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Bring the big flavors of Asian street food to your next meal with 60 new recipes from MasterChef Australia alum and restauranteur Brendan Pang. Inspired by Brendan's travels-specifically his favorite street markets of Taipei - these recipes are designed to make cooking everything crispy, gooey, salty and kickin' as approachable as possible. Brendan offers a feast for carnivores, sea-foodies and vegetarians alike, plus recipes for flavorful quick snacks and indulgent sweet treats. Dig in to the ultimate comfort food with Silky Egg and Prawn Hor Fun Noodles or Xinjiang Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry. Serve up epic dinner spreads with dishes like Singapore Chile Crab or Spicy Mauritian Chicken Curry. You can even prepare mind-blowing appetizers for your next get-together with Pork Belly Gua Bao and Sichuan-Style Veggie Wontons. No matter the occasion, your tastebuds will thank you for these mouthwatering flavor combos.

Make Your Dumpling Dreams Come TrueFor Brendan Pang, MasterChef Australia alum and founder of Bumplings restaurant, it all started in his grandmother's kitchen, where one bite of Grandmere's Fried Shrimp Wontons sparked his lifelong dumpling obsession. Now he's sharing the recipe that started it all, along with dozens of classic and contemporary dumplings, accompanying dishes and knockout sauces. His simple, impressive recipes break down the steps to help you make the dumplings of your dreams and have a blast doing it. Inspired by his family's Chinese and Mauritian background, Brendan covers classic Chinese-style dumplings and playful new creations. Traditional flavors feel fresh in recipes like Chinese Spicy Beef Potstickers, Shanghai Soup Dumplings and Chicken and Ginger Jiaozi. Shake things up with Purple Miso Roasted Eggplant Potstickers and Red Curry Chicken Wonton Soup. Round out the table with Spicy Dan Dan Noodles, BBQ Pork Steamed Buns, Tea- Smoked Duck Breast and plenty of dipping sauces. It's easy to make your own dumpling wrappers from scratch, or start with store-bought and dive into the art of shaping. No experience or special equipment necessary! With Brendan by your side, there's no need to fear making dumplings at home. Boiled, steamed or fried--the only thing better than that first bite of a juicy dumpling is knowing you made it yourself.

If you’ve been searching for flavourful recipes within the realm of Asian cuisine that hit all the right notes, look no further than This Is a Book About Noodles. Featuring 60 plus noodle dishes, including recipes for incredible sauces and step-by-step guides for shaping a variety of homemade noodles from dough, this is a cookbook that will take you on a fantastic culinary journey.Inspired by his Grandmère, Brendan provides recipes for traditional noodle dishes he grew up on, including Long Life Noodles and Grandmère’s Chicken Vermicelli. And meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans alike will find something to love in his more modern recipes, such as the Spicy Chicken Tan Tan Ramen, Super-Speedy Garlic Noodles and the Peanut Rice Noodle Rolls. If you’re an up-and coming foodie hoping for a challenge, Beijing Fried Sauce Noodles may be what you’re after. Or if you’re in desperate need of some comfort food, simply dive into Mum’s Crispy Pork Wontons, a family recipe guaranteed to satisfy.Whether you need a dish for a special occasion or a quiet night at home, the answer just might be noodles.