Main Course

Chicken and pineapple skewers

Salty, sweet and tangy with a little heat. That’s how chicken tastes when you combine fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, onion, chilies, ginger and garlic. Add the sweetness of peppers and pineapple, and the smokiness of the grill, and it's just superb.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Sinigang na kanduli sa miso

Traditionally served as a main dish (accompanied by rice), this catfish and miso sour soup is cooked with tamarind juice, yellow miso and mustard greens.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 6 people

Browned sausage pasta with cream and cheese sauce

How the dish tastes depends on your choice of sausage and cheese. Spicy sausages and aged cheese are recommended.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 4 people

Tofu and shiitake in soy ginger sauce

Fried crispy tofu cubes, chunks of shiitake and vegetables are braised in ginger sauce, dark soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, Sriracha and sesame oil.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Pork spare ribs with black beans and chili garlic sauce

Cooked Asian style, this braised pork ribs dish is salty and spicy with a hint of sweetness. That might sound like a description of a myriad of Asian dishes but let me tell you that saltiness and spiciness can be either flat or nuanced depending on the ingredients you use.

Cook time: 2

Servings: 3 people

Tonkatsu with hoisin and gochujang glaze

Japanese breaded pork meets Chinese and Korean sauces in this sweet-salty-spicy dish that you'll want to enjoy with plain white rice.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 3 people

Fish and shrimp spring rolls

Chopped swordfish and shrimps are tossed with dill, basil, roasted bell peppers, chopped onion and garlic, wrapped, fried until golden and crisp, and served with Sriracha mayo. Pair them with rice for a full meal, or serve as a snack or appetizer.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Spicy beef shank (osso buco) coconut stew

Heat from finger chilies and the natural sweetness of coconut milk blend with the rich flavors of slow cooked beef in this easy Asian-style beef stew.

Cook time: 2 30

Servings: 3 people