Enliven Your Picnic with Delicious Asian Treats

Aussies love to picnic and it’s easy to see why: an abundance of scenic spots, and lots of yummy foods to share and savour under the sun. So, let’s pack your picnic basket with some flavourful Asian treats that are easy to make and are sure to impress and delight your loved ones!

Japanese Sando

Sando is a Japanese sandwich, generously ‘upgraded’ with sumptuous fillings. Even the simple egg mayo sandwich becomes an umami treat that pampers your taste buds. Shokupan milk bread or regular soft white bread is the best to make Sando, and flavour your egg fillings with Japanese mayo that’s simply tastier!

You can also make a sweet picnic dessert with our Fruit Sando recipe – packed with wholesome kiwis, mandarins and strawberries!

Hong Kong Style Cupcakes

Cupcakes are a popular street food pastry in Hong Kong. Baked daily and served in thin paper wraps for easy takeaway. They’re also fluffier than other cupcakes, with a pleasant buttery-sweet flavour. Great to pack for your picnic! Grab our easy recipe here.

Korean Kimbap Roll

Deeply savoury Bulgogi beef, soft omelette, and crunchy veggies with rice, rolled in seaweed and cut into yummy bites – this Korean Kimbap Roll makes a perfect picnic snack. Scrumptious, comforting and a joy to munch!

What’s the difference between Korean Kimbap and Japanese sushi? Come find out in our handy Kimbap guide!

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

Fresh spring rolls are a traditional starter dish in Vietnamese meals, filled with refreshing ingredients to whet your appetite. They also make a delicious picnic treat to rejuvenate your senses!

Our recipe packs cooked prawns, soft vermicelli noodles, crunchy carrots, bean sprouts, lettuce, as well as fragrant chives and mint. Served with a bold and savoury dipping sauce. Instant picnic yums!

Vietnamese Mango Salad

Prawns, shredded mango, carrot and toasted peanuts with a blend of fragrant, tasty ingredients, make this Vietnamese Mango Salad a complex flavour blast in every bite. Packed with layers of crunchy, tender and juicy textures, sweet, sour, savoury, and nutty flavours. A sensational mango salad to share on your picnic!

Thai Watermelon Salad

Juicy, soft and naturally sweet, watermelons are a marvellous cooling fruit to savour on sunny days. This refreshing Thai salad blends the watermelon sweetness with crunchy cucumber and roasted peanuts. Enriched in a tangy, savoury dressing with a spicy zest, and garnished with fragrant mint leaves or Thai basil leaves. Cooling, fruity and tasty. Toss it up for your picnic with our easy recipe! Want a more sumptuous Thai watermelon salad? Check out this award-winning recipe with prawns!