Modern Asian

Create a taste sensation with these dim sims and plum sauce.

If you have time, marinate chicken for 2 hours to enhance the flavour. Common mint may be used if Vietnamese mint is unavailable. Note

Quick and tasty, this pork stir-fry will make midweek dinner dilemmas a thing of the past!

An easy midweek dinner the whole family will love. Amp up a classic with Thai flavours

This Thai-inspired kūmara and chickpea curry is a wholesome and satisfying meal, with vibrant vegetables and tofu served perfectly over steamed rice

Warm up with the vibrant flavours of this Asian-inspired hot and sour chicken noodle soup, ready to eat in under 30 minutes

Who doesn’t love a one-pot wonder to sort a dinner dilemma? This stir-fry made with NZ Pork will fast become a family favourite

Simple and speedy, if you’re trying to find a midweek salad the whole family will love, then this is it

Ready from start-to-finish in just 15 minutes, this NZ Pork stir fry requires just 5 ingredients and is packed with crunchy Chinese cabbage, juicy pineapple and tasty hoisin sauce

To prepare green or purple asparagus, simply bend the spear so the woody end snaps off. White asparagus spears need to be peeled all the way down the spear. Note

This stir-fry recipe combines tender NZ Pork with punchy Asian spices to create a fuss-free dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes from fridge to table

This quick and easy spicy NZ Pork stir-fry recipe makes the perfect midweek meal. Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a healthy, flavourful dinner the whole family will love

Frozen edamame can also be used in a variety of salads and stir-fries. You could replace with frozen peas. The lime pickle has a variety of uses. Traditionally served with curries, it can be rubbed over chicken pieces before roasting, tossed through rice dishes for flavour or served with grilled salmon. Note

Smoked salmon can be found in most supermarket refrigerated sections and is normally sold in 110g packs. The remaining salmon can be used on another day, folded through scrambled eggs, tossed through a simple herb pasta or combined with a little mayonnaise for a delicious sandwich filling. Note

Get your slurp on with this noodle hot pot, which really packs a punch in flavour! With juicy rare beef, zingy fresh herbs and our lively miso ginger sauce, this quick and easy meal is a bowl of delight.

These crispy fish tacos are packed with the delightful crunch of fried fish and punch of Exotic Food's Sriracha Mayonnaise. Serve with a drizzle of soy sauce and Chinese five-spice for extra kick.

Create a work lunch that's easy, impressive and seriously delicious with this make-ahead miso bowl recipe. Prepare the night before and enjoy a vege-packed, gluten-free meal in the office

This nasi goreng recipe sees a takeaway favourite get a clever makeover by swapping traditional fried rice with cauliflower rice. It's the perfect dinner for anyone watching their calorie intake

Dinner doesn't get much easier than this teriyaki chicken stir-fry recipe! Simple, delicious and packed with plenty of veges, this stir-fry is perfect served with noodles for a midweek family meal

This wonderfully comforting salmon noodle soup recipe combines wild mushrooms, greens and toasted sesame to create a flavoursome midweek meal that is ready in less than 15 minutes

This beautifully flavoured coconut-fried rice recipe is fantastic topped with tom yum prawns and enjoyed for an aromatic family meal that everyone will love

This clever recipe sees carb-heavy noodles swapped for deliciously light, healthy zoodles (zucchini noodles). Paired with sesame-crusted chicken breast, this recipe is a winner

This chicken samosa pie recipe draws inspiration from everyone's favourite Indian snack to create a warming, delicious family dinner. Serve with plenty of cooling raita and flavourful chutney

This gluten-free sago breakfast pudding recipe is ideal for breakfast or dessert! With banana, coconut milk, lime and gently spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this pud is a winner

Looking for fresh, healthy dinner ideas? This egg roll recipe ticks all the boxes for creating a delicious, gluten-free meal from just a few ingredients

This vibrant noodle recipe is packed with delicious Asian-inspired flavours. Topped with lemon pepper crumbed Sealord hoki fillets, this dish is designed to wow at the dinner table

These pork skewers feature a delicious Asian-inspired marinade and a crunchy cabbage salad for the ultimate barbecue pork recipe

This spicy pork and prawn soup is full of punchy Asian-inspired flavours and ingredients. A recipe that's sure to kick-start your taste buds on chilly winter evenings

This sesame-crusted pork and noodles recipe requires just 5 ingredients to bring a tasty, healthy family dinner to the table

This vibrant chicken and lemongrass soup recipe is full of amazing Asian-inspired flavours for a quick, delicious and budget-conscious meal

Sweet tomatoes and succulent lamb are the stars of this easy stir-fry recipe, which includes a homemade stir-fry sauce that's sure to please your taste buds

