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Large bowls of pho are a breakfast favourite in vietnam but they can be eaten at any time of day. Remove tough outer leaves from lemongrass and discard, then use tender pale cream part for chopping. Flat dried rice noodles are often labelled “rice stick noodles”. If noodles become cold, reheat by pouring boiling water […]

If preferred, chop noodles and mix into crab mixture. Bake as directed. Note

Try your own favourite combination of vegetables, or use a fresh or frozen stir-fry mix available from your supermarket. Note

Barbecue pork can be bought from Asian stores. If unavailable, replace with other cooked pork or chicken. Note

Add 1/4 cup each of coriander and mint leaves in step 4. Accompany with extra chilli sauce, if you like things spicy. Note

Simmered in a fragrant combination of coconut milk and chillies, this boldly spiced curry is seriously tasty but easy to make, so it�s an amazing midweek meal to make for the family.

You could also serve these chicken pieces rolled up in crisp lettuce leaves. Note

You can find kaffir lime leaves in the herb section of supermarkets as well as Asian grocers. Store unused leaves in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze them for up to a month. Note

Replace the sweet chilli sauce with tomato sauce for kids – and adults – who aren’t keen on spiciness. Note

Serve the curry with steamed rice. Not suitable to freeze. Note

You'll have dinner on the table in no time with this quick and easy stir-fry.

Light, fresh and packed full of flavour, indulge your tastebuds while keeping your body happy with this divine Asian steamed fish served with a fragrant soy dressing and mushrooms.

If you find a lovely bunch of garlic chives at an Asian grocer, cut them into 1cm lengths and add with the beansprouts. Note

Kecap manis is a dark brown, thick and sweet indonesian soy sauce. It usually contains star anise, garlic and palm sugar, giving it a sharp, complex flavour. Find it at supermarkets and Asian food shops. Note

The cooking time for the fish will vary. The timing in this recipe is for a belly piece of salmon – if you prefer the tail end, cook for 3 minutes skin side down, turn and cook for a further 1 or 2 minutes. Celery leaves are seldom used, although they are edible and have […]

Omit pork and add sliced, pan-fried pork or chicken sausages; cooking time will vary. Fish sauce adds a slightly salty Thai flavour to this salad. Note

Prepare pork a day ahead it will be even tastier the next day. If whole star anise is not available, use about half a teaspoon ground star anise. If ground is also unavailable, add an extra cinnamon stick. Try shaved palm sugar instead of brown sugar; use Chinese rice wine instead of sherry. To bruise […]

Process 1 slice of bread for 1/2 cup crumbs. Add grated lemon zest. Note

Freeze leftover egg yolks or use to make curd. You will need to cook 1/2 cup long-grain rice. Note

Depending on the cut of pork the butcher used, the cooking time will vary. If the pork is diced fillet, the cooking time will be about 15 minutes. If it is a secondary cut, such as pork neck (pork scotch), the cooking time will be up to 1 hour 30 minutes for a tender result. […]

Try using leftover shredded cooked chicken, cans of drained crab meat or sauteed mushrooms instead of prawns. You can use oyster sauce instead of gravy. You’ll find the coleslaw mix in the fruit and vegetable section at supermarkets. Note

Bamboo chopsticks make great skewers; they’re in supermarkets and asian food stores. Note

Serve in lettuce leaves, if desired. Note

For an authentic touch, sprinkle with fried shallots (onions). Available from asian grocery stores and some major supermarkets. Note

Add toasted sesame seeds, toasted peanuts or fried shallots. Note

Try hokkien, ramen or singapore noodles. Note

Quick and very easy sausage fried rice that's on the table in less than 15 minutes. Make the most of leftover cooked rice in this delicious fried rice recipe by Recipes+.

Use pork stir-fry strips instead of beef. Price will vary. Prepare all ingredients in advance and stir-fry just before serving. Gluten free: Use rice noodles instead of hokkien; tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) instead of oyster sauce. We used a frozen vegetable mix of green beans, broccoli, carrot, onion, capsicum and baby corn. Note

This classic Chinese mince dish is served in an omelette instead of the usual lettuce cups.

