Asian

Fresh fish is a popular source of protein and salmon in particular suits curries, thanks to its meaty texture. A final squeeze of lime adds a pleasant tartness.

Our smashed cucumber and pork Szechuan stir-fry recipe is a satisfying main packed with spices

This Asian dressing, reminiscent of a spicy peanut satay, is a great way to power up fresh salad vegetables. Butter beans give the salad a bit of body and add a lovely creamy texture as well.

A speedy Thai prawn bowl packed with flavour

This traditional Thai dessert is called kluay buat chi, which literally translates as “bananas that have entered nunhood”

Chef Saiphin says: "This is one of my favourites to have at Songkran, the Thai new year celebration. The key ingredient is black sesame, which offers a delightful combination of nuttiness, earthiness and a subtle sweetness."

Grapefruit adds a lovely tart note to this salad and marries brilliantly with sweet prawns

Homemade stir-fry sauce is much more delicious than shop-bought, and cheaper too. Once you have the Asian store cupboard essentials, you'll be set for lots more stir-fries to come!