This curried coconut and prawn stir-fry is packed with veges and spices to create a vibrant meal that's a healthy and flavourful weeknight dinner

This satisfying meal of crunchy, sesame-fried chicken, peanutty noodles and tangy salad will hit the spot on a chilly evening. Recipe and styling by Fiona Hugues. Photography by Jani Shepherd, Gatherum Collectif

This lively pumpkin soup recipe from Nici Wickes features the vibrant flavours of Thailand and Indonesia. With warming spices and creamy coconut milk, the peanut garnish adds a great texture

This clever hoisin beef pot roast recipe utilises your pressure cooker to create a tender, delicious pot roast in just 30 minutes. Serve with noodles and plenty of Asian greens

An egg wrap is a wonderful healthy gluten-free meal – great for breakfast, lunch or dinner! This recipe is also dairy-free and vegetarian, making it a great option for those with dietary requirements

Light but packed full of flavour, this green curry prawn fried recipe from recipes+ is a budget-friendly mid-week meal the whole family will love.

This Thai pumpkin soup needs just 5 ingredients to end up on your dinner table thanks to this smart recipe. Plus, with the addition of juicy prawns, this soup is a hearty dish

This thyme and tofu stir-fry recipe is perfect for a healthy, speedy weeknight meal

Light, fresh and tasty - this lamb larb recipe is a deliciously fresh meal that's perfect for al fresco dinners

This incredibly simple fish curry uses ginger, garam masala, paprika and turmeric to add flavour without heat, and buttermilk for a smooth, creamy finish.

This delicious chicken recipe sees tender chicken thighs marinated in brown sugar, soy, Chinese five spice and sweet chilli sauce and perfectly paired with vermicelli noodles

This delicious Asian chilli chicken stir-fry is packed full of flavour and the goodness of veggies. Plus, it's easy to make - perfect for a mid-week family dinner.

This Balinese-style chicken curry recipe by Nici Wickes is packed with fragrant lemongrass, tumeric, ginger and chilli... and tastes divine!

With juicy seared salmon and a punchy pea, mayonnaise and wasabi dressing, this Asian-inspired burger recipe is a quick and healthy dinner option

Classic nasi goreng gets an impressive makeover with this quick and easy recipe. As well as being loaded with vegetables, it's also low on sugar for a healthy dinner option

Seafood marinara mix gets an Asian-inspired makeover with this quick seafood stir-fry recipe. Packed with classic flavours and ready in just 10 minutes, this is a perfect fuss-free dinner

Lamb chops get a flavourful kick with sesame seeds and sumac thanks to this easy dinner recipe. Quick and tasty, this dish is a great dinner table addition

If there is one standby dish I have for dinner when I am short of time, it is this one. It’s so easy, fast and nutritious, and a warm broth is just what I feel like on a winter’s night

Nici Wickes' version of the famed Peking duck that is served with pancakes and plum sauce. Using plenty of fresh apple and watercress, all rolled up in a soft warm roti, makes this an easy dinner idea

Ditch the Chinese take-away and recreate this popular Asian noodle dish at home - your family will love it! Plus, you'll get your protein from the beef and all the vegetable goodness you want - win, win!

This is Nicki Wickes' go-to summer salad of choice when asked to bring a plate - a salad of rice noodles, prawns and pawpaw

Make every Monday meat-free with delicious vegetarian options. Such as these golden crumbed brown rice cake patties and stir-fried vegetables, sprinkled with seaweed.

Veg it up! Replace the fish with a thin plain omelette or slices of marinated tofu.

I first came upon a version of this recipe at the wonderful Casa Luna Cooking School in Ubud. Even if you’re not a big fan of tofu, you’ll love these tasty treats. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Curries from Bali are sweet and fragrant, and ideal for entertaining. They are often best served close to room temperature, which takes the pressure off getting everything to the table piping hot. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Make these simple side dishes to accompany your curry and you will have the perfect feast. Photography by Todd Eyre.

This traditional Asian dish is a savoury porridge made with rice, often served with meat and enjoyed any time of the day - even for breakfast! It's a great option for a wholesome, nourishing meal.

Stir-fry your taste buds to heaven with this staple Asian noodle dish of pork, tofu and beans with chunks of capsicum and oyster mushrooms. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

This beef noodle salad is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner - spritz with lime for a citrus zing, and top with a crunch of peanuts. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

This tasty Asian fusion noodle dish is packed full of veggies and delicious ginger spiced flash-fried beef. Perfect for lunch or a quick weeknight dinner. And it's suitable for diabetics.

