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Avocado & Edamame Salad

1) Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, oil, cumin, spring onions, salt, paprika and lime juice in the bottom of a salad bowl and mix well. 2) Add the avocados, bean sprouts and edamame beans and toss well. Allow to marinate before serving. Cook's Note:

Asian Ribbon Salad

1. Layer the salad ingredients on a platter. 2. Mix the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well. 3. Serve dressing on the side. 4. Serve the dish with chopsticks.

Healthy sweet and sour king prawn stir-fry

Notes: This is such a simple sweet and sour dish made with delicious King Prawns and a quick and easy sauce - a simple stir-fry that's ready in minutes. 1) Heat a wok over high heat, add two tablespoons of groundnut oil and stir-fry the prawns unt

Coconut and Cucumber Salad

1. Liquidize all the dressing ingredients together. 2. Taste and adjust the seasoning, maybe adding more sugar, fish sauce or lime juice. 3. Place salad ingredients into bowl, pour dressing over and toss. 4. Pile onto a platter and serve.

Pho to Go

Put the chicken stock, hoisin, fish sauce, cinnamon sticks and star anise in a medium pot, bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and simmer for at least 10 minutes. Transfer to a thermos to keep hot. Pack the noodles, chicken and sliced shiitakes at

Spice Islands salad with sambal dressing

To make the salad: 1) Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil over a medium heat. Add the green beans, cauliflower and carrots and blanch for 2 minutes. Do not boil them into submission! Drain and set aside. 2) Salt and pepper the fish and p

Bibimbap

1) Put cooked rice in large slightly shallow bowl. Place bulgogi (with juices from cooked meat) and veg on top of rice but place separately so you can see each ingredient beautifully placed on rice. Put egg on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and driz

Sweet and tangy cabbage salad with candied walnuts

1) Preheat the oven to 120C/Gas 3/4. 2) In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water, sugar and walnuts to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then drain the liquid from the walnuts. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the walnut syrup. Transfer the walnuts to a sheet p

Korean yaki mandu

1) Set up a fryer, or heat 5cm oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, fitted with a high-heat thermometer, to 180C/Gas mark 4. 2) To make the filling: Use cheesecloth to squeeze water out of tofu by tightly wringing and squeezing with your hands, or pl

Chicken and vegetable spring rolls

Notes: The Chinese name for spring roll is 'chun-juen', which is a literal translation - 'spring roll', but there is no evidence to suggest that this is a dish served only during springtime. Although this dish is served more in Western restaurants th

Spicy Szechuan chicken lettuce wraps

1) Split the chicken breasts in half. If too thick, pound them out to make them thinner. 2) In a medium bowl, mix together the radish, carrots, bean sprouts and spring onions. Add the Szechuan sauce. 3) In another small bowl, mix together the f

Green papaya salad and lemongrass chicken

For the papaya salad: 1) Mix all the ingredients and toss with the Asian vinaigrette. 2) Chill and serve within 30 minutes. For the Asian vinaigrette: 1) Whisk together all the ingredients, except the olive oil. 2) Slowly whisk in the oil and

New York steak teppanyaki

1) Put a large skillet over a medium-high heat and brush it with some soyabean oil. Season the steaks with salt, pepper and garlic powder. When the pan is hot, add the steaks. Cook until the steaks are nicely browned, about 4 to 6 minutes. Flip the s

Tofu poke

1) Preheat oil in either a large Dutch oven or deep-fryer to 190C. 2) Dredge cubed tofu in cornflour and deep-fry in preheated oil until golden brown. 3) Drain on kitchen paper until ready to use. Toss fried tofu and vegetables in a mixing bow

Summer Rolls with Ginger Dipping Sauce

In a medium bowl combine the julienned carrot, cucumber, bean sprouts, scallions, water chestnuts, ginger, cilantro, soy sauce and fish sauce. Mix well. Take a rice sheet and dip in warm water. Place it on a clean surface and leave it for a few seco

Noodle soup for needy people

1) Cook the noodles according to packet instructions and while the water is boiling fill a nearby saucepan with stock, brown sugar, star anise, ginger and soy sauce. (When the noodles are done, just drain them and put half in each bowl.) 2) When th

