Khanh Ong puts an Aussie summer twist on a Vietnamese fan favourite.
Leftover ham banh mi (pork roll) with cherry jam
Easy recipes for busy weeknights by Khanh Ong
Former Masterchef and delicious. contributor Khanh Ong is the ultimate BFF – his viral roommate meal-planning TikToks have proven just that! Here are some of Khanh’s best recipes, made for sharing.
Cherry gin and tonic
Complex cocktails are the pits to make for a crowd. Keep it simple with this chilled Khanh Ong creation.
Vietnamese chicken curry (cà ri gà)
Serve this fragrant curry with rice or with a baguette to mop up all the sauce.
Lemongrass tofu and Vietnamese salad with mango
This colourful Khanh salad is packed with classic Vietnamese flavours.
Lap cheong carbonara
This take on a classic carbonara comes with loads of crispy garlic, Chinese sausage and fish sauce for extra umami, and a touch of sweetness for balance.
Vodka pasta with 'nduja
A spicy take on a classic pasta alla vodka.
Butter chicken with chickpeas and yoghurt flatbread
A creamy classic comfort dish. You can choose to make your own yoghurt flatbreads, or use store-bought to save on time.
Cheesy kimchi corn pasta bake
Photography Rob Palmer, Styling Emma Knowles, Recipes Kanh Ong
This is Khanh Ong's ode to the classic Korean side. Kimchi is the magic ingredient in your fridge. Use it to make cheesy bakes like this beauty, perfect for feeding hungry hordes, add it to salads or soups, or pop it on a toastie for something super-special and delicious.
Curried sausages with mash
Vegemite curried sausages on mash
“I love Vegemite – it’s so quintessentially Australian. I use it a lot when I’m making stews, broths… anything that requires a little extra fun, a little extra depth of flavour. It’s an umami bomb!” – Khanh Ong