The best way to have brussel sprouts is paired with pork in a stir fry. The salty, soy charcoal flavours brings in a delicious flavour - This recipe will turn any brussel sprout haters into lovers.

This Asian-inspired dish is a wonderful way to enjoy fish.

Champion of the Dilmah Real High Tea Global Challenge, Laurent Loudeac shares his winning sashimi recipe.

Slow cooked to tender perfection, this fragrant beef brisket is beautiful served atop steamed rice. With Asian spices and vegetables, this beautiful Vietnamese dish is great enjoyed straight out of the slow cooker.

Quick, tasty and packed full of fresh seafood, this beautiful stir-fry is perfect for a mid-week dinner with the family.

Fresh squid hoods with salt and pepper coating are a delicious accompaniment to any party. Serve with lemon wedges.

Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian soy product, similar to tofu, made from cultured soybeans. It is beautifully prepared crumbed and lightly pan-fried to golden-crispy perfection. We've served our tempeh with a creamy homemade cauliflower slaw to create a quick, tasty and nutritious vegetarian dinner in no time at all.

Whip up a batch of these light, tender dumplings for your family and friends. Filled with a wonderfully fragrant Asian spiced pork filling, these are perfect to serve up as a light meal or pass around at a dinner party with a zesty dipping sauce.

Crowd pleaser for teenagers or the whole family, these Asian-style pizzas are quick to make and ready in an instant!

Go Japanese with this simple salmon and vegetable dish. The basic batter is suitable for a variety of seafood (prawns, for example) and vegetables.

Take your taste buds on a summer holiday with this fruity treat. These warm pancake parcels are filled with creamy vanilla ice cream and fresh mangoes that are sure to please for breakfast or tea.

Packed full of flavour and protein, these delicious Asian-spiced fish and rice patties are wonderful tossed through a fresh salad or served on their own as a quick, healthy lunch.

Packed full of delicious Asian flavours, this noodle salad dish is easy to make and perfect for a family weeknight dinner. A beautiful dressing is tossed through fresh vegetables and noodles, then topped with sweet chilli marinated tofu to create a tasty vegetarian dish.

If time is short and you have guests arriving for dinner, this Japanese-style beef stir-fry involves some culinary cheating that helps put an impressive main on the table in 30 minutes.

If you're short on time, this quick and healthy stir-fry is packed full of vegetables and bold Asian flavours.

This fragrant spicy prawn recipe is bursting with flavour and yet is made with just a few fresh ingredients and clever condiments.

It doesn't get much simpler than fruit salad for dessert or snack, right? Why not try this terrific Asian-inspired fruit salad with a chilli kick.

A popular dessert at most Chinese restaurants, this dish is brilliant served with a rich, caramel sauce. Cut through the hot, golden, crumbly crust into smooth, cool, creamy berry ice-cream.

Peanut satay and juicy beef can't be beaten in this easy recipe using a premade satay base.

These beautiful steamed fish parcels are cooked with sweet mango chutney and fresh vegetables to create a quick, fragrant seafood dish in no time at all.

Experience the delicacy of thinly sliced rare tuna, served here with fresh vegetables and a punchy horseradish dressing to create a beautifully light Summer salad.

Asian flavours give this salmon dish both style and substance. Easy to prepare and cook, it's a great main for the family or to serve at your next dinner party.

It's very satisfying to make your own condiments when the necessary fresh ingredients are cheap. Use in stir-fries, marinades, as a dipping sauce, on burgers or to spice up homemade dips.

These crispy skin drumsticks are baked with a fragrant Asian spice mixture. Serve them with fresh lemon wedges and steamed rice for a complete family meal.

This tasty bacon and egg friend rice puts an Aussie swing on a classic Chinese rice dish. It makes a warming and satisfying weeknight dinner in no time at all.

Delicious herbed chicken dumplings are tossed through a fragrant Asian broth, perfect for those cooler winter months.

Packed full of Asian flavour, fresh prawns with garlic and coconut create a meal sensation in one bowl.

Enjoy yum cha at home with these sweet and spicy pork buns. If you're serving little people, put the chilli sauce out of reach!

This colourful confetti salad with shredded cabbage and crunchy capsicum and a zesty lemon honey dressing is a crisp and tasty side dish

This simple, tasty chicken curry converts easily to a vegetarian dish by substituting the chicken for tofu and using vegetable stock in place of chicken stock.

Stay at home and make your own classic Chinese soup with steamed wontons.

Wonderfully fragrant, these creamy ginger and coconut desserts are beautiful eaten straight from the pot with a teapsoon as a delightful after dinner treat.

The humble celery stick takes centre stage in this Asian-inspired stir-fry to accompany barramundi fish fillets.