Do you like to dabble in a bit of Asian cooking? Over the last few decades, Asian influences have become very prominent and allowed us to expand our culinary exploits. The distinctive flavours of Asian herbs combine well with many traditional Australian foods. These plants tend to grow quickly, have strong, distinctive flavours and a variety of parts of the plant can be used. Originating from tropical parts of Asia, these heat loving herbs thrive in warm, mainly full sun positions and require a reasonable amount of moisture.