ASIAN RECIPES

There is a world of authentic flavours waiting to be explored with Asian Inspirations. We have the best collection of recipes from the popular fiery Thai curries to the Malaysian street-hawker classics; from traditional Chinese specialties to intricate Japanese delicacies. If you’re in a mood for something healthy, try out our easy-to-make soup and salad recipes. If indulgence is the mood of the day, our lunch and dinner recipes are certain to satisfy you. Choose your key ingredient, level of effort and preparation time, and then take your pick from these tempting recipes. Whether it’s a quiet dinner for two, everyday meals that are easy to prepare and cooking, or a four-course meal preparation for a party, we’ve got the best and most delicious Asian recipes to offer.


RECIPES - CHINESE
From delicate Cantonese classics to traditional dumplings, from stir-fried vegetables to simple Chinese noodles, Chinese cuisine is as vast and varied as the country itself. Chinese food includes style, culture and etiquette originating from every region of China. So, it is bound to trump all others when it comes to an exotic evening of culinary enjoyment. Whip up authentic and speedy soupy noodles or try your hand at traditional braised beef. Prepare a hearty hotpot, create elegant Xiao Long Baos or put together a sumptuous Sichuan banquet for friends and family with these Chinese recipes from Asian Inspirations. We have both quick and easy recipes and also more challenging ones for the more adventurous.



RECIPES - THAI
Sour, sweet, spicy, bitter, and salty: authentic Thai cuisine is all about striking a balance between these five key flavours. Thai people don’t just pay attention to how the food tastes, but also how it feels, looks and smells. Traditional Thai food is known for its tangy tamarind sauce, spicy chicken broth, springy coriander and Thai basil, silky coconut milk and succulent pork. Thai food is also famed for having the most delectable salads including Som Tam and beef salad. Alternatively, take your pick of the coconut-fuelled curries of the south, the aromatic cuisine of the capital, and the fiery stir-fries of Isan in the northeast, from our collection of best Thai recipes. You will also find simple tips to create the perfect homemade Pad Thai, beef green curry or lamb Masaman curry.



RECIPES - MALAYSIAN & SINGAPOREAN
Discover the rich taste of traditional Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine. Malaysian cuisine is as diverse as it is delicious. Its rich platter encompases a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, meats, herbs, spices and other ingredients that are filled with flavour. Similarly, Singaporean cuisine is a plater full of authentic Asian food.



RECIPES - INDONESIAN
Indonesian cuisine is diverse, encompassing influences from more than 6,000 islands in this archipelago. It includes curried meat, barbequed skewers, deep-fried fish, succulent Bakso meatballs, hearty soup and even spring rolls with an Indonesian twist. Traditional Sumatran cuisine is a mixed pot of cultures; Balinese food is influenced by Hinduism, while authentic Javanese remains indigenous. Steamed rice is the common staple, traditionally accompanied by vegetables, soup and meat to provide flavour and nutrition. As exotic and intricate as Indonesian food sounds, it is quite easy to make once you’ve got the right tips. Asian Inspirations will help you get there with the best and most authentic Indonesian recipes.



RECIPES - VIETNAMESE
Vietnamese cuisine combines the freshest vegetables, meat and seafood to produce some of the most delectable dishes. A strong Indochinese influence with a touch of French flair, Vietnam has, over the years, perfected the art of noodles, salads and soups along wuth grilled meat, sandwiches and rice dishes. Vietnamese food is all about being traditional and staying true to authentic tastes and flavours including the quintessential fish sauce. To master Vietnamese food is to understand how to respect the ingredients and cook them properly. To help you become a master of Vietnamese food, we have collected the best recipes, which show you how to make the perfect pho, braised pork and easy-to-make rice paper rolls right in your own home.



RECIPES - JAPANESE
With a rich history, there is so much more to Japanese food than the commonly known Sushi rolls, Sashimi and Miso soup. Japanese food includes dishes such as delicious Soba and Udon noodles, crispy Tempura prawns and veggies, smoky Yakitori barbeque and even traditional Japanese Wagashi and Mochi sweets. While it is certainly not a simple task to work your way through that delicious Tonkotsu, it is definitely not a daunting job, either. Asian Inspirations introduces a world of authentic Japanese flavours, dishes and recipes that go far beyond Sushi and Sashimi. Discover tried-and-tested recipes for hotpots and uncover the secret to perfect homemade Ramen. The best and most authentic Japanese recipes await you.


RECIPES - KOREAN
Azuki beans, cellophane noodles and kimchi or fermented vegetables are popular ingredients in shopping lists all over Australia and the world. Innovative and uniqueness have made Korean dishes immensely sought after outside its native country. As exotic as food can get, Korean cuisine is also an enormous study in food presentation and dining etiquette, composed and carried through to present day, over thousands of years of several religious, political and historical influences.


RECIPES - FUSION
Variety is the spice of life. So why not experiment with a delicious marriage of various culinary traditions? Fusion cuisine helps make foreign tastes feel less strange. Try a smoked salmon wrapped in rice paper, bringing together the splendour of Japanese and Vietnamese cuisines. A BBQ Wasabi beef steak might not roll off the tongue easily, but it will make a delightful change from the usual single-layer recipe. The kitchen is a great place for eclectic thinking and endless innovation, and we have a wide range of fusion recipes to turn you into a creative chef! Fusion in food is easy to make, and with a combination of Asian foods, some out-of-the-box thinking and our recipes, you can have your very own fusion platter.