Five Asian-Inspired Recipes for You to Try at Home

Aussies love Asian food. According to a survey from Roy Morgan, Asian countries make up three of Australia’s top four favourite cuisines. It’s a love that dates back decades, with many beloved dishes adapted and evolved over time to suit local tastes.

Like the chefs that have shaped Asian-Australian cuisine, we like adding our own signature twist to classic Asian dishes, and we’ve gathered five of our favourites for you to try. Each recipe is sweetened with pure Canadian maple syrup, adding an indulgent new dimension.

Five amazing Asian recipes to add to your arsenal

From stir fries to sushi rolls, we’ve been busy cooking up some of Australia’s favourite Asian foods. Whether you’re looking for a light bite or a masterful main, these recipes have you covered!

Make sure to follow the links below to each recipe page, where you’ll find all the necessary information to make these recipes yourself.

Maki sushi rolls

Making your own sushi is a delicate endeavour – but it’s certainly worth the effort! Our sushi rolls recipe is pretty simple to follow; you just need to be patient. The key is to use a wet knife and wipe before each slice to achieve a clean cut.

The rice and soy sauce are subtly sweetened by the addition of maple syrup, making for a rich and indulgent flavour. Feel free to use the filling of your choice – we went for (and highly recommend!) salmon and cucumber, tuna and avocado and shredded duck and carrot.

Asian broccoli salad

If you’re after an easy dish that’s packed with protein and other essential nutrients, look no further than this Asian-inspired broccoli salad. Made with a simple selection of ingredients – peanuts, broccoli and edamame beans – this salad serves as the perfect fuel for your workouts!

Our broccoli salad recipe also incorporates a small serving of maple syrup, adding an indulgent splash of sweetness to the dish. As an entirely natural ingredient, maple syrup is rich in simple carbohydrates and will provide an additional boost of energy before you exercise.

Vegan Thai green curry

Thai green curry is a takeaway favourite that has teased taste buds for decades. With this Thai green curry recipe, you can enjoy the dish’s deliciously sweet flavours and get the satisfaction of having cooked it yourself. What’s more, it’s perfectly suitable for vegans!

Fresh asparagus, sweet potatoes and roasted cashews are paired with a rich and fragrant curry sauce. Natural sweetness is provided by the maple syrup and maple sugar, a combination that complements the sour lime juice and spicy chilli flakes.

Chicken noodle soup

Made with maple syrup and chillies, this chicken noodle soup recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy! The chicken is boiled simply in a fragrant, flavoursome stock, consisting of carrot, ginger, and lemongrass.

Additional seasoning is provided by the coriander, peanuts, and lime wedges, forming a dish with a wonderfully rich flavour profile. If you’re prepping for the week ahead, you can bottle up the stock to reheat and pour over your meals.

Sticky maple-glazed fish with vegetable stir fry

Surprisingly simple to prepare, this fish stir fry is full of flavour and a great way to spice up your midweek meals. The recipe pairs teriyaki fish with rice and vegetables, forming a balanced dish that’s packed with essential nutrients.

The fish is left to marinate in a sweet and sticky sauce consisting of ginger, maple syrup, maple vinegar and soy sauce. It’s then made crispy with a light coating of corn flour. If fish isn’t your thing, try this recipe with pork!

Cooking with maple syrup

As with Asian cuisine, maple syrup is incredibly versatile and can be used to enhance a wide range of snacks, mains and desserts. Its natural sweetness pairs particularly well with the spicy flavours found in many Asian dishes, making maple syrup a pantry essential for all lovers of Asian food.

If you like the look of these Asian recipes, make sure to check out the rest of our recipes with maple syrup.