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Salmon Nicoise with Plum Coriander Dressing

Here a familiar favourite is given an oriental twist with delightful results. This exotic salad dressing marries well with another favourite, salmon, which can be eaten hot or cold.

Asian Roasted Vegetable Salad

This is a great healthy summer salad which is ideal for picnics and for packed lunches. This recipe can be made a day before.

Pickled Appetizers

Often served as an appetiser along with prawn crackers, these pickled vegetables are quick and easy to prepare. Traditionally made with Chinese turnip (mooli), this can be left out if unavailable. In fact, I have used English turnips and have found them to be a good substitute. Rice vinegar is the best vinegar to use … Continued

Crispy Prawn Fritters

For this dish you will need large, raw Tiger prawns. There is a wide variety available in all our supermarkets, both fresh and frozen, at very reasonable prices. Do remember to devein the prawns by cutting along the centre of the back and removing the black vein which runs along it. This recipe uses a … Continued

Salt and Pepper Squid

To prepare the squid, pull out the tentacles and cut them free from the head and insides, which should be discarded. Pull out the pliable backbone (discard) and wash out the body. Peel away the skin and cut to open up the squid pouch. Score lightly and cut into bite size pieces.

Lemon Chicken

Cantonese in origin, Lemon Chicken with its sharp, tart flavours is a popular choice in many Chinese restaurants. The sauce in this recipe is made from scratch using fresh lemons and we hope you find this a refreshing alternative to sweet and sour.

Chicken Congee

Congee, or rice porridge, is often eaten for breakfast in many parts of China and the Far East. It is usually served plain with salty and/or sour accompaniments (peanuts, salted egg or pickled vegetables) to flavour the blandness of the rice gruel. In this recipe I have added chicken to make a more substantial meal. … Continued

Ants Climbing Trees Noodles

The noodles in this dish are bean thread noodles, sometimes called cellophane noodles. These noodles are made from mung bean starch and are gluten-free. When cooked these soft, slippery noodles absorb the flavours of the dish, in this case chilli bean paste, garlic and ginger – a delicious combination! Cooked with minced pork this Szechuan … Continued