Use chicken, lamb or beef stir-fry strips instead of pork. Have all the ingredients chopped and ready before you begin to cook. Note

Use chicken breast fillets or pork loin steaks. Use a vegetable peeler to slice carrot into long thin ribbons. Marinate chicken a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Note

Use drumsticks or drumettes instead of wings; cooking time will vary. Rainbow salad mix consists of shredded beetroot, carrot and broccoli stem. Make ahead: You can make satay sauce up to a day ahead; cover, then chill. Note

Use 2 x 200g cans drained, cooked prawns instead of frozen. You can use green capsicum instead of red. Note

Make ahead: Marinate chicken a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Use a glass or ceramic bowl to marinate the chicken so the curry powder doesn’t stain the dish. Note

Use lemon instead of lime. Use 2 teaspoons curry powder instead of paste. Use a vegetable peeler to cut carrots into long thin ribbons. Note

Add extra chilli for a spicier jam. Note

Paneer is used extensively in Indian cooking. You’ll find it in the cheese section. Note

Omit cashews and sprinkle stir-fly with toasted sesame seeds just before serving. Use brown onion instead of red. Not a fan of coriander? Use basil or parsley instead. You’ll find tubes of ginger paste in the fresh produce section. Note

You’ll find fresh hokkien noodles in the refrigerated food section. Try chicken, beef or lamb mince instead of pork. You can use rice stick noodles or chow mein noodles instead of hokkien. Note

Kecap manis is an Indonesian soy sauce, thicker and sweeter than regular soy sauce. It can be found in the Asian section of most supermarkets. Note

This recipe makes 18 money bags. This recipe makes 27 curry puffs. There are 30 gow gee wrappers in each packet. Wrap any unused wrappers in plastic and freeze until required. You will need 1 large potato to get 1/2 cup mashed potato. Note

This would also be delicious with prepared green prawns. Prepare the salad ahead and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Note

Try adding cubed tofu, chicken or beef strips or even some fried noodles to this dish. Stir-fry tofu and meat in a little oil before adding remaining ingredients. Note

This is a quick dish – have everything ready before you begin to cook. Note

For a substantial meal, accompany this with steamed rice and stir-fried Asian greens. Note

For this recipe, you can use any Asian greens you have on hand. Roast cashews on an oven tray in a moderate oven, 180°C, for 5-10 minutes. Chop roughly, if liked. Note

If liked use mixed antipasto vegetables, in jars or tubs. Note

For delicious bulgogi, cutting the beef and pork into thin strips allows it to absorb the hot, sweet and salty marinade beautifully. Serve with lettuce cups and pickled vegetables

Chicken breast fillets with skin on are sometimes called chicken supremes. Note

Use any other stir-fry sauce of choice, or you could add 2 tablespoons each sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce and oyster sauce. Note

Soak skewers in warm tip water 30 minutes to help prevent scorching. Note

To reduce the heat of the chilli, remove seeds. Use gloves when handling them. Note

For extra flavour, in step 1, add 1 lemon grass stalk, white only, bruised and finely chopped. Note

Succulent, spicy American-style pork ribs are a great choice with plum sauce and fresh side salad. This is definitely an opportunity to have a finger bowl and tea towel on the side.

Replace pork with chicken thigh, if preferred. Other vegetables of choice can be added. Note

Be prepared for flu season with a stockpile of chicken soup in the freezer. To make your own chicken stock, combine 1 whole chicken, 1 halved onion, 1 bay leaf, a few parsley stalks and a few peppercorns in a large stock pot. Cover with water and simmer gently for 2-3 hours, skimming surface if […]

Look for mixed punnets of suitable mushrooms – such as shiitake, enoki and shimeji. If your local grocer doesn’t sell them, use just one variety or replace with chopped mushrooms of choice. Note

If you’re making this for kids, replace hot chilli sauce with sweet chilli sauce. Note

This steamed fish with ginger and soy is a light, healthy and delicious way to increase your fish intake for the week. Any white fish like coral trout, snapper, bream, barramundi or silver perch will work perfectly.

