This rich and colorful vegetarian rice noodles is substantial enough to serve on its own. Perfect when served with chilli sauce.

Prep time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 5-7 minutes
Serves 4-6

Vegetarian Rice Noodles Ingredients:

250g rice vermicelli
100g fried bean curd (tofu)
8 dried mushrooms (Chinese)
2 tbsp oil
1 medium peeled carrot cut into thin shreds
3 cloves chopped garlic
1 1/2 inch piece of grated ginger
1/2 red pepper cut into fine stripes
100g green beans cut into short lengths
Chilli Sauce or any commercial sauce for serving
1 cup finely chopped cabbage
1 cup bean sprouts + a handful extra to garnish
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp soft brown sugar

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Prep time: 20 minutes
+ 20 minutes marinating
Total cooking time: 25 minutes
Serves 4-6

Barbecued Whole Fish Ingredients:

750g small snapper or bream cleaned and scaled
2 tsp sugar
3 cloves garlic, cut into very thin slices
2 tsp green peppercorns, finely crushed
2 tsp chopped red chilli
3 tsp fish sauce
1 tbsp oil
2 medium onions, finely sliced
1 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, cut into very thin slices
4 spring onions, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces, then finely shredded
Lemon and garlic dipping sauce to serve

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Enjoy the sumptuous taste of this spicy grilled fish in pieces with rice.

Prep time: 15 minutes plus another 15 minutes for marinating
Total cooking time: 6 minutes
Serves 4

Spicy Grilled Fish Pieces Recipe Ingredients:

3 cloves garlic
4 red Asian shallots
3 stems of lemon grass finely sliced (white part only)
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon galangal powder
2 red chillies
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons oil
500 g boneless white fish fillets
1 tablespoon fish sauce
fresh coriander leaves or watercress to garnish

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