Martin Yan's Asian Favorites

Chef Yan brings focus to a classic Asian staple, the humble noodle. He kicks things off with Crispy Caramelized Noodles from Thailand, followed by tangy Malaysian Fish Head Noodles and finishes with Yan Style Stir-Fried Noodles.

Nearly every country in the world has their own version of a wrap, so Chef Yan is sharing three of his favorite Asian wraps -- Fresh Spring Rolls, Fried Chicken Spring Rolls, and a Chicken and Mushroom Wrap.

Chef Yan picks classic curries from all over Asia. He makes Indonesian Braised Creamy Mutton Curry and Thai Chicken Eggplant Green Curry. Plus, Datuk Fazley Yaakob cooks a Malaysian favorite with a twist, Rich Coconut Beef Curry.

Chef Martin Yan adapts classic meat dishes so his vegetarian guests can enjoy family-style meals. He makes Crispy Tofu with Bok Choy from Hong Kong and a recreates a Filipino stuffed eggplant dish with peppers and mozzarella instead of pork.

Chef Yan is sharing his favorite ways to elevate an Asian essential: rice. He begins with a family recipe for Chicken and Mushroom Rice, then makes Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice and finishes by raising humble congee to greatness with baby oysters.

Chef Yan loves to grill, so he's making Indonesian Spicy Grilled Chicken. Then, Chef Hoang Minh Nhat helps him recreate a popular Vietnamese dish, Shrimp Mousse On A Stick. Finally, Chef Yan whips up Vietnamese-inspired Rainbow Juice.

Chef Yan showcases his favorite snacks and first up is the mighty Spanish empanada, a stuffed pastry recently adapted to the Philippines. He also shares his unique take on Vietnamese Coffee Bread served with Coffee Condensed Milk.

Chef Yan picks four of his favorite comfort foods from his travels around Asia. From Hong Kong, he introduces Grandma's Salted Chicken and from Malaysia, Good Fortune Prawns, which are perfect for Chinese New Year.