Thai

You’ll need to cook about 1 cup jasmine rice Have everything ready, then stir-fry just before serving. Note

Use any type of curry paste. Try lime juice instead of lemon. You’ll need to process 3 slices day-old white bread to make crumbs. Make ahead: You can make crab cakes several hours ahead; keep, covered, in the fridge. Note

Budget beef rump, or smart buy rump, is cheaper than rump steak. Use a vegetable peeler to cut cucumber into ribbons. Note

The fresh herb blend contains lemongrass, ginger, coriander and chilli. Buy it in the fresh food aisle. Note

Discard oil after frying as it will have a fishy flavour and can’t be used again. Fish sauce is salty, so there’s no need to add extra salt. Use chicken breast fillets instead of fish. Cooking time and price will vary. Note

Vegetarian: Use 500g firm chopped tofu instead of beef. Cooking time will vary. You can swap coconut milk for 1 large crumbled beef stock cube and 3/4 cup water. You’ll need to cook 1 cup rice. Note

You’ll need to cook 1 cup jasmine rice. Note

Whether you’re relaxing at the bach or pottering around at home on your holidays, this summer recipe from Julie Biuso is designed to be light on effort and big on taste

Use beef leg steaks instead. Cooking time will vary. You can use lemon juice instead of lime, and swap palm sugar for brown sugar. Tomato medley mix includes a variety of fresh tomatoes, such as cherry, grape and tear drop If unavailable, use 4 medium regular tomatoes, quartered. Note

To prevent bamboo skewers scorching during cooking, soak them in cold water for 20 minutes before threading; you’ll need 8. Note

For quick cooking, prepare all ingredients ahead of time. Note

Use shredded barbecued chicken breast instead of smoked chicken. Note

You can also use chopped chicken thigh fillets, and add sliced zucchini during last 10 minutes of cooking. Note

makes 24 USe a wide-bladed vegetable peeler to cut cucumber strips. Cut into pieces, then fold in half to place on patties. Note

Serve curry with steamed rice or noodles. This dish is also delicious made with seafood or pork. Note

Mouth-watering pork green curry features an authentic coconut and lime flavoured sauce. This quick and easy curry is best served with steamed rice and sprinkled with coriander.

For a quick and easy weeknight meal try this fragrant prawn pad Thai. Throw together noodles, eggs, chicken and prawns and you�ve got a family favourite in less than 15 minutes.

This mixture is also delicious served wrapped in lavash bread. Note

Pork, chicken or prawns could be used in place of beef. Note

Seared and marinated beef is served atop crisp lettuce and cucumber in this salad bursting with fresh Thai flavours. Healthy eating is simple with this Asian-inspired beef salad.

This would also be delicious using fish. Chicken can be char-grilled or barbecued, basting with marinade. Note

Delicious soft and tender tofu patties with a light crispy outside served with Thai salsa makes the ideal healthy summer lunch or snack as they�re jam-packed with flavour.

Fresh tomato can he replaced with a can of diced tomato. Simmer for 1-2 minutes. Note

Packed full of crunchy nuts and nutrient-rich cauliflower, this flavoursome curry is delicious served on its own as a light meal or on the side of your favourite meat dish.

Fragrant and creamy green chicken curry recipe by Woman�s Day. This dish is packed full of flavour and warmth that is sure to impress family and friends on those cold winter nights.

If canned lychees are unavailable, you could substitute canned pineapple pieces. For a refreshing dessert, and to avoid waste, freeze remaining lychee syrup and serve small scoops with fresh fruit. Note

MAKES 1 CUP Note

Banana leaves can be bought at Asian food shops. Non-stick baking paper or foil can also be used. Note

Healthy eating is easy with this Asian-inspired beef salad that�s bursting with fresh Thai flavours. Seared and marinated beef is served on a bed of crisp lettuce and cucumber.

Prepare noodles following packet instructions. If liked, add some bean sprouts and fried shallots for added flavour and crunch. Note

Taste the dressing before serving to ensure it is a perfect balance of hot, sour, sweet and salty. If it is too hot, add extra lime juice and sugar. If desired, you could a little crushed peanut brittle or bean sprouts for extra crunch and sweetness. Note

Tamari is a type of soy sauce usually made without wheat. Note

Gluten-free tamari sauce is available at health food stores. Note

This delicious tofu patties recipe with Thai salsa makes for a perfect healthy summer lunch. Soft and tender on the inside while lightly crispy on the outside, and full of flavour!

Roast kumara on an oven tray lined with baking paper. Spray with olive oil and bake in a moderate oven, 180°C, 20-25 minutes, until tender. Note

If you’re cooking this soup in a pressure cooker or slow cooker, soak and drain the noodles following packet instructions and add to the soup before serving. Note

You could use barbecued duck in place of chicken. Pawpaw can be used in place of mango. Try sprinkling some chopped nuts over the salad before serving. Note

Try this easy and delicious beef pad see ew recipe for dinner tonight and enjoy a takeaway favourite made in your very own home!

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

These are so delicious that as soon as they were cooked and photographed, they were eaten within minutes. Who doesn’t love a prawn fish cake with a hint of spice?

Pleasing to that palate � fast and fabulous sweet and sour pork packed full with flavour and fresh veges. For a crisper result, dust the fish with plain flour before stir-frying.

