Lighten up your feast with a feel-good fusion salad dish such as this, classically flavoured with sweet soy and ginger dressing for a balanced and tasty appetiser. Instead of the usual greens, this recipe includes smoked trout with eggplant and green tea noodles – emphasising an appealing Asian flair that sticks out from your typical bowl of fresh veggies.

This laksa-inspired dish is fab for busy weeknights. The recipe takes under 30 minutes to cook, yet is so flavourful.

If you miss Bangkok’s famous street food, whip up pad see ew – Thailand’s popular soya sauce noodles – at home. The key ingredient is sweet preserved radish, and substituting kailan with broccolini ensures a refreshing crunch followed by a sweet, mild aftertaste.

The essence of Asian cuisine, quite literally captured in a glass jar. This modern take on the homely vegetarian dish will be sure to appeal to guests of all age groups, perfect for a get-together amongst a spread of other East Asian delicacies.

This recipe is perfect for lunch on hot days. The cold noodles are served with crisp chicken strips (kids will love it)!

Recreate this popular Thai dish at home with our fail-proof recipe. You’ll be surprised how easy Prawn Pad Thai is to make – and in under 20 minutes!

This Clear Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is food for the soul. If kids aren’t feeling well, it’s the go-to dish. You can also use bee hoon or mee tai bak.

This Pork Noodle Toss Salad is a great idea for a quick, satisfying dinner. Kecap manis and vinegar give that winning combination of sweet and sour.

This article was originally published on Mar 28, 2016 and updated on May 25, 2023.