Asian Inspirations

22/11/2025

Mashed potatoes get a delicate, umami 'upgrade' in this easy salad. Mixed with diced cucumber, carrot, onions, boiled eggs and cooked ham. For a richer Japanese savouriness, add a pinch of Shichimi Togarashi seasoning!

The Japanese Potato Salad is part of the yōshoku cuisine, a style of Western influenced cooking developed in Japan. This salad may look like the original that inspired this recipe…

22/11/2025

The 5th and final day of the COOK SNAP WIN 2025 Grand Prize Winner’s Trip was the perfect end to an unforgettable culinary journey across Guangdong and Hong Kong! ✨

We started the morning at Sing Kee Cha Chaan Teng, a nostalgic local favourite on Hollywood Road. Our winners enjoyed true Hong Kong comfort classics like golden French toast and the iconic instant noodle breakfast. Simple, warm and delicious. 🍞

Next, we walked through Graham Street Market, one of Hong Kong’s oldest open-air markets. Lined with fresh produce and local vendors, it offered a lively look into classic everyday Hong Kong life.

After a cosy yum cha lunch, we hopped onto the iconic “ding ding” tram for a slow, scenic ride through the city. 🚋

One of the most memorable moments of the day was the Victoria Peak Tram. At the top we were met with stunning 360 degree views of Hong Kong’s skyline, harbour and rolling mountains. A breathtaking moment for everyone! 🌆✨

To close out the trip, our winners enjoyed a hearty dinner at Hing Kee Local Restaurant with sizzling claypot rice, Chinese sausage, stir-fried clams and garlicky steamed scallops. The perfect final feast!

Thank you for joining us on this adventure! If you want the chance to experience a foodie journey like this, do stay tuned for Cook Snap Win 2026!

21/11/2025

Inari tofu-skin pouches packed with refreshing seaweed is a summer sushi fave. A blend of tender, crunchy textures in every bite with a refreshing savoury taste. A wholesome, delicate and yummy treat!

Japanese Seaweed Salad Inari is a delicious and popular entree or light meal with sushi rice in inari pouch (tofu skins). Try now! Recipe by Asian Inspirations.

21/11/2025

Give your meals a cosy, savoury touch with the classic miso soup. A simple, soothing broth in every traditional Japanese meal, cooked with miso paste, dashi stock, wakame seaweed and soft tofu.

Come get the easy recipe!

Miso Soup is a delicious Japanese favourite, typically serves with rice dishes all over Japan. Try this simple and easy recipe yourself! Recipe by Asian Inspirations…

21/11/2025

Day 3 & 4 of our COOK SNAP WIN 2025 adventure took us straight into the world of Lee K*m Kee Australia !🤩

Our day started at Lee K*m Kee Xinhui Factory in Guangzhou, where our winners got a rare behind-the-scenes look at how the iconic oyster sauce is made. From exploring the brand’s history and layout model of the factory, to discovering the full range of Lee K*m Kee products (yes – an entire wall stacked with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chu hou paste and more!), it was a flavour universe come to life. The best part? You can easily find these Lee K*m Kee products in local supermarkets and Asian groceries in Australia! 😋

With appetites all activated, we then enjoyed the first meal in Hong Kong at Tung Po, a feast of fresh seafood that hit all the right spots! 🦐

No foodie journey is complete without a market stop, so next up was Tai Po Hui Market, one of Hong Kong’s most vibrant wet markets. Three floors of fresh produce, live seafood, and day goods, it’s the perfect place to dive into local food culture! 🦪✨

The grand finale? A hands-on cooking class at the Lee K*m Kee Head Office! Our winners rolled up their sleeves and cooked three delicious dishes, including Stuffed Three Treasures, Sizzling Chicken Claypot, and Typhoon Shelter Prawns. Aprons on, woks sizzling, laughter everywhere – the kitchen energy was unmatched! See how much magic Lee K*m Kee sauces bring to home cooking!👩🏻‍🍳🔥

More adventures coming soon… Stay tuned! 🔔

21/11/2025

Have a cooling summer sushi with a blend of refreshing textures! Savour the Inari and Veggie Sushi Rolls with Miso Mayo! https://bit.ly/47WfqNJ

20/11/2025

Vegetables are great to ease the summer heat, and you don't have to settle for the same old salads. Have your summer veggies vibrant and appetizing in a set of fun-sized Temari sushi instead!

