Modern Asian

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Sweet Asian-style duck salad with mandarin and pomegranate.

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 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.

This delicious Asian chilli chicken stir-fry is packed full of flavour and the goodness of veggies. Plus, it's easy to make - perfect for a mid-week family dinner.

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

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

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

Give a little nod to the finger food of the 60s while giving a more contemporary feel and taste to the classic prawn toast.

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

The unique and aromatic flavour of makrut 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Not suitable to microwave. Not suitable to freeze. Note

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.

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

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.

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