This Asian inspired steamed baby snapper with ginger is the perfect way to enjoy this delicately flavoured white fish. The coriander, chilli and peanuts team up to create the perfect trifecta of taste, aroma and texture.

The secret to this simple dish is the ratio of water to rice. Follow the instructions carefully and you'll be rewarded with soft, fluffy and flavoursome ginger rice.

Imagine you're on holiday at your favourite Asian destination as you whip up our stir-fried seafood with ginger. If you fancy some heat, add a few slices of red chilli and enjoy with an icy-cold beer or white wine.

Chive wontons in Asian broth is surely the perfect example of Chinese comfort food. One taste of this soup, and you'll understand precisely why 'wonton' translates, quite literally, to 'swallowing a cloud'.

We used blue-eye fillets in this recipe, but you can use any firm white fish fillets you like. Serve with fresh lime slices, and accompany with fresh rice noodles stir-fried with grated zucchini and cabbage.

Snugly wrapped in banana leaves, these fragrant fish parcels are tender, spicy and perfumed with lime and lemongrass. Serve with steamed rice and Asian greens.

This Asian-style sweet corn soup is based on a clear broth made fragrant with fresh ginger and bulked up with ribbons of egg and green onions.

This Chinese barbecued pork and mushroom stir fry contains the lovely red-coated sticky pork, commonly known as char siu, that is a staple of Cantonese cuisine. It is widely available in Asian food stores.

Any pretence of refined dining can be abandoned when it comes to these succulent spicy pork ribs. Cutlery will only hinder your enjoyment so dig in with fingers, make sure there are plenty of napkins, and enjoy!

Crispy crumbed chicken wings stuffed with a spicy chicken mince stuffed and served with a chilli peanut dipping sauce are the very definition of finger-licking good!

Make the most of alfresco dining with this simple and healthy chilli prawn salad with noodles. It is packed full of the fresh, distinctive flavours of Asia and makes a healthy and delicious light lunch or supper.

Hoisin sauce is a thick, strongly flavoured sauce that is very common in Chinese cuisine. Its sweet and salty taste works well as a glaze for meat, an addition to stir fries, or as dipping sauce. It is perfect with grilled chicken.

Fried rice is a traditional dish of pre-cooked rice stir-fried in a wok, often mixed with other ingredients, such as eggs, vegetables, and meat. We think our best ever pork fried rice is as good as any you'll find at a Chinese banquet.

Pork kway teow is a popular dish with distinctive Asian flavours and is very quick and easy to prepare. Add extra chillies to spice things up, or go easy on the heat, depending on your taste.

Serve this healthy and delicious crisp-skinned snapper with stir-fried vegetables and black beans accompanied with a small bowl of finely chopped red chilli in soy sauce. It will add some extra zip to the fish.

It doesn't get much better than our roasted pork belly with plum sauce. The added aromatics and spices result in a rich and exotic sauce with a depth of flavour you just don't get with a regular gravy. Oh, and crackling. Enough said.

You can whip up these Asian fish patties in no time. Served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce, they are sure to please even the fussiest of eaters. We've used blue-eye, but any firm white fish will do.

These stir-fried greens with mixed mushrooms are deliciously healthy. The unmistakeable Asian flavours lift an otherwise ordinary dish to a tasty and satisfying light lunch or dinner.

Give your family a taste of Asia with this heavenly hoisin pork recipe. Served alongside crispy green vegetables it is healthy and delicious. Any leftovers can be used up for school lunchbox sandwiches.

Serve these crispy Asian-style fish cakes with spicy dipping sauce for a tantalising starter or light meal. If you like the extra kick, add some more chilli.

This easy lamb curry takes a little time to cook so that those lovely flavours develop sufficiently, but apart from the initial preparation it's pretty much hands off. And not a jar of curry paste in sight.

Rice vermicelli, also known as "bee hoon", is a very thin, versatile noodle used throughout South-East Asia in many dishes. Children tend to love their texture; these noodle and vegetable rolls will be a lunch-box hit.

For a perfectly cooked scallop, heat the pan to medium-hot. You should hear an audible sizzle when you place them in the pan. Cook just two minutes either side for this fresh, healthy and luxurious salad.