What makes this Peranakan Sek Bak recipe authentic compared to other Asian braised pork dishes?

Christina's recipe follows traditional Peranakan cooking methods passed down through generations. The authentic Sek Bak preparation includes specific Southeast Asian spices like galangal and pandan leaves, plus the signature technique of slow-braising with palm sugar for natural caramelisation. Unlike Chinese red-braised pork or Korean braised pork, Peranakan Sek Bak incorporates lemongrass and is typically sweeter, making it more appealing to children and those new to Asian cuisine.

How spicy is Christina’s Lemongrass Pork & Chicken Rice?

This dish is not spicy. The flavour comes from fragrant spices like lemongrass, galangal, and cinnamon, balanced with caramelised onions and palm sugar for a naturally sweet profile that children especially enjoy.

Are FoodSt meals handmade or factory-produced?

Every FoodSt meal is handmade in small batches by accredited local cooks like Christina and Olivia. There are no factories or conveyor belts—just real home cooking, freshly frozen to lock in flavour and quality.

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4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

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Christina's Lemongrass Pork & Chicken Rice

Name: Christina's Lemongrass Pork & Chicken Rice
Brand: Christina
Price: 24.5 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.8 (41 reviews)

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A Peranakan family favourite, brought to your table

Tender pork, gently braised in the aromatic embrace of lemongrass, galangal, and cinnamon, makes this dish a classic of Peranakan cuisine. Known as Sek Bak in Chinese, it’s a dish often shared at Chinese New Year celebrations, loved for its subtle sweetness from caramelised onions and palm sugar. Christina and Olivia’s version captures this warmth and tradition in every bite.

To make it a complete meal, the pork is paired with Olivia and Christina's homemade chicken-flavoured rice, infused with fresh ginger and sesame oil. The result is a fragrant, all-in-one dinner that feels like it’s been simmering away in a family kitchen, yet is ready for you in just minutes.

Made with ❤️ by Christina & Olivia

Preparation Instructions

Step 1 - Defrost first in microwave or overnight in your fridge

Step 2 - Microwave until heated through (approx 2-3 mins)

Our foil containers are microwave safe!

Ingredients & Allergens

Ingredients: pork, onions, lemongrass, galangal, cinnamon,dark soy, sugar, pepper, canola oil, jasmine rice, ginger, garlic,sesame oil,chicken stock(MSG),panda leaves, broccoli.

Contains: Soy, MSG, sesame

Serving Size, Spice & Suggestions

🍴 Single Serve

😋 This is a an all-in-one meal that can be enjoyed on its own

🌶️ Spice Level -Mild

About Your Cook

Hi, I'm Christina

I was brought up in Malaysia in a Baba Nyonya family. Our cuisine is often known as the Peranakan Nyonya cuisine, which is a fusion of Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian heritage. The Peranakan Nyonya cuisine is about traditional family recipes passed down for generations, along with the stories of the people who cooked them with love and passion.

I grew up in a household of generations of excellent cooks. The high standards to use quality ingredients and creative use of aromatic herbs in the kitchen inspired my passion for cooking.

Discover Christina's other meals here

Storage & Delivery

This dish has been handmade with love in small batches by Christina, before being freshly frozen for your convenience.

Keep frozen for up to 2 months from purchase, once thawed keep refrigerated and serve within 48 hours.

We deliver across NSW, VIC, SA, ACT and QLD. To check if we deliver to you enter your postcode and suburb in the delivery checker at the top of our page. ☝🏻

Perfect For....

Busy weeknights when you want authentic Asian flavours without hours in the kitchen
Families looking for a kid-friendly meal with gentle, balanced sweetness
Anyone curious to try Peranakan food, a beautiful blend of Chinese and Southeast Asian traditions
Quick solo dinners that are nourishing and homemade
Stocking the freezer with ready-to-eat meals that taste like they were made from scratch

Handmade with Love by Accredited Local Cooks

Freshly Frozen for Your Convenience

Complete Meal in One

: Christina's recipe follows traditional Peranakan cooking methods passed down through generations. The authentic Sek Bak preparation includes specific Southeast Asian spices like galangal and pandan leaves, plus the signature technique of slow-braising with palm sugar for natural caramelisation. Unlike Chinese red-braised pork or Korean braised pork, Peranakan Sek Bak incorporates lemongrass and is typically sweeter, making it more appealing to children and those new to Asian cuisine.
: This dish is not spicy. The flavour comes from fragrant spices like lemongrass, galangal, and cinnamon, balanced with caramelised onions and palm sugar for a naturally sweet profile that children especially enjoy.
: Every FoodSt meal is handmade in small batches by accredited local cooks like Christina and Olivia. There are no factories or conveyor belts—just real home cooking, freshly frozen to lock in flavour and quality.

4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

Based on 41 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 34 Total 4 star reviews: 7 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0

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Leigh S.
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3 weeks ago
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Christina's Sweet & Sour Chicken With Rice
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent for one
Busy people enjoy tasty easy to have meals thus is the one for you
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3 weeks ago
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Vicki W.
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1 month ago
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Christina's Malaysian Spiral Curry Puffs
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best ever!
OMG, these curry puffs are absolutely scrumptious. Beautiful pastry, and perfect filling. This is my 1st order from Foodst, and if this is the standard, I'm impressed, and I'll be back for more.
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Emma o.
1 month ago
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Christina's Lemongrass Pork & Chicken Rice
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I 100% enjoyed
Generous serve, delicious flavour!
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Andrew
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2 months ago
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Christina's Sweet & Sour Chicken With Rice
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5 Stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this one! I found it to be really tasty & filling with authentic flavours & will add it to my list of regulars üëç
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That's great, thanks Andrew!
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ROBERT K.
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3 months ago
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Christina's Barramundi Coconut Curry & Rice
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
WOW!!
The best I have found on my food st journey so far!
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We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

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