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Pork and hoisin noodle stir fry is the perfect dish for those busy weeknights. Enjoy the great tastes of Asia at home whenever you like with this delicious noodle stir-fry by Woman�s Day.

A healthy, quick and simple vegetable stir fry. Eating a mixture of different coloured vegetables is a great way to get a nutritional boost.

Lap cheong is a dried Chinese sausage. Look for it in the Asian section of your supermarket. Note

Traditionally the sauce for bang bang chicken is made with a Chinese sesame seed paste, this can be tricky to find. However, while not traditional, tahini (sesame seed paste) makes a good substitute. Note

It’s preferable to cook the rice a day before and refrigerate until required. This helps to dry out the rice and keep the grains separate. If you don’t have time, simply cook the rice, drain well, spread onto a baking tray and allow to cool. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes before using. Note

There's no need to call the local Chinese take-away when you can create delicious braised pork ribs with Asian greens all on your own.

Try thinly sliced chicken breast fillets instead of pork. Replace pork wontons with prawn or vegetable dumplings or wontons. Halve soup quantities if you have little freezer space. Note

Microwave noodles on high (100%) for 1-2 minutes to separate strands. We used rice noodles, but egg noodles, such as hokkien, will also work well. Chunky vegetable mix is in the produce section near the chilled lettuce. Use frozen mixed vegetables, if you prefer. Note

You can cook 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice instead of using microwave rice. To make gluten-free, use tamari (wheat-free soy sauce) instead of teriyaki. Use parsley instead of coriander. Note

You’ll find the sauce in the salad dressing aisle. Note

BUy loose-leaf baby spinach instead of packaged leaves. Chinese-flavoured tofu is marinated in honey and soy sauce; available in the chilled dairy aisle. Use any flavoured tofu, or marinate your own. You can cook barley 2 days ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Make salad a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate; toss occasionally. Note

If you have any leftover cooked rice, use it for this delicious and quick pork fried rice. It's an economical, tasty supper that's faster than takeout.

Use this as a meal accompaniment or add some tofu for a great vegetarian dish. Wombok is Chinese cabbage. Note

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

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.

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'.

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.

These salt and pepper prawns look and taste fabulous. They are easily and quickly prepared and can be served as part of a casual seafood barbecue or as finger food for a cocktail party.

Tasty, fresh and incredibly healthy, this is the kind of chicken and corn soup that leaves you feeling energised, refreshed and ready for anything.

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.

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.

Otherwise known as char siu bao, barbecue pork buns are a traditional Cantonese comfort food. The soft, pillowy exterior hides a delicately flavoured filling. You won't stop at just one.

This Sichuan pork with peach and chilli salad is typical of this style of Chinese cuisine, with its bold flavours and particular kick that comes from the classic Sichuan pepper seasoning.

Succulent and savoury, this Chinese-style braised ox-tail has enough sauce to almost qualify as soup! Serve with a bowl of steamed rice, to soak up all that lovely sauce, and steamed Asian greens.

For this tea-smoked ocean trout with orange and herb yoghurt dressing we used oolong tea, but your favourite black tea will be fine to use instead. You could also try this cooking method with salmon or mackerel.

Fresh, light, fragrant and healthy. Serve this Asian-style fish with a bowl of steamed coconut rice for an easy and tasty meal for two.

Deliciously saucy and packed full of authentic Asian flavours, these char siu and orange spiced beef ribs are perfect to serve your family or friends at a dinner party. Plus, they're made in the pressure-cooker to save you lots of time!

Trotters with ginger is an old traditional Cantonese recipe created for mothers after birth.

Sweet and delicious Chinese pork in orange & tamarind broth from Australian Women's Weekly.

Purple shallots are often found under the name of thai, asian or even pink shallots; used throughout South-East Asia, they are a member of the onion family but resemble garlic in that they grow in multiple-clove bulbs and are intensely flavoured. They can be eaten fresh in salads or can be deep-fried and served as […]

Although ingredients in five-spice powder vary from country to country, it is usually a fragrant ground mixture of cinnamon, clove, star anise, sichuan pepper and fennel seeds.

A quick and healthy Chinese stir-fry with capsicum, chilli and hoisin chicken.

Wing tips can be used to make chicken stock. Note

You need to start this recipe a day ahead. Cook 1 cup (200g) white long-grain rice to make the required amount of cooked rice. You can add a couple of coarsely chopped bacon rashers to the recipe, if you like. Note

Sweet sticky and savoury char siu lamb and noodles stir-fry.

Serve with steamed jasmine rice. Note

A classic Asian dish, these honey chicken wings are a favourite on most Chinese restaurant menus. Recreate this delicious chicken dish for your family and friends for dinner.

This is one way of getting some good raw vegies into the kids. The sweetness of the honey and the nutty crunch of toasted sesame seeds are delicious combined with the fresh vegies and slippery noodles. This is the salad in its simple form, but chicken or other meat can be added to make it a bigger meal for bigger kids.

