{"id":97933,"date":"2026-06-03T14:28:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smilingcook.eu\/?p=97933"},"modified":"2026-06-22T12:33:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T10:33:42","slug":"asian-food-on-the-menu-easier-than-you-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smilingcook.eu\/en\/asian-food-on-the-menu-easier-than-you-think\/","title":{"rendered":"Asian food on the menu? It’s easier than you think!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Asian dishes have become an integral part of the hospitality industry. Noodles, rice bowls, wok dishes and curries now appear on menus as naturally as pasta, salads or a classic daily special. You see them everywhere: at festivals, in staff restaurants, at caterers, in brasseries and on lunch menus. Asian food is no longer a trend \u2014 it’s a staple.<\/strong><\/p>\n

With Smiling Cook’s Asian range, you can quickly and easily add Asian inspiration to your menu. No complex new kitchen concept needed, just a smart way to bring more variety to your offering. Just as you can build a range of dishes quickly with pasta, you can create a profitable Asian offering with our noodles<\/a>, rice<\/a> <\/strong>and curry sauces<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Asian cooking doesn’t have to be an entirely new concept. You can start small, with one wok dish, lunch bowl, curry or cold noodle salad, and expand from there.<\/p>\n

Noodles for wok, soup and salad<\/h2>\n

Noodles are a familiar and accessible way to put Asian dishes on the menu. They’re quick to prepare, easy to combine and instantly give a dish a clear Asian character.<\/p>\n

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\nChinese Noodles<\/strong><\/a> are the most recognisable choice for classic wok dishes. Made from durum wheat semolina, they have a firm, elastic bite. Ideal for stir-fries with wok vegetables, chicken, beef, prawns or vegetarian alternatives, wherever the noodle needs to hold its structure well.<\/p>\n

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\nSoba Noodles<\/strong><\/a> have a different base, made primarily from soft wheat flour with a smaller proportion of durum wheat semolina. This positions them as a more refined noodle for lighter Asian preparations, such as cold noodle salads, bowls, meal soups or dishes with broth, dressings and spiced sauces.<\/p>\n

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\nUdon Noodles<\/a><\/strong> deliver a richer, fuller mouthfeel. Their thick, soft structure immediately adds more body to a dish. They absorb flavours well and are ideal for hearty bowls, meal soups and substantial wok dishes.<\/p>\n

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Rice for bowls, curries and hot dishes<\/h2>\n

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\nRice is at least as versatile. It’s familiar to guests, easy to combine and suitable as a base for both cold bowls and salads as well as hot curries,
\nwok dishes and daily specials.<\/p>\n

Sticky Rice<\/strong> <\/a>is ideal for pok\u00e9 bowls and sushi. White Rice<\/a><\/strong> is the neutral base that goes with almost everything. Basmati Rice<\/strong><\/a> brings extra aroma and character. Black Rice<\/strong><\/a> immediately gives a dish a premium feel.<\/p>\n

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Curry sauces that deliver flavour fast<\/h2>\n

An Asian dish often stands or falls on its sauce. But for many kitchens, that’s exactly where the challenge lies: making spice pastes from scratch, sourcing individual ingredients, balancing flavours and still delivering consistent quality with every service, it all takes precious time.<\/p>\n

Smiling Cook’s sauces remove much of that barrier.<\/p>\n

Curry<\/a><\/strong> is an accessible, mildly spiced yellow curry sauce that works perfectly with chicken, prawns, vegetables or rice dishes.<\/p>\n

Thai Curry<\/a><\/strong> brings more exotic, aromatic notes, thanks to its base of coconut milk, lime and Thai basil. Combine with rice or noodles for a dish with a strong Asian identity.<\/p>\n

The benefit for your kitchen: both sauces are ready to use and only need to be heated through. This means you can move quickly during a busy service while still delivering consistent quality.<\/p>\n

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Asian with a twist<\/h2>\n

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Asian dishes don’t always call for an entirely new sauce. With familiar flavours, you can quickly build a fitting dish as well.<\/p>\n

Take the Wok with Beef and Black Pepper:<\/strong><\/a> here you use Smiling Cook’s Pepper Cream Sauce<\/strong><\/a> as the base for a black pepper sauce, enhanced with dark soy sauce and oyster sauce. The result is a full, spiced flavour with an Asian edge, without having to build the sauce from scratch.<\/p>\n

The result is an accessible wok dish with beef, vegetables and rice that remains recognisable to a broad audience while fitting perfectly within an Asian-inspired menu.<\/p>\n

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More variety on the menu<\/h2>\n

For professional kitchens, a new dish is only worthwhile if it’s also operationally viable. Taste and presentation matter, but speed, control and consistency are equally crucial.<\/p>\n

Want to see straight away how to put the Asian range to work? These recipes show how to build recognisable, flavourful dishes quickly from smart bases \u2014 designed for the professional kitchen.<\/p>\n

Discover the recipes and get inspired to put Asian dishes on your menu: quickly, simply and profitably.<\/p>\n

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Noodles Scampi Thai Curry<\/span><\/strong> A fresh noodle dish with prawns, wok vegetables and Thai Curry sauce.
\n> <\/span><\/strong>To the recipe<\/a><\/p>\n

Grilled Thai Sea Beam<\/span><\/strong> A refined fish dish with White Rice, grilled sea bream, wok vegetables and warm Thai Curry sauce.
\n> <\/span><\/strong>To the recipe<\/a><\/p>\n

Yaki Udon<\/span><\/strong> A\u00a0hearty dish with Udon Noodles, grilled sirloin, sesame, soy, lime and spring onion.
\n> <\/span><\/strong>To the recipe<\/a><\/p>\n

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Discover Smiling Cook’s Asian range<\/h2>\n

Smiling Cook isn’t just about pasta and sauces. For noodles, rice and curries, we’ve got you covered too. Easily add Asian dishes to your offering with products that are quick to prepare and practical for the professional kitchen.<\/p>\n

Get in touch<\/a>.<\/strong> We’d love to show you just how easy and profitable it can be.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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