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The synthesis of fresh and long-cooked textures; rich, sweet, and herbal flavors; and juicy and crunchy garnishes. Serve with extra herbs, chiles, and lime so everyone can customize his own bowl.

The difference between this papaya salad and a Thai-style one comes down to spice and sugar, says chef and author David Tanis. The Vietnamese one is sweeter and less hot. Have all the ingredients assembled, but dress the salad just before serving.

This ubiquitous and essential Vietnamese condiment is a bright and spicy mix of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter flavors.

These hot and crunchy filled crepes are known as banh xeo in Vietnam.

These crisp, fresh pickles are often offered along with fresh herbs at the table. Tuck them into a lettuce-leaf wrapper or use them to doctor brothy soup.

The method for cooking rice noodles varies from brand to brand—sometimes they’re soaked in hot water, sometimes boiled, so check the package.

The crispy bits are the key to this pork’s deliciousness. Use a wide, flat spatula for the best effect.

Humble cabbage takes center stage in this vegetarian ramen-inspired cabbage soup.

Our readers asked us for a Thai-inspired recipe—so we made a quick and simple dish adapted from classic larb

This bracing dish offers a taste of China's Sichuan Province and needs no reheating or additional prep at lunchtime.

In this Filipino dish, achiote oil bathes the shrimp in an amber hue, and citrus lends a bright, tart note.

A Thai restaurant classic, this peanut dressing makes an equally great dipping sauce for dumplings and summer rolls.

We’re hooked on the juicy and crunchy textures and sweet and spicy flavors in this Vietnamese-style steak and salad pairing.

For an unforgettable dinner party, bring home the bold and vibrant flavors of Thailand—with a little help from New York favorite Uncle Boons

Done well, this should be crunchy, fresh, spicy, sour, and a little bit funky. Taste as you go and adjust as needed.

Use prepared massaman curry paste to speed up the preparation of this massaman chicken recipe.

Consider this fiery Korean kimchi jjigae-inspired tofu stew recipe a weekend detox. It’s spicy, clean, and capable of reversing any damage the previous night may have caused.

Most of these ingredients can be found at Asian markets or in the Asian section of the supermarket.

This cocktail from Uncle Boons in New York is made to pair well with Thai food.

A step-by-step guide to making your own Sichuan-style chili oil, with ingredients you can get at Asian supermarkets or online

In this soul-satisfying dish, delicate rice noodles are combined with gingery spiced beef.

“The grapefruit brightens everything in this dish.” —Eleanore Park, BA recipe tester

Breakfast is just the beginning. Use this teriyaki sauce in stir-fries, to marinate tofu, or to glaze chicken as it roasts.