Cheese cubes, really? Why not get a little wow-factor going on with your holiday party and serve some stuff people may not have seen before?
We've picked a range of hors d'oeuvres from various Asian cuisines, all contributed to AsianSupper.
A squeeze of lemon, some yuzu salt and you are set for a delicious and unique nibbler for your party.
Fried Spring Rolls - Hanoi Fried Nem
You've had these, you say? But have you had the real-deal fried Vietnamese spring rolls? Exactly. Freshly made and freshly fried, these will make your party, we promise.
Who doesn't love meat in some kind of wrapper? This dish combines the best of dumplings + curry puffs.
Dead simple, easy to make ahead and a touch different than your standard kelp chips, which are in an of themselves a great option.
Made with minced chicken thigh, these aren't your ordinary meatballs. Classic Japanese seasoning (soy sauce, mirin, a little ginger, sugar) create something quite unique.
Haemul Pajeon - Korean Seafood Pancake
Everybody loves these. Everybody. Get your party started (but do it early, because it takes time to fry all of these) with classic Korean seafood pancakes. Do your guests a favor and cut them into little wedges for easy eating while standing.
Cheese cubes image via Flickr // koadmonkey
If you've never had these popular fried Japanese treats, you're missing out! Traditionally they include octopus, though you can easily substitute it eight-legged sea creatures aren't your thing.
Recipe by: gearedtocook