Modern Asian

You will need to cook about 1 cup of medium-grain white rice for this recipe. Note

You can use crayfish tails in place of the lobster for this salty and delicious Cantonese lobster with black beans recipe.

Fragrant, fresh and zingy green mango salad on betel leaves.

To remove seeds from pomegranate, cut in half crossways. Hold one half over a bowl, firmly tap on the skin with a wooden spoon or rolling pin, the seeds should fall out into the bowl. Any sashimi quality fish will work well. Note

You can use an equal weight of prawns or lobster instead of the crab meat in this salad. Make sure your mango is quite firm, otherwise it will not slice well. Note

Soy and chilli permeate the flesh of this tender, steamed fish served with a pile of greens and sweet chilli sauce.

Tasty, spiced prawn skewers make a fabulous lunch with salad and char-grilled bread on the side.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

The unique, nutty flavour of sesame permeates this fragrant prawn and scallop stir-fry.

Perfect for parties, serve these simple sweet chilli and coriander prawn skewers with lime wedges and plenty of napkins.

In just under 15 minutes this delicious and healthy stir fry can be on the table. Serve with hot, steamed rice, if you like.

Deep-fried spicy quail; an exquisite meat dish from Australian Women's Weekly.

Coriander root adds great depth of flavour to these delicious seared salmon fillets served with nam jim and cucumber salad.

These succulent salmon parcels with orange and soy are gently steamed as they cook.

Silky smooth and well spiced, this curried pumpkin and coconut soup make a lovely lunch or an excellent starter.

Makes enough for 1.5kg American-style pork spareribs. Ribs can be marinated in the sauce for three hours or overnight; use the marinade to baste ribs during cooking. Sauce also goes well with grilled pork cutlets or as a marinade for chicken wings. Note

Rice noodle cakes. This recipe is gluten-free, wheat-free, yeast-free, dairy-free and nut-free. Best of all, it's delicious and makes a perfect light snack or meal for the kids.

Sweet and sticky lamb loin cutlets with a plum glaze make a nice change from the usual. Continue the Chinese theme and serve with fried rice.

Quick and tasty, peppercorn beef stir-fry is the perfect mid-week dinner for those days when you need a bit of a boost.

If you have time, place the poached pork, uncovered, in the fridge overnight. It will dry out the skin for a crisper result. Note

Homemade plum sauce is a revelation in terms of complexity and depth of flavour, it's very much the real thing. Use as a dipping sauce, to spice up braised Asian greens or add to stir-fries.

Add some juicy seared scallops to a classic Asian salad with chillies, coriander, mint and fish sauce.

The best of sweet and spicy flavours combine in this one delicious noodle dish. Silken salmon and honey are mixed with chilli, garlic and soy for an authentic Asian taste.

Clay pots are typically soaked in water for 15 to 30 minutes before cooking. The food is then placed in the pot and baked. As the pot warms it produces steam, allowing the food to lose less moisture creating a tender, flavoursome meal

Dashi is the basic stock used in nearly every Japanese dish, from a spoonful or two in dipping sauces to greater amounts in the broths of one-pan dishes, such as the udon noodle soup we've made here.

Fresh ginger dressing really brings this prawn and avocado salad to life. Perfect for a light lunch on the deck with friends, served with crusty bread and dry white wine.

Sweet, fruity and zesty, this pineapple, passionfruit and coconut dish is beautiful enjoyed on it's own or with a dollop of cream or ice-cream.

A quick and easy way to whip up a delicate and delicious scallop starter dish.

Two dozen oysters on shaved ice topped with our red wine vinegar or spicy lime dressing is a perfect party platter.

Packed with spicy vegetables, juicy chicken and seasoning, whip up this salad in fifteen minutes.

Salt and Sichuan pepper seasoning does wonderful things to the rich, dark taste of duck. If cooked cucumber is just not your thing, use zucchini instead of the lebanese cucumber.

Light, fresh and packed full of goodness, this tasty Thai salmon salad is perfect for those watching their weight or looking for a healthy lunch option.

Baking the kumara and honey soy pork in the same dish helps ensure that the pork fillets stay juicy, and allows all the flavours of the dish to intermingle and intensify.

Flavour-packed fish cakes served with bok choy and light fluffy rice.

A kind of variation on sang choy bow, these little parcels of spicy chicken salad in witlof leaves make a great starter or platter of finger food for a party.

The sea and land meet in harmony with this fresh and zesty barbecued seafood and green mango salad. Serve on a balmy summer's evening when dining al fresco.

Tender morsels of meat and sweet chilli sauce combine to make these barbecued beef ribs finger-lickingly good. Be sure to prepare enough per person, or you'll have people fighting over the last bone!

Buk choy and gai lan can also be cooked this way. Note

The pineapple was cut in half lengthways, then sliced thinly. Note

Wrap the steamer lid in a clean tea towel to avoid condensation drops falling onto the custards. Cook custards in two batches if they don’t all fit in your steamer. Note

Squid can be swapped for prawns or chicken. Note

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

Barbecued duck and peking duck pancakes can be bought at Asian food shops. Note

Packaged fried tofu is available from most supermarkets. Note

Use light coconut cream, if you prefer. Note

Fluffy and delicious mandarin almond cakes topped with sweet, sour and refreshing cumquat.

Salt and pepper prawns taste delicious, too. Shell and devein the prawns, leaving tails intact, then dip into the salt and pepper mix. Like squid, prawns take no time to cook, making them a great dish to serve as a starter. Note

An exquisite Asian-style duck dish with citrus peaches and duck fat potatoes.

Traditionally, this recipe is known as pork pad see ew. Note

If you can’t buy hokkien noodles, use fresh wide egg noodles. Note

Cooking salt is coarser than table salt, but not as large-flaked as sea salt: it is sold packaged in bags in most supermarkets. Note

Fresh lychees can be substituted for canned ones if you like. You can use pineapple and pineapple juice instead of lychees for a different flavour. This sauce also goes well with fried tofu, grilled chicken breasts or steamed greens. Note

If shiso leaves are unavailable, substitute them with basil leaves. Note

Baby green beans can be used instead of snake beans. Note

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

An exquisite peppered pork dish that can be whipped up for dinner parties in no time.

Juniper berries are the dried fruit of the juniper shrub, an evergreen from the Northern Hemisphere, and are found in specialty herb or health food shops. Note