Four Awesome Wine and Asian Dish Pairings

Inspired by the soy sauce topped treats of Shanghai’s street food vendors, this stir fried udon dish is crisp and fresh. Key spices are ginger, coriander, chilli, garlic and white pepper, which are all brought together by the salty sweet deliciousness of the sauce. Udon noodles are bouncy and slurpable, and a great texture contrast with the crunchy mange tout and baby corn in this lively vegan dish.

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Wine to Pair with Stir-Fried Udon With Vegetables

The Cave de Turckheim Pinot Gris Sables et Galets is a wonderfully fresh and fragrant vegan Pinot Gris from the Alsace region. This French Pinot Gris is fruity with spicy overtones and a powerful finish. Crisp and light, it’s great with crunchy fresh veggies and the spicy, aromatic flavours typically found in Chinese and Thai dishes.

Think butter chicken, but a vegetarian take on it, with an Indian savoury cooking cheese instead of meat. Devilishly thick and creamy, this one is a real treat and flavour sensation. Ingredients include honey, cream and butter, accompanied by smoky spices, green chilli and fresh coriander that cut through the sweetness and cream with a spicy burst.

The dairy-enriched tomato sauce is reminiscent of a tikka masala, combining spices with milk and acidic tomatoes. The twist here is the chunks of paneer cheese, which is a popular substitute for meat across India due to its dense, silky texture working so well with spice and zesty flavours.

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Wine to Pair with Paneer Makhani

The coriander, honey and green chilli flavours in the dish blend well with the fresh lime and lemon notes in the Hiestand Asia de Cuba Riesling. This is a sweeter white wine with a zesty edge, making it a heavenly match for Asian dishes with mild spice. The naturally high acidity of this German vino offsets the thick, creamy sauce and cheese in this curry, making it a refreshing pairing. And it’s vegetarian too!

Next up we have a famous dish from one of the world’s oldest winemaking countries, Georgia. The Satsivi is a signature Georgian dish traditionally made from poultry in a thick, walnut sauce. Savoury and nutty with an unusual combination of herbs and spices, this recipe is a fascinating blend of influences from Indian, Eastern European, and Mediterranean cuisine.

Containing bay leaves, cider vinegar, paprika, cumin, red chilli and parsley, it’s a unique line-up of flavours. Earthy, mildly bitter nuances come through from the walnuts, but are mellowed by the sauce’s creamy mouthfeel. In Georgia, the Satsivi is a celebrated dish that’s especially popular over the New Year’s celebrations!

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Wine to Pair with Georgian Satsivi

A thick, nutty sauce with red chilli requires a spicy red wine. The Pizo Garnacha is a light and juicy Spanish red offering notes of ripened raspberries and blackberries, with a hint of pepper spice. It’s a flavoursome red, but won’t overpower any of the ingredients in the dish. Soft red berry fruit in wine is a great match for a creamy sauce like this, and will take the edge off any sharpness from the walnuts.

Lastly we have a turmeric infused Vietnamese style pancake, topped with tangy vegetables, fragrant herbs, peanuts and pork. Vietnamese cuisine is known for its soothing fresh herbs and bright citrus flavours, and this recipe is no exception. Containing turmeric, mint, lemongrass, spring onions, cucumber, chilli, and crushed peanuts, these pancakes are bursting with vibrant, tangy flavours and crispy textures. This style of pancake takes inspiration from the South Indian dosa and Chinese Jianbing, but with pork as the main ingredient.

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Wine to Pair with Vietnamese Pork Pancake

Astro Costera Chardonnay is a crisp Chilean white with notes of crunchy green apple and tropical fruit that work very well with pork. Chardonnay is also a fantastic match for turmeric, making this particular vino a spot on match for these irresistible Vietnamese savoury pancakes!

Feast Box are offering Virgin Wines customers £10 off their first 2 boxes! To take advantage of this fantastic offer, or for more information on how it all works, head over to their website for details. Full recipes and ingredients for these mouth-watering dishes can be found in this week’s meal box.