Get ready for the festive season with a selection of easy Asian starters that are perfect for sharing. From gyoza in blankets and Korean-style chicken wings to miso pork lettuce cups, prawn bao sliders, and seaweed rolls, these recipes bring vibrant flavours to any festive celebration.
gyoza in blankets
serves 4 | prep time 15 mins | cook time 8 mins
Crispy, juicy and full of festive flavour, these gyoza in blankets are a fun twist on a Christmas classic. The recipe features itsu Christmas gyoza wrapped in cooked smoky streaky bacon for the perfect crunch. Served with a sweet, zesty cranberry and clementine dipping sauce, these gyozas are quick to make and sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
korean style chicken wings
serves 2 | prep time 5 minutes | cook time 40 mins
These Korean style chicken wings are a delicious Asian starter. The recipe features itsu chicken wings tossed in corn flour, salt, pepper and oil, then roasted until golden and crispy. Coated in sticky, spicy-sweet itsu gochujang sauce and finished with sesame seeds and fresh chives, they’re full of flavour and perfect for sharing.
prawn bao'sliders with a sweet spicy drizzle
serves 1 | prep time 5 minutes | cook time 2-3 mins
These prawn bao'sliders with a sweet spicy drizzle are an easy Asian starter that’s ready in under 10 minutes. The recipe features soft and fluffy itsu prawn bao'sliders, gently steamed to perfection, then topped with a sticky, sweet-spicy itsu gochujang sauce. Finished with crisp, fresh radish and a sprinkle of fragrant chives.
chicken bao'sliders with a teriyaki sauce
serves 1 | prep time 5 mins | cook time 2-3 mins
Try these chicken bao'sliders with itsu teriyaki cooking sauce. Soft itsu chicken bao'sliders are steamed, then coated with sticky, savoury itsu teriyaki cooking sauce. They’re then topped with cucumber, red chilli, and fresh coriander for a light, flavourful starter.
miso pork lettuce cups
serves 3 | prep time 10 mins | cook time 10 mins
Try these miso pork lettuce cups for a flavour packed starter. Juicy pork mince is cooked with soy sauce, miso’easy, red chilli, ginger, and garlic, then spooned into crisp little gem lettuce leaves and topped with fresh spring onions.
seaweed summer rolls
serves 2 | prep time 10 mins | cook time 5 mins
Add some freshness to your festive food platter with these seaweed summer rolls. The recipe features rice pancakes filled with king prawns, cucumber, shredded carrot, beetroot, apple, edamame beans, and fresh coriander, then finished with crunchy itsu crispy seaweed thins. Served with a miso’easy chilli dipping sauce, they’re light, colourful, full of flavour, and ready in under 15 minutes.