Tamarind can be bought as a paste or seeds. Soak seeds in warm water and push through a sieve to extract the paste, or use liquid tamarind concentrate. Note

Buying single use packets of curry paste ensures freshness of flavour. Note

This slow-cooked beef curry is a perennial favourite in Thai restaurants. When you cook it at home, it may take a while but the aroma and melt-in-the-mouth flavour makes the time spent worthwhile.

Make salad with 1 sliced cucumber, 1/2 cup each coriander and thai basil leaves, 1 sliced eschalot and 1 tablespoon lime juice . Note

Tasty prawn pad Thai makes the perfect quick and easy midweek meal. Just throw together noodles, chicken, eggs and prawns and you�ve got yourself a delicious family favourite.

Vietnamese mint, also called Cambodian mint or laksa leaf, is actually not a mint, but a pungent and peppery narrow-leafed member of the buckwheat family. Thai basil, or horapa, is different from sweet basil and holy basil in both looks and taste. Having smaller leaves and purplish stems, it has a slight licorice taste. You […]

Light, fresh and invigorating, this soup is best consumed the minute it's ready.

If you can find Thai basil, you can use this instead of coriander leaves. Note

Kid-friendly tip: choose a milder curry paste for the kids. Note

Serve the curry with steamed rice. Not suitable to freeze. Note

You will need about 4 kaffir limes for this recipe. If they are unavailable, use regular time zest and juice instead. Finely shredded kaffir lime leaves could also be substituted for the zest. The patties can be made and cooked the day before and transported in airtight containers. If cooking them at the picnic, transport […]

Enjoy these Thai stir fried noodles with beef and green beans for your next midweek meal

Try using Thai basil; it looks slightly different from green basil; it has smaller leaves, purplish stems and a slight aniseed taste. Note

To transport: Pack cooked beef, salad ingredients and pre-mixed dressing separately. To assemble: Combine beef, salad and dressing just before serving. Note

You can replace kumara with potato or pumpkin. You can replace beans with frozen peas. Cut small rounds, leaves or stars from leftover pastry to decorate pies. Note

Use chicken breast fillets instead of pork. If time permits, marinate park overnight. For extra flavour, toss chopped coriander through salad before serving. Note

For an authentic touch, sprinkle with fried shallots (onions). Available from asian grocery stores and some major supermarkets. Note

Use kumara (orange sweet potato) or canned, rinsed chickpeas instead of potato. After adding coconut milk to the pan, fill the empty can with water for easy measuring. Make ahead: Cook a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Note

Our frozen vegetable mix contained baby corn, bamboo shoots, broccoli, carrots and green beans. Make ahead: Cook up to 2 days ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Flavour will intensify over time. Add vegetables when reheating. Note

Use potatoes instead of kumara You can use regular tomatoes instead of roma. Kumara is orange sweet potato. Note

Snake beans are popular in Asian cooking. The pods are olive green, round, about 90cm long and 5-8mm wide. They are picked when young and crisp with soft seeds. If they are unavailable, use green beans. This dish would also be delicious with mixed seafood. Note

To make a simple Thai chicken curry; heat a little oil in a saucepan on medium. Sauté 1/4 cup curry paste for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 500g sliced chicken thigh, cooking for 3-4 minutes to brown all over. Add 400ml can of coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Add 2 cups of stir-fry […]

This tasty fish cakes are made in the Thai-style, which involves processing whatever meat your using almost to a paste, this gives the cakes their unique texture. Serve these with cucumber chilli pickle and sweet chilli sauce for dipping.

The Thai name for this crying tiger dish is 'seua rong hai'. It translates to ‘crying tiger’, as the dipping sauce is supposed to bring tears to your eyes. But don’t be nervous! It's actually not that hot.

Ceviche is truly one of the most delicious ways to serve fish. The combination of Thai flavours with the citrus juice used to 'cook' the fish makes this version especially fabulous.

The ingredients for this easy Thai red curry fish can be picked up on the way home and dinner can be on the table in under 20 minutes. Ling, Blue-eye, and Mahi Mahi are all suitable white fish for this recipe.

The use of scotch fillet steak means that this beef and zucchini curry will be ready in no time. Sprinkle some crushed peanuts on top, together with a generous squeeze of lime and serve with jasmine rice.

This exotic burger will satisfy the whole family - the sweet chilli sauce adds a kick of flavour. Preparation: 20min. Cooking: 10min. Serves: 4

This sweet and fragrant Thai beef and coconut curry is spicy without being too hot, with tender morsels of beef and vegetables in a rich, creamy curry sauce.

This Thai chicken noodle soup is full of all those lovely and distinctive Asian flavours and will not fail to please. Best of all, you can be enjoying a steaming bowl in under 15 minutes. What's not to love?

This fragrant Thai prawn stir-fry uses the root of a bunch of coriander as well as the leaves, which adds a depth of flavour not found otherwise. Serve with steamed rice or noodles.

For shallow-frying, use enough oil to reach half-way up the food; cook the prawn until brown and crisp, then turn over and cook the other side. Their texture will contrast beautifully with the avocado.

If you're looking for something quick and easy for a mid-week family meal, look no further than our pork with rice noodles. Adjust the chilli for heat, and it can be on the table in under half an hour.

This prawn and sweet chilli salad ticks all the boxes. It's full of fresh and healthy ingredients, it looks beautiful on the plate and it is full of those zingy Asian flavours that compliment seafood so well.

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.

Use this deliciously versatile vegetable as the star ingredient.

Traditional and tasty Thai-style pumpkin and chicken soup from Australian Women's Weekly.