Asian

Lamb shanks braised in Thai mixed fish sauce

The ubiquitous mixed fish sauce of Thailand is the inspiration behind this braised lamb shank recipe. Garlic, lemongrass, ginger, chilies, fish sauce, lime juice and sugar give the dish a deeply nuanced flavor.

Cook time: 2 45

Servings: 4 people

Fried chicken with sticky chili sauce

Ten minutes to prep and ten minutes to cook, the lovely sauce that coats the fried chicken fillets will make you reach out for a second (or even a third) helping.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 3 people

Pan-grilled eggplant with sweet chili sauce

Sweet, spicy and salty with the incomparable rich flavor of fermented fish sauce, this eggplant dish can be served as a side to meat, poultry or seafood, or as a main dish for non-meat eaters.

Cook time: 7

Servings: 1 person

Steamed fish steak with sweet soy sauce

Thick fish steaks are seasoned, steamed, brushed with garlic oil, topped with crispy fried garlic and served in a shallow pool of sweet soy sauce.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 2 people

Sweet chili sauce

A versatile sauce for dipping, salad dressing or addition to stir fries for a sticky and glossy finish. Sweet chili sauce is available in Asian stores, but most are thickened with starch. In this recipe, starch is omitted. Instead, the ingredients are boiled until reduced to a syrupy consistency.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 1 cup