This aromatic seafood and rice dish, combining the classic Thai flavourings of coconut, lime and ginger, makes a very tempting lunch. Thai jasmine rice is a naturally fragrant rice with a great texture - if you do not have any, basmati rice [...]
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Vietnamese tofu and noodle salad
An exciting layered salad combines crisp vegetables flavoured with fresh herbs, noodles and marinated grilled tofu. The tofu is best prepared several hours in advance as longer marinating will enhance the delicious flavour.
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Yakitori domburi
Domburi is a Japanese dish, the name of which originally referred to the bowl in which it was cooked, and Yakitori domburi is traditionally a one-pot meal of chicken and rice. The addition of buk choy will increase your daily vegetable count.
Chinese seafood noodles
This Chinese seafood noodle dish is so simple and quick to make. In under 30 minutes you will have a delicious, healthy and low-fat meal.
Low-fat laksa
This spicy noodle soup is popular in Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. It is a hearty soup that makes a substantial main meal and can easily be varied to suit your preference. Try chicken or fried tofu instead of the salmon.
Crispy prawn tartlets
Tasty, fragrant and an impressive dish to serve as entrées or starters at dinner parties.
Pork dumplings with peanut salad
These fragrant Chinese-style pot-stickers are made with won ton wrappers. They are part fried, then simmered in stock and served on a bed of green leaves with a spicy salad of peanuts and crunchy vegetables, making the perfect snack or starter.
Seafood sesame toasts
A healthy and tasty snack dish that's perfect for entertaining and for the family.
Beef skewers with ginger dipping sauce
Delicious barbecue steak sliced into thin strips, then threaded onto wooden skewers with blanched capsicums. A perfect entrée or starter dish.
Thai fish cakes
These tasty fish cakes are a popular Thai dish that can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator. They are perfect for entertaining, as they can be cooked indoors or on a barbecue and are easy to pass around at parties.
Lamb and plum wraps
Packed with crisp raw vegetables and juicy fruit slices, these wraps make a refreshing alternative to duck in this popular Chinese snack. They are ideal for entertaining because the lamb is equally good served hot or at room temperature, while [...]
Steamed vegetables with peanut dip
This healthy snack combines the natural flavours of lightly steamed crisp vegetables with a deliciously tasty peanut sauce. It is a great way of using leftover vegetables and can be adapted to include any fresh produce that is in season.
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Pleated seafood dumplings
With a bit of practice, these Chinese-style dumplings are simple and fun to prepare. Served warm with a dipping sauce, they make a wonderfully tasty snack or appetiser. And because they are steamed, they are light, low fat and healthy.
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