Modern Asian

If preferred, omit baby corn and add a 400g can creamed corn. Note

Have all ingredients ready before stir-frying, as it’s a very quick process. Vegetables should be tender crisp. Note

When stir-frying beef, reheat your wok between batches. This sears the meat and seals in the moisture, instead of it stewing in its own juices. Note

To prepare noodles, place them in a large, heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water and set aside 2-3 minutes to soak, Separate with a fork. Drain well. Note

The flavour is improved by a good quality fish some-we used Megachef Look for “ca com “on the label, indicating only anchovies were used in the making. The colour should look like tea, fight and very clear. You can probably fit 2 fillets in the steamer basket if using a bamboo steamer. Note

Instead of mango, use another soft fruit of choice. Toast the sesame seeds by stirring them in a frying pan over a medium heat 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Note

Delicious and quick vegetarian stir-fry with crisp tofu, eggplant and mushroom cooked in a garlic and ginger-infused sauce, served over egg noodles and sprinkled with cashews.

Any unopened mussels should not be discarded as they are still fine to eat (despite previous concerns that suggested otherwise). The tendon connecting the shells simply needs to be slit with a small sharp knife to open the mussel. Note

Deliciously simple and bursting with flavour. This sweet and spicy chicken recipe by Woman's Day will make life easier if you add it to your weekly dinner meals as it is ready in less than 30 minutes!

Try serving tempura avocado in a salad of orange segments, shredded daikon, cucumber and watercress. Note

Addictive and tender teriyaki chicken drumettes. Serve on a bed of steamed rice with bok choy and you�ll have a delicious homemade teriyaki chicken that the family will love.

Kecap manis is a sweet, thick, dark soy sauce. Note

Look for gow gee wrappers in the Asian food aisle of your supermarket, or a specialist Asian grocer. Generally, a 275g packet will yield 30 wrappers. You could make these ahead of time and chill, covered, until ready to deep-fry. Note

You can replace the duck with 2 cooked peking duck breasts or a barbecued chicken. Note

You can replace beef with chicken thigh fillets or pork fillet, if preferred. Note

Try chicken breast, vermicelli noodles, snow-pea sprouts, cucumber spears and hoisin sauce as the filling. Note

A rich and satisfying Vietnamese beef curry recipe infused with coconut milk, turmeric, ginger and chilli

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. […]

Use microwave or frozen cooked rice. Note

Use peanut oil instead of sesame oil. You can swap turkey steaks for chicken breast fillets, halved horizontally. Note

Fire up your oysters with a shot of mirin and fierce wasabe. Finely chopped cucumber adds a cool edge to this spicy little concoction. Great as a starter, or for handing round a platter with a difference at a party.

Rare, grilled steak with sichuan pepper is gorgeous served with a spicy mushroom, fennel and onion salad. A light, savoury and satisfying meal.

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!

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.

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.

You will need about 1 large bunch of coriander for this recipe. Note

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.

For a new take on deep-fried fish, try this crispy and delicious whiting tempura. Cut into smaller pieces for finger food and serve alongside the dipping sauce, or with a crisp salad as a main meal.

The tamarind and honey work together in this dish to create a lovely sweet and sour flavour combination that compliments the delicate flavour of the prawns beautifully. Your dinner party guests will love it.

Duck is not the first meat that comes to mind when you think of a Thai salad, but its gamey flavour and rich texture are actually perfect, contrasting beautifully with the rest of the crisp, spicy salad.

Succulent and easy to prepare, these tuna skewers with soba noodles are a great option for increasing your fish intake. This is an easy dish to make, and perfect for little hands to experience the fun of preparing the family meal.

Bright, light and fresh, these lime and coriander oysters make a great starter or shared platter for a party.

The sweet, savoury, sticky and thick teriyaki sauce is a staple of Japanese cuisine. It compliments chicken, fish and meats equally well. Team it with a light and fresh udon salad and you have a perfect light meal.

Lamb’s lettuce, also known as mache or corn salad, has a mild, almost nutty flavour and tender dark-green leaves. It’s commonly sold in 125g punnets; you will need four punnets for this recipe. Note

This warm prawn and noodle salad, enlivened with lemon, garlic and mint, makes a wonderful dish for a luncheon.

Just for fun, we used a flower cutter to cut shapes out of the sliced tofu, making this incredibly simple soup very pretty.

Tender chicken skewers with delicious peanut sauce and crunchy salad makes a great lunch or light supper.

This dish goes well Note

There's plenty of juice to mop up in this delicious vegetarian curry, we're not even sure it's not a soup. Serve with plenty of rice or naan bread to enjoy every last drop.

Sick of boring old hamburgers? Impress the family with this delicious teriyaki chicken and rice burger.

You need 12 bamboo skewers for this recipe. Soak them in cold water for at least an hour before using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Note

Sometimes you need a recipe for something quick, healthy and the perfect size for one, and this chicken and peach salad offers all that plus fresh and delicious flavours.

Tender, spicy hoods of squid, doused in soy and fried with fresh chilli, make a finger-licking starter. Serve with an Asian-style salad for a light dinner.

We've used both orange and lemon rind in this recipe, together with the ginger and the steamed fish they create a lovely and exotic Asian aroma and taste.

Tender lamb, sweet red capsicum, chilli and lime give this healthy stir-fry plenty of flavour, plus there's chilli for bite.

You can use 300ml carton of cream. Note

Instead of rolling the omelettes, top them with the filling and serve them open. Note

You will need about half a medium head of iceberg lettuce to get the amount required for this recipe. Note

Stir-fries are always an excellent choice for a mid-week dinner, being fast, fresh and full of flavour.

These noodles with lamb and spinach can be thrown together in minutes and be on the table soon after you arrive home from work. Quick, healthy and delicious.

A chilli coriander jam that is packed to the brim with red-hot chilli spice and aromatic coriander.

Exciting Asian-style nibbles, these pork balls with a soy and lime dipping sauce are perfect for cocktail parties.

The incredible fragrance and flavour of fresh ginger permeates this lovely stir-fry of tender pork strips and cabbage.

A light and sweet salad of endive, lychee and papaya with passionfruit dressing; perfect for cutting through rich meat dishes.

These juicy char-grilled prawns with lemongrass and lime butter make a great weekend lunch served with crusty bread and a green salad.

A healthy and easy warm coconut chicken salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Sweet Asian-style duck salad with mandarin and pomegranate from Australian Women's Weekly.

Prepare to dazzle your guests with these roasted lobster tails infused with Japanese flavours.

You will need about half a small bunch of snake beans. Note

Substitute brown sugar for the palm sugar, if desired. The salad dressing can be made a day ahead and kept, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

Fishmongers and major supermarkets should have fresh shelled prawns with the tails intact. If you can’t find them fresh, prawns are also available frozen. Thaw in the fridge during the day, so they are ready to cook when you get home. Note