Modern Asian

You can prepare the chicken the night before; store, covered, in the refrigerator. If using bamboo skewers, wrap the ends in foil to prevent them from burning. Note

These thick, creamy mango and coconut smoothies are sweetened with honey and delightfully astringent pomegranate molasses.

These delicious homemade Indian-spiced prawn skewers are the perfect finger food to serve to dinner party guests.

Sticky Asian-style teriyaki and mustard glazed chipolatas from Australian Women's Weekly.

Allspice, also known as pimento or jamaican pepper, is so-named because it tastes like a combination of clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and cumin – all spices. It is available from spice shops and supermarkets.

So hearty and warming, these pork and cabbage rolls will convert anyone to a love of cabbage dishes.

Smoky and charred corn cobs with a sweet Japanese-style sauce.

The unique and aromatic flavour of kaffir lime leaves is more well known in Asian style curries, but used here in these sweet lime syrup cakes, it is really quite amazing.

If you prefer, buy 1kg packs of pot-ready mussels from fishmongers or seafood markets. These have already been scrubbed and bearded, and are ready to cook. Some mussels might not open. These might need prompting with a knife or might not have cooked as quickly as the others;­ some will not open after excessive cooking. […]

Fresh and fragrant snake bean salad with desiccated coconut and lime juice.

Chinese chilli paste can be substituted for sichuan hot bean paste, if unavailable. Note

Give your regular roasted chicken an Asian kick with this hoisin, lime and chilli flavoured version. Served with baby bok choy, it's a complete, flavourful and low carb meal.

Spicy, salty and crunchy, these delicious prawns are perfect served as a starter at dinner parties or barbecues. Serve with this zesty sweet chilli syrup for extra flavour.

Give yourself a bold flavour kick along with a healthy serve of your five-a-day with these spicy stir-fried Asian greens with ginger and teriyaki sauce. They are perfect on their own for a healthy light lunch, or, serve them alongside grilled fish, chicken or meat.

Bring this staple vegetable to life with our sweet and salty soy pumpkin recipe. You could add a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger to the dish if you like.

Rich, fiery sambal oelek lends heat to this delicious dish of snapper with a spicy tomato sauce.

A small salad of garden greens is the perfect side dish for this yummy chicken marinade.

We love slow cookers - simply pop all your ingredients into the cooker and come back to a warming, flavour-packed dish. This zesty hot and sour chicken soup tastes absolutely amazing after several hours of slow-cooking.

Nutty sesame, sweet scallops and crisp cabbage salad make a delightful combination.

Simple, savoury and delicious, clear soup with prawns and spinach is quick to throw together and leaves you feeling nourished, which makes it perfect for a mid-week dinner.

If you're looking for something simple, spicy and healthy, this salmon in miso with soba noodles hits the spot.

The simple, clean flavours of this seared snapper with ginger and soy are uplifting.

You can use these divine little curried lamb pasties in so many ways, as a shared platter for parties, for lunch or as an after school snack.

This beautiful Asian inspired beef dish is complemented by the creamy and spicy wasabi sauce to create a winning dinner dish, perfect for entertaining guests.

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

If you love seafood, you'll adore these plump, juicy prawns and scallops stir-fried with chilli jam and served on a bed of steamed rice.

Plump, juicy and fragrant with sesame oil, these sea scallops make a delightful starter for a special dinner.

Cook the sago the night before; refrigerate overnight, then assemble smoothie in the morning. While sago and tapioca are not the same, sago may be found labelled as ‘seed tapioca’ on some packets. Note

Sometimes the simplest recipes are truly the best, you'll delight your guests when you serve up these salmon fillets with green curry on a bed of steamed rice.

If you love prawns, you'll love this incredibly zesty prawn salad with a mint and lemon dressing.

If you want to reduce the intensity of the chillies, remove the seeds and membranes. Note

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.

Kalonji are also known as Nigella seeds, which taste like someone combined onions, black pepper and oregano.

Serve these Asian-style Scotch eggs at your next cocktail party, with a bracing chilli dip on the side.

Crispy and spicy, lime and coconut prawns make a great share platter for parties or a starter for a dinner party.

Trout roasted with amchur and green mango salad; amchur powder is dried and ground green mango, commonly used in Indian cooking.

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.

Spicy and well spiced, these chilli, lime and coriander chicken skewers make a great starter or share plate for a party.

Make your own roasted honey and soy nuts and add them to your selection of nibbles at your next gathering and watch them disappear.

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.

Place apples in acidulated water (cold water mixed with either vinegar or lemon juice) to prevent them from browning. Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Sweet and spicy, these stir-fried prawns on a pineapple and chilli salad make a stunning starter or lovely light lunch.

Peanuts add extra crunch to this fresh and delicious beef and rice noodles dish. Perfect for those nights when you just want something light and tasty.

Delicious chicken wings in a sweet honey soy marinade; great for sharing with family and family.

Marinated in Japanese flavours, this deep-fried snapper is crisp on the outside and flaky on the inside.

Tuna is best cooked rare as it tends to dry out when overcooked. You could also use salmon or swordfish for this recipe. Note

Here is a classic Asian dish that works every time; steaming will give you a soft, moist and tender flesh that slides right off the bone. Go heavy or light on the chilli, depending on your personal heat threshold.

Bring sago out of the nursery and into its own with this delicious coconut sago pudding with ginger and palm sugar.

You’ll need 1/2 cup each of raw basmati and wild rice for this recipe. Note

Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water for about 30 minutes before use to prevent splintering and scorching. Note

Seriously hot and yet creamy too, this Malaysian swordfish curry is bursting with flavour.

There is something deeply satisfying about making you own curry from scratch. The spice blend we've used for this hot and spicy chicken curry results in a depth of flavour and piquancy that you just don't get from a jar.

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.

Just a little lime and chilli will finish off this perfectly roasted snapper. Serve with roasted vegetables or a light salad, depending on your preference.

There are many versions of hot and sour soup throughout Asia. The common factor, of course, is that they all have ingredients to make them both spicy, and sour. This one also has seafood and noodles and is a complete and delicious meal.

Sashimi-grade fish must be impeccably fresh and prepared using extremely strict standards of hygiene as the fish is to be eaten raw.

The flavour you get from just a few cupboard ingredients packs an enormous flavour. It is perfect for deep-fried spring rolls, rice paper rolls, or even drizzled over a perfectly cooked steak.

Patties can be prepared several hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator. Cook as required. Note

Spinach and snow pea salad makes the perfect side for these juicy tuna kebabs with miso and mirin.

An exquisite and nourishing dish of salmon tartare on lentil salad served with fresh bread and lemon wedges.

Quick, easy and tasty, this stir-fried chicken with baby corn and noodles is everything you're looking for in a mid-week dinner recipe.

Do not overwork the dough or it will toughen. Note

Spice up a platter of plump oysters with cucumber and piquant mirin dressing.

Super simple and seriously zesty, this lemon and lime rice salad makes an excellent side dish for lunch or dinner.

This spicy beef and mushroom soup will warm you up on a cold winters night.

This light, fresh fish dish is the perfect meal in warmer weather. The sweetness of mango with the zing of chilli makes it a delight.

You can tell just by looking at this salad that it will be fresh, light and tasty on the tongue. Chicken cooked in this way should stay moist and juicy, don't be tempted to boil rapidly or cook it for too long or it will be tough.

This salad is at its best served straight after cooking the prawns. Note