Prawn pad Thai

1) Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil in a wok or a large frying pan. Add the garlic and ginger, and saute until golden brown. Add the prawns and cook for 1-2 minutes until pink, tossing from time to time. Remove and set aside in a bowl. 2) Heat another

Tamarind broth with mud fish and elephant ear stems

1) Dissolve the tamarind pulp in 250ml warm water. Work the pulp until dissolved and then strain the liquid through a fine sieve, discarding the pulp. 2) Combine the tamarind liquid with 1 1/2 litres of cold water, fish sauce, pineapple and sugar

Oyster omelette (Hoy Tod)

1) Beat the eggs together with the fish sauce, pepper and half the coriander leaves. 2) Separate about half the spring onions, and put them with the slivered chilli and the rest of the coriander to garnish the omelette at the end. 3) Dredge the oys

Steak salad with peanut-lime vinaigrette

1) Season steak with salt and pepper. Place in preheated grill pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Sear on each side for 2 to 3 minutes for medium-rare, or cook to desired degree of doneness. Remove from pan and let rest before slicing agai

Springing prawn rolls

1) Put the prawns in a large pot of salted boiling water and cook for 3 to 5 mins, until cooked through, but not tough. Set in an ice bath. Slice the prawns in half from tip to tip and set aside. 2) In a small bowl, pour hot tap water over the nood

Singapore-style noodles

Notes: 'Mee-fun' or 'rice noodles' made their way to Singapore via travelling Fujianese Chinese traders rice is predominantly grown in this sub-tropical Chinese province. On Singaporean soil, rice noodles fused with ingredients like turmeric and curr

Stir-fried vegetable wraps

Notes: I had these delicious parcels of stir-fried vegetables on my way to visit the Great Wall of China. I have added the crushed roasted soya beans and the pickled red cabbage to give extra texture and flavour. The pickled cabbage leaves a slight t

Summer Rolls with Ginger Dipping Sauce

For the summer rolls:1) In a medium bowl combine the carrot, cucumber, bean sprouts, spring onions, water chestnuts, ginger, coriander, soy sauce and fish sauce. Mix well.2) Take a rice sheet and dip in warm water. Place it on a clean surface and lea

Turkey Laksa

In a large saucepan, cook the laksa paste for 1-2 mins until it becomes fragrant. Pour in the stock and bring to a simmer. Add the turkey meat and noodles bring up to a simmer again. Stir with a fork to break up the noodles. Remove from the heat and

Asian Slaw

1. Shred the cabbage and carrots using a food processor. 2. Chop the spring onions and coriander. 3. Add the cabbages, carrot, spring onions and coriander to a bowl, add the bean sprouts. 4. Mix together. 5. To make the dressing: mix all the ingr

Egg Foo Young

Preheat a griddle over medium heat and brush it with some oil.Whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the chicken, mushrooms, bean sprouts, bok choy, carrots, spring onions, red pepper, grated ginger and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.Usi

Fast Hot and Sour Noodle Soup

Notes: This is one of my favourite soups - 'Suan la tang' means 'sour hot soup'. Originating from the Sichuan province, this dish uses plenty of chillies and black rice vinegar for the 'sour'. You can vary the recipe to your taste and adjust the amou

Healthy Farro Fried 'Rice'

Bring a medium saucepan filled two-thirds full of water to a boil. Add the farro and cook until tender but still chewy, about 15 minutes. Drain well and cool. (This can be done one day ahead).Combine the spring onion whites, garlic, ginger, crushed r

Chicken Chow Mein

1. Cook the noodles for 3 minutes in a pan of boiling water until al dente, or as per the package instructions. Drain, then run them under cold running water, and drain again. Drizzle with a few splashes of sesame oil, and toss through to prevent the

Easy Lo Mein

Heat a wok-shaped skillet or large non-stick skillet over high heat. When pan is very hot, add oil, (it will smoke a bit) then, immediately add the snow peas, pepper, mushrooms, spring onions, and bean sprouts. Stir fry for 1 minute to flavor the oil