Asian recipes are full of taste, so we wanted to give you the lowdown on all the different types of flavour you\u2019ve got coming in your fresh food box this winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Spicy shichimi togarashi<\/li>
- Furikake seasoning<\/li>
- Sticky-sweet teriyaki<\/li>
- Sweet & sour (the healthy way!)<\/li>
- Five-spice tanginess<\/li>
- Rich satay creaminess<\/li>
- Umami-so-goodie<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
1. Spicy shichimi togarashi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe shichimi togarashi we pop in your food box is a traditional Japanese spice blend. This seasoning is also known as Japanese seven spice, and is a staple for many Asian recipes. It\u2019s worth getting to know this mix of red chilli flakes, sansho pepper, sesame seeds, nori, shiso, dried orange peel, hemp, and poppy seeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tastes like: a fiery umami kick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use it on: anything you want to spice up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Furikake seasoning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Furikake translates to \u201csprinkle\u201d, and it\u2019s exactly that: a seasoning traditionally used to flavour rice. But did you know it\u2019s amazing on anything from fish and veggies to popcorn? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think of it as the salt and pepper of any Japanese kitchen and you won\u2019t go wrong. It\u2019s made up of toasted sesame seeds and umami-rich nori (seaweed), salt and a little bit of sugar, and we\u2019ve seen some Asian recipes add in bonito flakes, dried shrimp and even dried salmon. We love our healthy version for your food box because you can use it to instantly perk up any dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tastes like: nutty, crunchy umami.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use it on: rice, or anything that you\u2019d normally pop salt and pepper on<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Sticky-sweet teriyaki <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tamari, maple syrup, sesame oil, ginger, chilli and lime. If you want to make it at home yourself, that\u2019s our healthy version for you. Sometimes we pop a pre-made healthy version into your food boxes that\u2019s got all of that, plus a little coconut palm sugar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tastes like: nutty, sweet umami<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use it on: vegan proteins, chicken, pork, and beef<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Sweet & sour (the healthy way!)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your sweet and sour sauces swap any white sugars for maple syrup or honey, then we add a little tomato paste and even tamari to capture that classic Asian flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tastes: sweet with a tang<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use it on: any protein or veg you fancy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Five-spice tanginess<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Chinese five spice is a seasoning made up of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Star Anise<\/li>
- Sichuan Pepper<\/li>
- Fennel<\/li>
- Cassia<\/li>
- Cloves<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tastes like: tangy and peppery <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use it on: it\u2019s seriously good on duck<\/a> and tofu<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Rich satay creaminess<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
From this satay-style mushroom broth<\/a> guaranteed to warm up any winter\u2019s night, to our take on a brunch classic: satay tofu scramble<\/a>, there\u2019s nothing a good dollop of crunchy peanut butter can\u2019t do stirred into a sauce along with garlic, ginger, chilli, tamari, lime, curry powder, and a dollop of refined-sugar-free maple syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tastes like: creamy nutty goodness<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use it: in traybakes<\/a>, noodle<\/a> bowls, and slathered on the classic chicken<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Umami-so-goodie<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The flavour that rules them all. Umami (pronounced oo-ma-mee) is one of those things everyone talks about but no one really knows how to describe it. Think of it as \u2018savoury\u2019 taste – a sip of miso soup or a dash of tamari sauce – all of your Asian recipes have it in some way, shape or form!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Asian recipes <\/strong>with meat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bring your favourite Asian dishes home with these big hitters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crispy Chicken Katsu Curry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Chicken Katsu Curry<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n A cult classic features tender British free-range chicken breast you\u2019ll be coating in an almond crumb, plus a big ladle of umami-packed katsu curry sauce with added leafy green spinach, and earthy potatoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Japanese-inspired Rump Steak Broth with Furikake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Japanese-inspired Rump Steak Broth with Furikake<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n A hug in a bowl. Juicy slices of grass-fed British rump steak nestling alongside chestnut mushrooms, ginger, and umami-rich tamari. Add in crunchy bites of fresh radish and a dusting of furikake and it\u2019ll be your go-to Asian recipe in no time at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Five-spice Glazed Duck with Sweetheart Cabbage <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Five-spiced Glazed Duck with Sweetheart Cabbage<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n British duck breast is tender on the inside, five-spice-coated crispy skin on the outside. Served on a bed of flash-fried spiced cabbage, mushrooms and peppers with crispy carrot fries on the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most popular Asian recipes with fish<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sesame Albacore Tuna with Stir-Fried Veg & Rice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Sesame Albacore Tuna with Stir-Fried Veg & Rice<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n Sustainably sourced and meaty albacore tuna steaks get the full flavour treatment, slathered in sesame and served with brown rice and crispy charred sweetcorn, cabbage and peppers. Even better? It\u2019s ready in 15 minutes or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honey-Tamari Salmon with Veggie Egg Fried Rice <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Honey-Tamari Salmon with Veggie Egg Fried Rice<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n Packed with protein, first up you\u2019ll sizzle fibre-dense brown rice with edamame, cabbage and eggs. Then you\u2019ll add in ginger, garlic and a drizzle of tamari, sesame oil and vinegar for oomph, before serving with crispy fillets of sustainably caught salmon to make it complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Garlic & Ginger Tiger Prawn Noodles with Persimmon <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Garlic & Ginger Tiger Prawn Noodles with Persimmon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a flavour match made in heaven: sustainably sourced tiger prawns and sweet seasonal persimmon. Toss with pak choi, brown rice noodles and cashews, then scatter with sesame roasted carrots to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most popular Asian recipes for vegans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Malaysian Tofu & Carrot Noodle Laksa <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Malaysian Tofu & Carrot Noodle Laksa<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s comfort food, and it\u2019s healthy! Creamy lemongrass coconut soup with crunchy carrot noodles, tenderstem broccoli, and golden crispy fried tofu for extra protein, plus a generous handful of coriander and chilli. An instant vegan favourite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Five-spice Tofu Noodles with Rhubarb<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Five-spice Tofu Noodles with Rhubarb<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n Sizzle up protein-rich tofu coated in Chinese five-spice until it\u2019s golden and crisp. Then you\u2019ll pair it with tender bites of rhubarb, roasted with aromatic sesame oil and sweet maple, all served over a bed of noodles and a sprinkle with sesame seeds to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Miso Aubergine with Jewelled Rice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Miso Aubergine with Jewelled Rice<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n A moreish marinade of umami miso and zingy ginger puts the ooh into aubergine here. Paired with edamame rice, toasted cashew nuts and a sprinkle of chilli, it\u2019s so delicious you\u2019ll be craving seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n