Teriyaki chicken salad with crispy noodles
With crunch, zing and zest, this chicken salad with crispy noodles is a winner. Exotic Food Teriyaki Sauce creates a delicious flavour that will keep you coming back for more.
Chicken fried rice
This Asian inspired dinner is quick, simple and SO tasty!
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Dim sims
Create a taste sensation with these dim sims and plum sauce.
Absorption method for cooking rice
This is probably the simplest way to cook rice, and ensures that grains are fluffy and light every time.
General Tso’s chicken
This sweet and spicy deep fried chicken is deliciously sweet and sticky
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7 Chinese New Year events across New Zealand that every foodie will love
Celebrate the Lunar New Year by experiencing the best Chinese cuisine available in your region. From Auckland to Dunedin (and everywhere in between), these are our picks for the most memorable events for foodies throughout this year's festivities!
Discover a taste of Macao
If you’re a serious foodie, Macao and its Macanese fusion cuisine simply must be on your gastronomic radar. With its history as a Portuguese colony and present governance by China, the tiny islands, dubbed a UNESCO Creative City for Gastronomy, offer a unique blend of flavour you won’t get anywhere else.
Rare beef noodle hot pot
Get your slurp on with this noodle hot pot, which really packs a punch in flavour! With juicy rare beef, zingy fresh herbs and our lively miso ginger sauce, this quick and easy meal is a bowl of delight.
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Chinese noodle, tofu and vegetable soup
This Chinese-style soup is perfect if you’re looking for a quick and easy meat-free meal. Filled with the hearty goodness of tofu, vegetables and noodles, it's a nourishing winter recipe.
Chicken wonton noodle soup
This chicken wonton noodle soup is a deliciously warming bowl of goodness - the homemade wontons are such a treat! Serve with chilli oil or chilli sauce to add an extra kick of flavour.
5 lucky dishes you should be eating this Chinese New Year
We’ve rounded up the dishes that are going to bring you wealth, luck and happiness this year, according to Chinese tradition. Eat up!
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How to make dumplings from scratch
Steamed or fried, these glorious little packages deliver the perfect combo of taste and texture.
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Teriyaki chicken and crispy noodles salad
With crunch, zing and zest, this chicken salad with crispy noodles is a winner. Exotic Food Teriyaki Sauce creates a delicious flavour that will keep you coming back for more.
Stir-fry turkey with basil and fried egg
Turkey isn't just for Christmas - this delicious recipe uses turkey mince in a stir fry, complete with basil leaves and fried eggs. A wholesome dinner dish that can be made in just over 30 minutes.
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Hoisin salmon fillets with wok-fried vegetables
Bring the delicious flavours of Exotic Food Hoisin Sauce to your kitchen with this Hoisin salmon fillets recipe. Served with tasty wok-fried vegetables, dinnertime will become an absolute treat.
Honey sesame king prawns
We love a good stir fry, and this honey sesame king prawn recipe is simply delicious. Whip it up in just 30 minutes for an easy midweek meal that is sure to impress.
Sichuan pork belly
This pork belly stir fry uses the bold and delicious flavours of the Sichuan region of China. After marinating, it can be ready in just 25 minutes, making it a great new dish to try for dinner.
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Chinese-style sticky lamb ribs
With a flavourful and aromatic marinade, these incredibly delicious Chinese-style sticky lamb ribs are finger-licking good and make the perfect dish to enjoy with loved ones!
Szechuan-style chilli fried eggplant with vinegar dressing
For a vegetarian dish that packs a whole lot of punch, you can't go past this Szechuan-style fried eggplant recipe. Serve with sliced chilli and vinegar dressing for a delicious Asian-inspired side dish
Chinese five-spice prawn cutlets with lemon soy dressing
This fresh recipe sees prawn cutlets coated with Chinese five-spice seasoning, grilled to perfection then served with a lettuce and cucumber salad. Drizzle with lemon soy dressing and enjoy
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Fried tofu with sweet and spicy Chinese plum sauce
Nici Wickes' sweet, spicy and tart Chinese plum sauce recipe is the perfect accompaniment to anything from roasted duck, fish and chips, to fried tofu. Keep a bottle handy to make anything delicious!
Char siu pork salad with noodles and broccolini
This char siu pork salad recipe creates the perfect light lunch or dinner. Packed with veges, vermicelli noodles and mouthwatering char siu pork, this delicious dish can be on the table in a flash
Speedy sweet and sour chicken
This speedy sweet and sour chicken recipe is packed with veges and perfect accompanied with steamed rice. Enjoy for a quick and filling midweek family meal
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Prawn, chive and coriander dumplings
Create your own dumplings from scratch with this easy recipe. Serve these prawn, chive and coriander dumplings with soy sauce and sweet chilli sauce
Chinese five spice ribs
There are few things more Kiwi than shooting the breeze around a sizzling barbecue. These tender Chinese five spice ribs are perfect for your next chilled cook out - leaving you plenty of time to relax, unwind and enjoy the sunshine
Chinese lemon chicken
Create a takeaway classic at home with this delicious Chinese lemon chicken recipe! Sweet, tangy and utterly tasty, this dish will soon be a family favourite
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Entertainer’s Peking duck
This quick and easy recipe makes it a cinch to treat your guests to the delicious taste of Peking duck! Be sure to serve up these homemade crêpes for your next cocktail party
Fried rice with Chinese sausage and winter greens
This recipe is a great way of turning a little leftover rice into another meal. The base ingredients of this fried rice recipe can be adapted to whatever is in the fridge
Chicken special fried rice
Creating your own version of special fried rice with chicken is a cinch with this colourful recipe. Packed with veges and full of flavour, it's ready from start to finish in less than 30 minutes
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Stir-fried beef and gai lan
Rich Asian flavour all combined into one with the addition of Chinese broccoli that will give you a taste of China.
