Many people think sushi means raw fish, but it is actually a reference to vinegared rice combined with various ingredients.

This recipe is a vegetarian alternative to the classic Sausage Rolls.

You can replace dried fruit, nuts and figs with your own choices.

With the rich blend of spices and fresh herbs in the lamb filling, one bite of these irresistible parcels will transport you into the middle of a bustling Turkish bazaar. You can make the filling ahead of time then assemble the pastries on the day. Thanks to the thin sheets of filo pastry, they take just 15 minutes to bake, making these a great canapé option.

These dumplings are typically served with a dipping sauce of 1 tablespoon black rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce and 20 g grated ginger.

These glutinous rice dumplings are traditionally eaten for the Lantern Festival which is celebrated on the 15th day of the new year. Their spherical shape is said to represent continuity and reunion and will bring good fortune to the family.

You can find spring roll pastry sheets in the frozen food aisle of most major supermarkets.

You can find Chinese white radish, dried shrimp at Asian food stores. You can find Chinese sausags (lap cheong) at some major supermarkets and Asian food stores.

A firm (Australian) feta works best for this recipe.

Cooking times will vary depending on your oven and the thickness of your pureé. If after 5 hours of baking, your pureé is still quite wet to touch, increase your oven temperature to 60°C and continue drying until dry to the touch.