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If you cannot find banana chillies, use capsicums instead. Note

Use a zester to get long thin strips of rind. Note

Use vegetables of your choice such as green beans, snow peas or buk choy. Use sliced chicken breast or thinly sliced beef rump steak as an alternative to the pork fillet. Use regular basil if thai basil is unavailable. Note

Broccolini is a cross between broccoli and chinese kale; it resembles broccoli in appearance, but is milder and sweeter in taste. It has long asparagus-like stems and a long loose floret, both completely edible. Baby buk choy or gai lan work well in this stir-fry, too; use in place of the broccolini. Note

Quick and easy stir-fried Asian greens from Australian Women's Weekly.

Substitute watercress and tatsoi leaves for baby spinach and mizuna, if preferred. Note

Quick, easy and full of flavour - this is a great Asian stir-fry for busy midweek dinners.

Replace pork with sliced chicken breast or beef rump steak. You can use basil if thai basil is out of season or you could replace the basil with coriander. Broccolini can be swapped with baby corn, if you like. Note

We’ve used brown long-grain rice in this recipe because of its lovely nutty taste, but you can replace it with white long-grain rice if you wish. You need to cook about 1⅓ cups rice for this recipe. Note

A sweet, rich and delicious spiced pork dish from Australian Women's Weekly.

A healthy and simple mixed vegetable and stir-fried rice dish that can be spiced up with chicken or fish.

Soba are fresh or dried Japanese noodles made from buckwheat and wheat flour. They’re available from Asian food stores and major supermarkets. Note

Delicious and fragrant lamb fillet in chilli and coconut milk from Australian Women's Weekly.

Kecap (ketjap) manis, a thick sweet soy sauce of Indonesian origin, is available at many supermarkets and Asian food stores. Note

Satay sauce is a sauce made from roasted peanuts and is widely used in the cuisines of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and China.

Before starting the recipe, boil the kettle so you have boiling water ready to prepare the noodles. Note

Light and crunchy Asian greens salad with a flavourful sesame and ginger dressing.

Quick and easy Asian-style stick pork stir-fry for those busy midweek nights.

Make sure you cut all your vegies into similar size pieces. This ensures that they all cook at the same rate. If you cut your vegetables on the diagonal, it not only improves the attractiveness of the dish, it maximises their exposure to the heat. You could use chicken, beef or seafood in this recipe […]

This is a classic Japanese dish that is traditionally served cold as a starter.

This recipe is best made close to serving. Not suitable to microwave. Not suitable to freeze. Note

You can crumb chicken up to 24 hours in advance. Place in single layer on tray, cover and refrigerate. Tonkatsu sauce is available from Asian food stores. Note

You need to cook about 2/3 cup (130g) white long-grain rice to get 2 cups of cooked rice. If using packaged microwave rice, use straight from the packet for this recipe. Note

Green (unripe) papayas are readily available in various sizes at many greengrocers, Asian food shops and markets. Select one that is very hard and slightly shiny, which indicates it’s fresh but not too unripe to grate or chop. Note

Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

Asian-style pork and chicken stir-fry with a wonderfully rich black bean sauce.

Use only the lower white part of the lemon grass stem. Garlic, lemon grass and sweet chilli sauce lend a Thai accent to this recipe Note

Recreate your favourite Asian starter dish at home with delicious satay and sweet and sour sauces.

We used hard (stir-frying) tofu; you can substitute firm tofu, if you prefer. Note

Dry sherry can be used instead of mirin. Note

You could stir some finely chopped and seeded cucumber into the remaining yoghurt. Note

Asian-style noodles and chicken with kecap manis, also known as ketjap manis, a dark, thick, sweet soy sauce.

Many cooks think pecans are only suitable used in desserts, but they are just as good in salads, stuffings and main courses. They are also great tossed in curry spices then roasted or coated in chocolate or toffee. Studies show that pecans contain the most antioxidants of any nut and about 60 per cent of […]

A sweet, sour, fresh and fragrant Asian-style rice noodle salad with wasabi dressing.

A quick and easy Asian-style beef stir fry for busy midweek dinners.

Delicious Asian-style main dish of sticky pork with wilted gai lan.

You can use any firm white-fleshed fish fillets. Note

These sesame and chilli lamb skewers are the perfect starter dish for Asian-styled evenings.

Fried noodles, also known as crispy noodles, are used in sang choy bow and chow mein. They can be found in supermarkets, usually in 50g or 100g packets, already deep-fried. Note

Asian-style stir-fried beef with thin hokkien noodles from Australian Women's Weekly.

You need to purchase a large barbecued chicken weighing about 900g for this recipe. Note

Delicious and warming garlic chicken stir-fry with buk choy from Australian Women's Weekly.

Soak 10 bamboo skewers in cold water for an hour before use to prevent them splintering or scorching during cooking. Note

A fantastic miso garlic dip for Japanese-style dinner parties or sharing platters.

This Asian-style sesame noodle salad is sticky, sweet and utterly delicious.

Panang is the English adaptation of the Thai word “phanoeng” or “panaeng” meaning curry. The paste is a complex, sweet and milder variation of an authentic Thai red curry paste, which is especially good with seafood. Some commercially prepared curry pastes can vary in heat and flavour. Add less than recommended until you can determine […]

Thai basil, also known as horapa, is available from greengrocers and Asian supermarkets. To freeze; pack into freezerproof containers, leaving a 2.5cm space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a saucepan or microwave on medium power (50%) until heated through. Note

If buying prawns in the shell, you will need to buy about 185g uncooked prawns. Note

A sweet and spicy Asian-style marinade that is fantastic with beef and pork ribs.

The beef can be cooked in the oven, if you prefer. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced) and cook, uncovered, for about 1 hour. Note

Use a combination of basil and mint leaves if you cannot find any japanese mint (shiso). You will need half a small jap pumpkin for this recipe. Note

You can use either red or green apples in this recipe. Note

If japanese curry powder is unavailable, any mild flavoured curry powder can be used. Note

A quick, healthy and simple Asian-style stir-fry of chicken and spinach noodles.

A delicious and warming pepper beef stir-fry with brussels sprouts from Australian Women's Weekly.

Delicious sweet and spicy Asian-style ribs are great for summer barbecues and dinner parties.

If you have time, the pork mixture at the end of step 1 can be marinated for a few hours or overnight in the fridge. Note

These delicious little Asian-style morsels are perfect tapas or cocktail food.

Choose an oyster-flavoured sauce without any seafood content such as mushroom oyster sauce. Check the label if you are unsure. Note

We used blue-eye fish fillets in this recipe, but you can use any white fish fillets. Caramel sauce can be made in advance. Cover; refrigerate Note

Quick and easy steamed Asian greens from Australian Women's Weekly.

This Asian-style dish creates the perfect lunch box for busy days.

A sweet, sticky and delicious Asian-style pork and plum stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.