Tips & Tricks

Beat the chill with our guide to warming ingredients. Based on the principles of Chinese medicine, discover which ingredients will warm you up from the inside out, including warming spices, hearty meats, satisfying starches and the best cooking methods for improved health this winter.

We unravel the complexities of the traditional Vietnamese meal, from essential dishes to dining etiquette. Discover what to serve at a Vietnamese meal and how to eat it with Asian Inspirations.

Discover the best ways to cook fish for Good Friday, including the top cooking techniques for fish, the best fish to buy, and authentic Asian recipes using fish. Master these fish cooking methods then try these fish recipes on Good Friday.

Learn the secret to creating a DIY Sichuan hot pot at home, including tips on creating the Sichuan hot pot broth and essential ingredients for your hot pot.

Learn how to create authentic Japanese sashimi with our step-by-step guide to slicing sashimi. First, learn how to choose the right fish for sashimi, then brush up on your knife skills to make traditional sashimi at home. Discover more authentic Japanese recipes with Asian Inspirations.

Learn how to make Asian dumplings from scratch, including a recipe for dumpling wrappers, authentic fillings for Chinese, Korean and Japanese dumplings, tips on folding dumplings and our favourite way to cook dumplings like a pro.

Create vegetarian versions of your favourite Asian recipes with these five vegetarian substitutes. Make honey-sesame chicken, vegetarian Thai curries, warming Japanese braised mushrooms and meat-free stir-fries for satisfying vegetarian dinners.

Get creative in the kitchen as Asian Inspirations shares five Japanese recipes using miso paste, including authentic Miso Ramen, classic Miso Soup, and clever ideas for using miso paste in sauces and soups.

Here are our top 5 tips, tricks and hacks to help you cook up delicious Chinese food at home.