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Thai Minced Chicken Salad
Known as larb gai in Thailand, the hot spiciness in this chicken salad recipe works really well with the crunchy veg, creating a perfect balance of flavour and heat
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4 as a light meal or starter
Cook: 10 mins Prep: 40 mins

Crunchy Prawn Noodle Salad
This Vietnamese-style dressing is best made just before serving to preserve the vibrant colour of the mint.
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 2
Cook: 5 mins Prep: 15 mins

Vietnamese Veggie Hotpot
A warming supper dish that's aromatic without being spicy, so the kids can enjoy it too
Author:Jennifer Joyce
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 20 mins Prep: 5 mins

Rose Cream & Raspberry Jellies
With all the flavours of Turkish delight, these fragrant Middle Eastern-style puddings make a light finish to an entertaining menu
Author:Cassie Best
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Makes 6
Cook: 5 mins Prep: 10 mins

Hoisin Wraps
Make this delicious, healthy take on a Peking duck wrap for a speedy snack or tasty lunch.
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 2
Cook: 5 mins Prep: 5 mins

Miso Steak
Steak doesn't have to be a heavy meal - give it a Japanese-style marinade for a low-fat supper
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 2
Cook: 10 mins Prep: 10 mins

Vietnamese Chicken Salad
A no-cook main course salad with all the light, fragrant flavours of Southeast Asia such as peanut, chilli, mint and soy
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 3
Cook: - mins Prep: 20 mins

Goma-Ae Japanese Greens
Serve this flavour-packed side dish alongside a Japanese feast. Spinach and green beans are tossed in a dressing of soy, miso, mirin and sesame seeds
Author:Elena Silcock
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 5 mins Prep: 10 mins

Mediterranean Scones
New flavours in an old favourite - great for coffee mornings or an afternoon snack
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Makes 8
Cook: 15 mins - 20 mins Prep: 15 mins - 20 mins

Asian Noodle & Turkey Soup
This soup is a little like pho, a Vietnamese broth traditionally made with beef and served with a plate of zingy fresh herbs, chilli and lime on the side.
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 10 mins Prep: 10 mins