From crisp cucumber salad to Korean-style wings and chilli-drizzled avocado toast, these itsu-inspired sides are a quick and healthy way to round out any meal.
chilli crisp cucumber salad
serves 2 | prep time 10 mins | cook time N/A
Crunchy and full of heat and flavour, this twisted cucumber salad is quick and easy to make. Fresh cucumber is sliced into bite-sized spirals and tossed in a dressing made with itsu crispy chilli oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar and a little brown sugar. It's perfect for quick lunches or BBQ spreads.
a side of topped vegetable tempura'fries
serves 2 | prep time 10 mins | cook time 15 mins
For a crunchy, tasty side in under 25 minutes, try this easy recipe for itsu vegetable tempura'fries. Cook the fries, then top with a creamy, spicy sauce made from itsu gochujang cooking'sauce, mayonnaise and lime juice. Finish the side with itsu sea salt seaweed thins, spring onions and sesame seeds.
Korean style chicken wings
serves 2 | prep time 5 mins | cook time 40 mins
If you're in the mood for something crispy, sticky and full of flavour, these Korean-style chicken wings are a delicious choice. Toss the wings in oil, salt, pepper and cornflour, then roast until golden. Coat them in itsu gochujang sauce for a spicy-sweet glaze, then finish with sesame seeds and chives. Serve with extra gochujang for dipping.
veg gyoza with a chilli sauce
serves 2 | prep time 5 mins | cook time 7 mins
Light, spicy and ready in minutes, this veg gyoza dish is perfect for a quick and tasty side. The recipe features steamed itsu vegetable fusion gyoza tossed in a homemade chilli sauce made with minced garlic, spring onion, gochugaru, sesame seeds, hot oil, soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. It is a simple and satisfying side to complement any midweek meal.
crispy chilli oil avocado toast
serves 4 | prep time 5 mins | cook time 5 mins
This crispy chilli oil avocado toast is a fresh, tasty side that's ready in under 10 minutes. Spread creamy mashed avocado with lime and a pinch of salt over toasted sourdough, then top with quartered cherry tomatoes. A final drizzle of itsu crispy chilli oil adds some heat and crunch that brings it all together.
