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New Potato & Tamarind Salad
Tamarind is commonly used to flavour potatoes in India, and makes this low-fat salad authentic and punchy
Author:Roopa Gulati
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 6
Cook: 25 mins Prep: 15 mins

Vietnamese Prawn Salad
Inspired by the Vietnamese dish, Bun xao, this fresh-tasting salad has very little fat but is so satisfying
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 2
Cook: - mins Prep: 20 mins

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

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

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

Vietnamese Veg Parcels
Fancy something a bit different? Try these healthy vegetable parcels, based on Vietnamese rolls
Author:Emma Lewis
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: - mins Prep: 15 mins

Sticky Jerk Salmon With Mango Slaw
Serve chunky salmon fillets with a spicy Caribbean honey glaze on a homemade coleslaw with cabbage, red pepper, mango and coriander
Author:Cassie Best
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 10 mins Prep: 25 mins

Smoked Salmon & Avocado Sushi
Fancy making sushi at home? This simple recipe makes 32 healthy little bites, ideal for lunch or served as canapés
Author:Silvana Franco
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Makes 32
Cook: 10 mins Prep: 20 mins

Spice-Crusted Tofu With Kumquat Radish Salad
This simple Japanese-inspired vegan salad is anything but bland, with shichimi togarashi spice mix, crunchy veg and a subtly sweet yuzu dressing
Author:Jennifer Joyce
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 2
Cook: 5 mins Prep: 10 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