Fried vegetable dumplings
Look for mixed punnets of suitable mushrooms – such as shiitake, enoki and shimeji. If your local grocer doesn’t sell them, use just one variety or replace with chopped mushrooms of choice.
Steamed prawn and spinach dumplings
Chinese cuisine at its finest.
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Chicken and corn dumpling soup
This recipe makes 30 dumplings, but you will only need 20 for the soup.
Chinese vegetables
Because cooking time is so short, these Chinese vegetables are crisp, colourful, and full of flavour.
Five-spice beef fried rice
This light and lovely stir-fry combines beef with brown rice and fresh veges for a healthy midweek meal
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Pork and veal sang choy bau
For a delicious taste of China, these pork mince lettuce cups are perfect starters for a family and friends gathering.
Eggplant ma po tofu
Feed the family with this eggplant ma po tofu - tasty, wholesome and full of authentic Asian flavours!
Roasted pork knuckle steamed bun with daikon kimchi
Kimchi is right ‘on point’ these days and adds a wonderful heat, texture and cut-through to anything rich. This is good time party food!
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Shirataki noodles with poached miso ginger chicken broth
Translucent, gelatinous shirataki noodles are as tasty as they are good for you, making this a flavourful, guilt-free meal.
Quick and easy mince meals
Midweek meals with mince are perfect when time is tight. This quick-cooking family favourite lends itself to a range of cuisines and is easy on the wallet as well. But it definitely doesn't have to be boring! We bring you some very exotic mince meals, such as Sichuan-style gai lan and pork mince, sweet and sour minced pork, and more.
Smoked chicken ramen with corn
This ramen stock has been inspired by a David Chang recipe in his book Momofuku. Make it a day ahead (it simmers for 6-7 hours) then refrigerate.
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Chicken & egg noodle broth
This divine broth is both filling and warming, perfect for winter’s night. The contrast of bright yellow corn cobs and deep green coriander brightens up the dinner table too.
Combination long soup
Warm, nourishing soup doesn't get much better than this! This hearty combination long soup is full of authentic Asian ingredients and flavour, and is perfect for dinner tonight!
Julie Goodwin’s braised pork
Julie Goodwin's glorious braised pork rashers are slow cooked in a Chinese style marinade to create this beautiful melt-in-your-mouth meat dish.
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Five-spice barbecue chicken with mango citrus salad
Delicious marinated chicken, perfect for salads, wraps and burgers.
Beef and crunchy cabbage salad
With juicy sirloin steak sliced and shaken up with chinese cabbage, vegetables and a hot, fragrant sauce, this quick salad makes a statement.
Salt and pepper squid
Fresh squid hoods with salt and pepper coating are a delicious accompaniment to any party. Serve with lemon wedges.
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Combination dumplings
These dumplings in fragrant broth will be ready to eat in just 25 minutes, making this a quick and easy weekday meal.
Five spice pork with couscous
Packed full of flavour, this pork and couscous dish is wonderfully fragrant and perfect for a quick, tasty weeknight dinner.
Beef and ginger stir-fry
Quick, easy and tasty, this beef and ginger stir fry can be served on a bed of Asian greens for a truly satisfying meal.
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Sweet chilli tofu with noodle salad
Packed full of delicious Asian flavours, this noodle salad dish is easy to make and perfect for a family weeknight dinner. A beautiful dressing is tossed through fresh vegetables and noodles, then topped with sweet chilli marinated tofu to create a tasty vegetarian dish.
Nasi goreng
Nasi goreng is a traditional Chinese fried rice dish, served here tossed with crispy bacon, peas and broccoli, and topped with a fried egg for extra flavour and texture.
Prawn san choy bow
Crunch through the cooling lettuce before enjoying the spicy prawns that are wrapped inside.
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Chinese turkey kebabs
Give your barbecue a Chinese twist with these tasty Chinese turkey kebabs, served alone or with steamed rice and Asian greens
Duck and mango salad
This delicious salad makes the perfect Summer dish for a warm evening with friends and family. Packed full of juicy mango, tender duck meat and fresh Asian greens, this flavoursome dish will delight all your guests.
Shredded omelette salad
This quick and easy Asian salad is perfect for a light lunch or summer dinner.
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Egg fu yung
A traditional dish in Chinese Indonesian cuisine, egg fu yung is a delicious omelette made from the mixture of Asian vegetables and meats. It is served here with fresh prawns and shiitake mushrooms.
