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chilli scallops

Chilli scallops

Sweet and fiery, these plump scallops make an excellent starter for an Asian-themed dinner.
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lamb with basil and vegetables

Lamb with basil and vegetables

Best made close to serving. Note
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Beef with Peppers

Beef with peppers

Quick, easy and delicious, this beef and pepper dish is a great supper for busy nights.
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Fried noodles

Fried noodles

You can use soba, fresh hokkien or rice noodles in this dish. Note
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Stir-fried vegetables with rice noodles

Stir-fried vegetables with rice noodles

For a quick, tasty and healthy meal, you just can't beat stir fried vegetables with noodles. A bite of ginger, a hint of sweet chilli and a light seasoning of soy makes this dish sing.
spicy chicken and coconut

Spicy chicken and coconut

Thigh fillets are the perfect cut of meat for this kind of chicken dish. They remain moist and tender and are the most flavourful part of the bird.
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beef stir-fry with hokkien noodles

Beef stir-fry with hokkien noodles

This tasty Asian style dish can be on the table within half an hour of arriving home in the evening. It's a perfectly balanced meal and full of flavour.
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barbecued chilli and tamarind beef

Barbecued chilli and tamarind beef

Tamarind concentrate is available from Asian and Indian grocery stores or in the Asian section of some supermarkets. Adjust the amount of chilli in the tamarind and chilli marinade to suit your taste as it’s very hot. Note
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five-spice pork and vegie stir-fry

Five-spice pork and vegie stir-fry

The trick to stir-frying is having all the ingredients chopped, weighed and measured before you start cooking. This is known as mise en place', and translates to everything in its place and ready to go. Trim the snow peas, peeling the stem and string away from the peas, then cut snow peas in half. To […]
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quick chicken satay

Quick chicken satay

Satay originated in Indonesia, and today features prominently in Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and African cuisines. This satay recipe is quick and deceptively simple, requiring few ingredients and minimal preparation and cooking time.
Fried tofu with baby bok choy

Fried tofu with baby bok choy

Use a naturally brewed soy sauce or tamari, such as Kikkoman (there are low-salt versions available) rather than cheaper brands which are often made with caramel. I use Bean Supreme tofu, which is widely available.
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Ma Po Tofu

Ma po tofu

This spicy Sichuan dish is packed with flavour and ready within minutes.
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crisp beef with gai lan

Crisp beef with gai lan

Loaded with greens and cabbage, this easy beef stir-fry makes a speedy week-night meal served with steamed rice.
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singapore chilli crab

Singapore chilli crab

Singapore chilli crab is this island nation's unofficial national dish and, like Singapore itself, is an amalgam of the best of its Malaysian, Indian and Chinese past.
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cantonese lamb

Cantonese lamb

Char siu sauce can also be labelled chinese barbecue sauce. You can use lamb backstrap for this recipe, if you prefer, slicing it thinly before use. Note
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Chicken chermoulla

Chicken chermoulla

Chermoulla is a Moroccan blend of herbs and spices traditionally used for preserving or seasoning meat and fish.
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CHAR SIU PORK WITH SNAKE BEANS

Char siu pork with snake beans

Use thinly sliced pork fillet instead of pork strips if you like. Pork mixture can be marinated for a few hours or overnight in the fridge. Note
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CHINESE BEEF AND BROCCOLI

Chinese beef and broccoli

It’s a lot easier to slice the steak into wafer-thin strips if you partially freeze it first. Accompany with rice, if desired. Note
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HONEY CHICKEN WITH BUK CHOY AND SESAME

Honey chicken with buk choy and sesame

If you pop the chicken in the marinade in the morning, this dish can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Chicken thigh fillets are better than the breast for this dish as the thigh meat is more tender and juicy.
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larb tofu

Larb tofu

Larb tofu, traditionally made with ground chicken, is a spicy Thai appetizer.
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spiced coconut prawn stir-fry

Spiced coconut prawn stir-fry

This dish is as simple as gathering all the ingredients together and throwing them in the wok for a few minutes to cook. Add more or less chilli to this dish according to taste.
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chengdu chicken

Chengdu chicken

Sichuan cuisine, also known as Szechuan-style, is one of the most popular regional styles of Chinese cooking and is characterised by its spicy and pungent flavours. An ingredient often used is citrus peel; its inclusion offers proof that the dish is native to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan. Note
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chinese minced beef and spicy green beans

Chinese minced beef and spicy green beans

Short-order; chilli scallops Chilli jam goes with everything from pork chops to fried rice, but for an entrée with a difference, buy some scallops in their shells; remove the scallops, wash and dry the shells well, and keep aside for later. Marinate the scallops overnight in a little lemon juice and oil combined with a […]
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The Australian Women's Weekly August 2006

Thai lamb, eggplant and coriander

Light, healthy and fragrant, this Thai lamb, eggplant and coriander curry is succulent and spicy. Eggplant is brilliant in curry, its tender flesh absorbs all the flavours of the sauce.
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Night market faves - Honey Pork

Honey pork

A sweet and sticky Asian-style honey pork stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.
The Australian Women's Weekly August 2006

Peppercorn beef stir-fry

Quick and tasty, peppercorn beef stir-fry is the perfect mid-week dinner for those days when you need a bit of a boost.
Sang Choy Bow

Sang choy bow

Popular in Southeast Asia, sang choy bow can be made with all types of mince. The folk at recipes+ have chosen chicken here, and flavoured it with the traditional spices loved by all.
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Basil and Prawn Rice

Basil and prawn rice

You’ll find packaged stir-fry vegetables in the fruit and vegetable section. You will need to cook about 1 cup rice. Spread out on a tray; cool. Note
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Pork with eggplant (muu pad makeua)

Pork with eggplant (muu pad makeua)

This Thai dish with succulent baby eggplants, tender snake beans and plenty of spiced pork mince is great as part of a banquet-style spread, or served with noodles as a light dinner.
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