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Ravioli with Asian greens

Ravioli are little pillows of pasta stuffed with a variety of delicious fillings including meat, fish, cheese and vegetables, and they don't have to be an Italian delicacy. This ravioli with greens recipe takes the basic form and fills it with the spices and flavours of Asia.
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spiced coconut prawn stir-fry

Spiced coconut prawn stir-fry

This dish is as simple as gathering all the ingredients together and throwing them in the wok for a few minutes to cook. Add more or less chilli to this dish according to taste.
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combination noodle toss

Combination noodle toss

Fore quicker version, replace fresh Asian vegetables with a 500g packet of frozen vegetables, used as directed. Note
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Cheese-crumbed fish fillets with stir-fried vegetables

Cheese-crumbed fish fillets with stir-fried vegetables

You could use any firm-fleshed white fish fillets for this recipe ­ we used blue-eye. Make the breadcrumbs from bread that is at least a day old, grate or process stale bread to make crumbs. Fish can be crumbed several hours ahead, store, covered, in the refrigerator. Note
Brown rice paella

Brown rice paella

Never wash seafood under a running tap as this will wash away the “sea” flavour and waterlog the seafood. If you need to rinse, hold the seafood in one hand over the sink and use your other hand to gently splash the seafood with as little water as possible. Note
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chinese minced beef and spicy green beans

Chinese minced beef and spicy green beans

Short-order; chilli scallops Chilli jam goes with everything from pork chops to fried rice, but for an entrée with a difference, buy some scallops in their shells; remove the scallops, wash and dry the shells well, and keep aside for later. Marinate the scallops overnight in a little lemon juice and oil combined with a […]
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Sang Choy Bow

Sang choy bow

The trick to becoming a stir-fry pro, is making sure you have all the ingredients ready to-go before you begin frying.
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chengdu chicken

Chengdu chicken

Sichuan cuisine, also known as Szechuan-style, is one of the most popular regional styles of Chinese cooking and is characterised by its spicy and pungent flavours. An ingredient often used is citrus peel; its inclusion offers proof that the dish is native to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan. Note
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Crisp fried noodles (mee krob)

Crisp fried noodles (mee krob)

The contrast between soft, silken tofu and crispy fried noodles is just one of the things that makes mee krob so utterly moreish. Good thing it's good for you too!
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Sticky pork with kaffir lime leaves

Sticky pork with makrut lime leaves

The perfect simple supper full of fragrance and flavour from South-East Asia. This recipe is actually very easy, but with its fresh yet complex flavours you'll feel you're eating at a Thai restaurant.
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Stir-fried beef and mixed mushrooms

Stir-fried beef and mixed mushrooms

Mixed mushrooms add flavour, texture and complexity to this spicy beef and noodle stir-fry, as well as a welcome boost of important nutrients. Winning all round.
Sang choy bow

Sang choy bow

For a taste of China, make your own sang choy bow, a traditional lettuce-wrapped stir-fry. You can serve it as a starter to share, or as a light meal on its own.
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Chicken chow mein

Chicken chow mein

Sometimes the old favourites are the only thing that will do, chicken chow mein not only fits the bill but is quick, easy and good for you. Winning all round.
Thai beef with noodles

Thai beef with noodles

Is your family sick of meat and veg? Try this easy, delicious new recipe for Thai beef with noodles. Fresh, fragrant and full of crunch and flavour.
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red chicken curry

Red chicken curry

A simple yet rich and delicious Thai-style red chicken curry from Australian Women's Weekly.
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shredded vegetable rice paper rolls

Shredded vegetable rice paper rolls

Keep the rolls moist by covering them with a slightly damp piece of kitchen paper, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Rolls can be made a day ahead. Swap the tofu for cooked shredded chicken breast for a non-vegetarian option. Note
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Mixed oyster mushroom and ginger noodles

Mixed oyster mushroom and ginger noodles

Pink and yellow oyster mushrooms are available at selected farmers’ markets, grocery stores and online. Choose mushrooms as described by variety. Avoid slimy looking caps and those that look shrivelled. Store mushrooms as described by variety, otherwise, store in a paper or calico bag in the refrigerator. They generally last for up to 3 days […]
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PRAWNS AND PORK WITH RICE NOODLES

Prawns and pork with rice noodles

Traditionally this recipe is known as char kway teow. Dried chinese sausages, also called lop chong, are usually made from pork. They are red-brown in colour and sweet-spicy in flavour. They are available in all Asian grocery stores. Note
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stir-fried mexican beef

Stir-fried mexican beef

Fajita seasoning spice mix adds an authentic Mexican flavour to foods; it is a blend of herbs and spices, and may include cumin, chilli, garlic, capsicum, oregano, coriander and onion. Use a mild chilli seasoning, if you prefer. Beef eye fillet can be expensive, buy beef strips or stir-fry beef to make this a cheap […]
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sticky pork stir-fry

Sticky pork stir-fry

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
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Salt and pepper baby octopus with aïoli

Salt and pepper baby octopus with aïoli

You can double or treble this aïoli recipe, if you like, but don’t throw the egg whites away. Freeze them until you have enough to make a pavlova or friands. If the aïoli you’ve made separates, place a yolk in another bowl and whisk the separated aïoli into it. The added yolk will re-emulsify the […]
stir-fried garlic prawns

Stir-fried garlic prawns

If you’re planning a barbecue, you can marinate the prawns in the remaining ingredients overnight, then thread onto skewers and barbecue. Note
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MONGOLIAN LAMB AND NOODLE STIR-FRY

Mongolian lamb and noodle stir-fry

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
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pork, broccolini and cashew stir-fry

Pork, broccolini and cashew stir-fry

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
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pork fried rice

Pork fried rice

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 1â…“ cups rice for this recipe. Note