Hoisin chicken
This enjoyable meal takes just twenty minutes to create and with ginger, garlic and hoi sin sauce seaping into the tender chicken fillet you'll be sure to make it again.
Pork noodle san choy bow
Fragrant pork mince is tossed with thin, juicy vermicelli noodles in a fragrant Asian dressing to create a delicious meat filling.
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Crunchy chicken salad
Tender pieces of chicken contrast with crunchy cashews, sprouts and toasted pepitas to create this healthy and delicious meal.
Asian pork hotpot
The hotpot - a traditional Asian dish where tender pork and fresh vegetables are baked in a delicious soy and ginger sauce.
Whole fried fish with chilli bean sauce
This fiery main is sure to impress any guests. Just fry your favourite fish and marinate in spices of garlic, ginger and chilli bean sauce.
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Mini hoisin and ginger pork buns
Enjoy yum cha at home with these sweet and spicy pork buns. If you're serving little people, put the chilli sauce out of reach!
Asian bangers and mash
Delight your family with an Asian twist on the famous bangers and mash. Homemade spiced pork sausages and delightful served with steamed Asian greens and parsnip and potato mash.
Crunchy Asian chicken salad
Tender pieces of chicken contrast with crunchy cashews, sprouts and toasted pepitas to create this healthy and delicious meal.
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Savoury pancakes
Enjoy a lazy Sunday brunch or light, kid-friendly lunch with these flavoursome teriyaki pork and cabbage pancakes - lifted with bok choy, ginger and oyster sauce.
Pork dumplings in chicken broth
Stay at home and make your own classic Chinese soup with steamed wontons.
Vermicelli noodles with prawns and wombok
Toss together some prawns and wombok, throw in your favourite vermicelli rice noodles and you have a tasted salad-style stir-fry, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Crunchy coleslaw
This asian-inspired, flavour-packed coleslaw is fit to accompany any family meal or special occasion.
Pork spare ribs with chilli plum sauce
Savour these tender, juicy pork ribs, drizzled in Chinese chilli plum sauce and served with steamed rice or Asian greens.
Beef and vegetable stir-fry
It doesn't get much more wholesomely satisfying than whipping up this simple stir-fry for lunch or dinner.
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Fried brown rice
With peas, corn and onion this fried brown rice dish could be a meal all of its own and it only takes 20 minutes to cook.
Stir-fried baby clams with black beans
Tossed with black beans and hot and fragrant spices, these fresh clams really shine as a meal starter or side with asian-inspired honey, soy and oyster sauce.
Sesame chilli beef with cabbage and noodle salad
Delicious beef noodles on the table in 25 minutes ... that's quicker than take away!
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Duck and noodle soup
If you love duck, then you'll be wild about this aromatic Asian soup that's filling enough for a main meal.
Easy chicken fried rice
Looking to use up leftover rice? Here's a quick way to turn leftover rice into a delicious, nutritious, Asian-inspired meal - and it works best with rice that's been pre-cooked.
Sticky pork chops
Give the humble pork chop a Chinese-style twist and it can still go from the stove to the table in less than 30 minutes.
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Char sui pork
This Cantonese dish combines pork ribs with ready-cook rice and fast and fresh stir-fry vegetables. This is an out-of-the-ordinary weeknight meal or a fast weekend dinner.
Green curry chicken spring rolls
These crispy spring rolls will be ready to eat in just half an hour. They're great as an appetiser or cook up a batch next time you're expecting a crowd over.
Beef with black bean sauce
Soy sauce and dry sherry create the perfect sauce for this Chinese dish, filled with healthy stir-fried veggies and tender beef.
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Fried rice salad
Fried rice is favourite with adults and children alike. This easy-cook version is great for school and work lunchboxes and picnics.
Sticky Chinese spare ribs
This simple sticky pork recipe needs no marinating time so it's a quick and easy alternative to Chinese takeaway.
Asian-style duck
Prepare this classic Chinese dish for your family for a tantalising taste bud experience. Slow roasted duck is cooked in a fragrant orange and herb sauce and served with steamed rice and Asian greens.
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Braised pork fillet
The rich flavours of China transform pork fillet into a mouthwatering Asian feast.
Chinese meatballs
With celery, cabbage and sweet chilli sauce these Chinese meatballs show that you don't have to be European to make these bite-sized treats.
Pork and noodle omelette
A hearty Chinese-style omelette in a pan. The hoisin pork and noodles are a great combination.
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Mixed Asian greens in oyster sauce
Add vegetables according to density. Denser vegetables, such as carrots and broccoli, require more cooking time than leafy vegetables. If your recipe uses meat and vegetables, cook the meat first and set it aside. Return meat to wok when the vegetables are almost cooked. Note
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Combination short and long soup
This is best made on day of eating. Note
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Szechaun chicken salad
For a bit of extra crunch add 1 cup of celery cut into very thin matchsticks. Note
Sweet and sour fish
If preferred, dust fish in corn flour before stir-frying for a crisper result. A dash of soy sauce enhances the flavour of this dish. Note
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Pork siu mai (dim sim) with vinegar soy dressing
Filling may be prepared ahead of time and frozen, if desired. Note