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 2. You may need to order beef cheeks in advance from the butcher. Note

You can also use peaches, apricots or plums instead of nectarines. Keep any leftover poaching liquid to poach other fruit; or simmer the liquid until it's reduced and syrupy, stir in 1 tablespoon orange-flavoured liqueur then pour over ice cream.

Fragrant with spices and sticky with orange juice, this crisp-skinned roasted whole duck makes a spectacular centrepiece for a special dinner.

Peking duck is Beijing's most famous dish. Traditionally, this dish is served with peking duck pancakes and hoisin sauce.

This easy, fragrant dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The Chinese barbecued pork adds a distinctive colour and taste and can be found at Asian grocery stores.

You need to cook 1½ cups (300g) white long-grain rice the day before for this recipe. Remove skin from chicken and cut the meat off the bone for your toddler. Honey may contain harmful bacteria and is not recommended for children under one year old. Note

Spicy, crisp-skinned and deliciously tender, Shantung chicken is vinegary, sweet and delicately spiced.

Steamed vegetable wontons make a great addition to an Asian-style banquet spread. These mushroom and water chestnut wonton are full of flavour and have a great texture.

This crispy and delicious twice-fried sichuan beef stir fry is a popular Chinese dish.

The ginger broth can be made ahead and kept, covered, for several days in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to six months. Note

Chicken or pork mince can be used instead of turkey mince. Note

A classic Chinese stir-fry, chicken with almonds is flavoured with soy and spiked with sherry.

Place the beef in a pan with chilli, lime, ginger and garlic, cover with water and simmer until tender. Drain the beef on a wire rack for about 15 minutes to allow it to dry completely. Corned silverside is beef that is first pickled in brine then cooked submerged in water with spices, herbs, etc. […]

Hokkien or fresh wheat noodles can be used in place of fresh rice noodles ­ but be sure to check the manufacturer’s instructions regarding their preparation. Note

dairy-free egg-free Note

This is not an easy dish to master, but it is spectacular; sticky, crispy, plum sauce-glazed skin, succulent duck meat and green onion pancakes make a meal to impress any guest with.

Uncooked spring rolls can be prepared 3 hours ahead; cover, refrigerate until required. Bake just before serving. Note

Deep fried vermicelli noodles; the perfect garnish or decorative surrounding for Chinese dishes.

Give fresh spinach leaves the Cantonese treatment with almonds, vinegar and freshly grated ginger.

Freshly made wontons in a clear broth soup makes a quick, easy and nourishing lunch or light dinner.

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure,your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. If making chicken stock for another recipe where you only need the stock, use chicken necks, wings and backs instead. The stock will keep refrigerated […]

Fried rice is best made just before serving. There are several methods of making fried rice. This is the easiest because it uses rice that is already cooked. Note

You can use soba, fresh hokkien or rice noodles in this dish. Note

You need to cook about 1⅓ cups white long-grain rice the day before making this recipe. Spread it evenly onto a tray and refrigerate overnight. Note

This deeply and appetisingly coloured Asian-style pork belly has a unique sweet and spicy flavour and melts in the mouth. The crunchy noodle salad is the perfect accompaniment.

Satisfy your tastebuds with this spicy pork and broccolini stir-fry.

Crispy on the outside but still soft on the inside, these Chinese noodle pancakes make a great bed for a classic chicken stir-fry.

Serve ribs with steamed rice and stir-fried asian greens. Ask the butcher to cut the rib racks into pieces that will fit your slow cooker.

Tender and delicious veal that is slow-cooked in Asian aromatic spices and wine.

Loaded with ginger, chilli and herbs, these sticky beef patties with Chinese broccoli make a delicious meal served with steamed rice.

These rich, succulent bites of caramelised pepper pork taste like they've been slow-cooked for hours, but this dish takes only 20 minutes in a pressure cooker.

For this recipe, we deboned a whole chinese barbecued duck, available from Asian barbecue takeaway stores. Choy sum, also known as chinese flowering cabbage, and tat soi, chinese flat cabbage, can be found at most greengrocers as well as Asian supermarkets

This recipe is from the well-known Four Seas Restaurant in Elizabeth Street, Redfern. Billy kee chicken is one of the most popular items on the menu. Note

Sticky and delicious Chinese chicken wings that are quick and easy to make.

This spicy Sichuan dish is packed with flavour and ready within minutes.

Infused with onion, ginger and sesame, this is a fantatsic way to enjoy chicken.

Plump prawn dumplings are delicious served with either soy, sesame or chilli dipping sauce.

Use crisp and crunchy fresh water chestnuts for this recipe if you can find them. They contrast beautifully with the soft, silky wontons.

You need to cook about 1⅓ cups white long-grain rice the day before making this recipe. Spread it evenly onto a tray and refrigerate overnight. Note