Asian

Condiments are always part of a Sri Lankan spread, and mallung is a common one. Here, broccoli replaces the usual leafy green veg.

This Asian dressing, reminiscent of a spicy peanut satay, is a great way to power up fresh salad vegetables. Butter beans give the salad a bit of body and add a lovely creamy texture as well.

Tofu can be bland, so it’s good to pep it up with some big, bold flavours during cooking. The sesame trio in this recipe - oil, tahini and seeds - will deliver exactly the kind of complex flavour combination you need. For an even bigger flavour punch, look out for Chinese ‘tahini’, a rich sesame paste where the seeds are darkly toasted before being ground for a deeper intensity

This rainbow-coloured slaw is coated in a nutty soy and ginger dressing and is topped with toasted cashews for added crunch. Any Asian-style meat, fish or tofu will complement its flavours perfectly

This satisfying bean salad makes a lovely light lunch, or side dish

Mild butterhead lettuce is perfect with sweet melon and chilli

Tofu is rich in protein and a good alternative to meat. Serve this flavour-packed dish with brown rice for a nutritious dinner