Mandy Yin

Jun 7, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Mandy Yin

To make the satay spice paste, put all the ingredients into a blender and blend to a fine purée. If using a smaller food processor or handheld stick blender, you will have to work in batches, combining the batches once they’re done. Always mix lemongrass with some onion when blending – blitzing lemongrass by itself can be very hard work and you will be left with undesirable, hard fibrous strands. Set aside.

Apr 5, 2024 | inews.co.uk | Mandy Yin

The news that Britain is ordering 50 per cent more takeaways than it did before the pandemic sounds like bad news. It gets framed as another example of an obesity crisis, and a threat to our high streets. But you should ignore those sensationalist outcries. For small restaurants like mine, Sambal Shiok in north London, takeaway business is a godsend – and increasingly essential to keep the lights on.

Feb 17, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Matt Tebbutt |Daisy Terry |Mandy Yin |Ollie Dabbous

Host Matt Tebbutt is joined by chefs Ollie Dabbous and Mandy Yin, and the special guests are Martin Compston and Phil MacHugh. There are some great moments from the BBC food archive, including clips from Rick Stein, The Hairy Bikers, Nadiya Hussain and Marcus Wareing. Drinks expert Helen McGinn picks the wines to go with the studio dishes.

Jan 29, 2024 | theguardian.com | Mandy Yin

Kaya toast with soft-boiled eggs doused in soy sauce and white pepper will always be a top-tier breakfast for any Malaysian. Traditional recipes for this Malaysian coconut jam can take hours of stirring to achieve the correct taste and texture – a luscious creamy coconut custard with caramel notes. The traditional method also involves a double-boiler and, if going down the Peranakan Nyonya route, the making of pandan essence from fresh pandan leaves.

Jun 10, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Mandy Yin |Matt Tebbutt |Freddy Bird |Carmen O'Neal

Host Matt Tebbutt is joined by chefs Freddy Bird and Mandy Yin, and by special guest Chris Evans. There are some great moments from the BBC food archive, including clips from Rick Stein, Marcus Wareing, Nadiya Hussain and the Two Greedy Italians, Gennaro Contaldo and Antonio Carluccio. Drinks expert Helen McGinn picks the wines to go with the studio dishes.