Grab our easy recipe here: https://bit.ly/3LGqpDF

20/11/2025

Day 2 of our COOK SNAP WIN 2025 Grand Prize journey was packed with flavour, culture, and hands-on fun! 🌞🌟

We started the morning with a dim sum feast at Lucky Restaurant. Bouncy har gow, fluffy char siu bao, and silky cheong fun – yes, please!!😋

Our winners then dived into Sha Yuan Wet Market, one of Guangzhou’s most vibrant traditional markets. From live seafood to piles of fresh produce, the bustling aisles gave us a real taste of daily Cantonese life🐟🥬. So much to see, smell, and try!

Lunch at Duo Xi Xiao Chi Dian was next-level comfort: wok-fried Cantonese noodles and steaming rice topped with fragrant Lap Cheong (Chinese sausage). Simple, hearty, absolutely perfect, our taste buds were dancing🥢🔥

But the real highlight? A traditional cake mould-making class!
Led by Master Zhao from a 150-year-old heritage shop, our winners got hands-on crafting their own pastries using intricate wooden moulds. A rare, immersive experience in a fading art form that left everyone amazed!✨

To close the day, we hit a lively seafood spot, feasting on salt-and-pepper mantis shrimp and garlicky scallops 🦐 An absolute seafood carnival!

Stay tuned for Day 3!🔔

19/11/2025

Cleanse your palate and rejuvenate your senses with a savoury and scrumptious Poke bowl. Packed with sashimi salmon, radish, red cabbage, edamame beans, cucumber and avocado. Flavoured with a simple and tasteful sesame soy dressing.

Make your fresh Salmon Poke Bowl with our recipe: https://bit.ly/4i4Xkhe

19/11/2025

What are the qualities of sashimi-grade fish, and which types of fish are safest for your homemade sashimi and sushi? Come find out in our deep dive!

A basic introduction to sashimi.

19/11/2025

Summer is peak lettuce season, and the chefs of Miyazki Prefecture in Japan have a special lettuce sushi that's perfect for hot days! Paired with crispy tempura prawn its refreshing filling, and served with a sweet, savoury and tarty ponzu sauce.

Try it with our recipe: https://bit.ly/449MtN6

19/11/2025

The COOK SNAP WIN 2025 Grand Prize winners have officially kicked off their culinary adventure in Guangdong and Hong Kong! 🌎🍜 Buckle up, Day 1 was packed!

Breakfast at Wu Cai Ji set the tone with steaming wonton noodles and crispy deep-fried wontons! 🥟🥢All fuelled up, our winners were ready to explore!

Chen Jia Ci (Chen Clan Ancestral Hall) was next, a masterpiece of classical Lingnan architecture! A guide shared the fascinating stories behind its intricate carvings, giving our winners a first-hand experience! Lunch at Tao Tao Ju brought a 5/5 highlight: sweet and sour pork on ice! 🔥❄️ The chill made the pork insanely crisp, oh so yummy!

Next up: street food extravaganza! At a Cantonese herbal tea (liang cha) stall, shopkeepers checked our winner’s tongues–yes, really!–to find the perfect herbal blend for each winner. And the marinated fish skin salad? Crunchy, tangy, and utterly addictive, a street food that wowed everyone!✨

The perfect finale: a welcome dinner at Panxi Restaurant, tucked in a lush garden with scattered pavilions. Cantonese classics delighted both the eyes and the taste buds!

Stay tuned, more mouth-watering adventures awaits! 🔔