Tofu

Mirin is a sweet rice wine commonly used in Japanese cooking. Replace with white wine vinegar if it’s unavailable. Use any leftover dressing to marinate chicken, fish or vegetables. Note

Shake excess flour from tofu before frying. Note

Rice paper wrappers are found in Asian section of supermarkets. Note

Daikon is a long white radish that’s primarily used in Japanese cooking. It tastes a lot like young turnips, which can be used as a substitute. Use a vegetable peeler to make long, thin strips for salads and garnishes. Note

You can serve this with small bowls of rice vinegar, too, for a little extra seasoning. Note

Kaffir lime leaves are available in the fresh produce section of Coles. Store any left over in the freezer. Note