and sweet bean sauce with dark soy and black vinegar, served over white noodles with cucumber batons and coriander. This is Zha Jiang Mian, nicknamed Chinese Bolognese.

ChineseDinner20 minServes 3452 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-6514 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Red Braised Pork (Hong Shao Rou)

Pork belly cubes browned, then braised low and slow with ginger, bay, star anise and rock sugar in soy sauce and Shaoxing wine until the sauce turns to a dark caramel glaze, served over rice.

ChineseMain course1 hr 10 minServes 4745 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage

HB-10275 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Rice Soup

A quick rice soup in a broth infused with garlic, ginger, soy, cooking wine and sesame oil, with white fish pieces and choy sum cooked in it. Green onion, crispy fried shallots, crunchy fried noodles and chilli oil finish the bowls.

Asian, ChineseMains, Soup15 minServes 3299 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-6515 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Satay Chicken Stir Fry

Chicken breast slices tenderised with baking soda, seasoned with curry spices and stir-fried in a peanut butter and coconut milk satay sauce with onion and garlic. Sliced scallions garnish the finished dish.

ChineseDinner, Stir Fry20 minServes 2421 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-6516 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Sizzling Steamed Fish

A whole sea bass, branzino or snapper steamed with ginger and scallion, sauced with warm seasoned soy, then finished with oil heated to 375°F poured sizzling over the aromatics and cilantro.

ChineseMain course20 minServes 4395 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: gin

Pairs well with: fried rice, spring rolls, bok choy, hot and sour soup

HB-10278 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Slivered Potato Salad 凉拌土豆丝

A chilled Chinese salad of fine potato slivers and enoki mushrooms, blanched until just crisp and dressed with soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, scallion oil and cilantro.

ChineseMain course30 minServes 452 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken

HB-9518 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Steamed Eggs

Eggs beaten with twice their weight in warm water, strained and steamed into a smooth custard, crosshatched and topped with soy sauce, chili oil and scallions.

ChineseMain course13 minServes 480 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-10280 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry

Tomatoes simmered down with garlic and ginger, with softly scrambled egg folded through in two additions and the juices thickened to a light gravy.

ChineseMain course35 minServes 4206 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-10282 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Vegetarian Roast Goose 素烧鹅 (Vegan)

Tofu skin sheets layered and wrapped around a shiitake, bamboo shoot and carrot filling, brushed with a soy and Shaoxing sauce, then steamed and fried until crisp and golden.

ChineseMain course1 hrServes 4133 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-9521 · Hand-built original

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Chinese-style tofu with fermented black beans

Steamed firm tofu and shiitake mushrooms joined by crisp fried tofu puffs under a fiery tahini, chilli oil and fermented black bean sauce. Sesame seeds, spring onions and green chilli scatter over the plate.

ChineseMain course1 hrServes 485 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-18339 · Hand-built original

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Chipotle Carnitas Bowls

Pork shoulder carnitas pressure-cooked with orange and lime juice, garlic and spices, shredded and broiled crisp, served over white rice with pico de gallo, guacamole and marinated red onions.

MexicanMain course50 minServes 4553 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-11251 · Hand-built original

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Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Burgers

Ground chicken burgers with chipotle in adobo, smoked paprika and panko, grilled and topped with melted cheddar. They are served in toasted buns with a sweet smoky chipotle mayo, avocado and a cilantro corn mixture.

AmericanMain course0 minServes 4436 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: ground chicken

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-6519 · Hand-built original

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Chipotle Mac & Cheese

Elbow macaroni folded through a chipotle adobo cheese sauce of cheddar, colby jack and smoked gouda, topped with more cheese and broiled until golden.

AmericanMain course45 min6 servings1174 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: cheese

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-9725 · Hand-built original

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