Eva Pau’s Asian Kitchen is back for Season 2, and Episode 1 serves up a cozy trio of family‑friendly Asian dishes: Chicken Katsu Curry, Teriyaki Salmon with rice and veggies, and crisp, golden Banana Fritters.
Eva Pau’s Asian Kitchen Series Two premieres on RTÉ One on Wednesday 4th March at 8pm, running weekly for six weeks and sponsored by Lee Kum Kee. Episode 1 focuses on comforting “family favourites” that bring Japanese and pan‑Asian flavours to a weeknight‑friendly table: a crunchy katsu, a glazed salmon, and a fun, sharable dessert.
Chicken Katsu Curry
Eva’s Chicken Katsu Curry starts with boneless chicken thighs, which are seasoned, floured, dipped in egg, and coated in ultra‑crisp panko breadcrumbs before being shallow‑fried until golden and juicy. The curry sauce is built separately from onions, garlic, ginger and grated apple, thickened with flour and Japanese curry powder, then blended silky‑smooth and seasoned with light and dark soy sauce, Worcestershire, tomato purée and a touch of sugar for that classic sweet‑savory balance. She serves it sliced over steamed Japanese short‑grain rice, with optional Japanese pickles like takuan and beni shoga to cut through the richness.
Teriyaki Salmon with rice and veggies
For the Teriyaki Salmon, Eva leans into classic Japanese home‑style cooking: fillets of salmon are glazed with a glossy mix of soy, sweetness and aromatics to create a sticky, savoury coating that caramelises as it cooks. The salmon is paired with fluffy rice and colourful vegetables, making it an easy one‑plate meal that balances protein, carbs and greens in a way that works for busy family evenings.
Banana Fritters
To finish, Eva makes Banana Fritters, turning simple bananas into a warm, crunchy dessert that feels straight out of an Asian dessert bar. Her batter uses plain flour, cornflour and raising agents to keep the coating light and crisp, with vanilla for aroma, before the fritters are fried until golden and served hot so the fruit inside is soft and caramelised.
How to watch and cook along
Episode 1 of Season 2 is available on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, so viewers can watch live on Wednesdays or stream later to cook along at their own pace. RTÉ Lifestyle also publishes the accompanying recipes, including Eva’s Chicken Katsu Curry and Banana Fritters, so home cooks can follow her exact ingredient lists and methods in their own kitchens.
