Recipe Guide

Indonesia Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe only This Indonesian chicken noodle soup is such comfort food, full of nutrients and the Indonesians would eat this for breakfast or as a light lunch. In Indonesian it is called 'soto ayam'. Street vendors have their own secret way of preparing this dish, a different broth, condiments, and flavors. I hope you enjoy this recipe for Indonesian chicken noodle soup (Soto Ayam). INGREDIENTS 1 kg fresh organic chicken 7 brown shallots 2 lemongrass stalks, white past only, bruised 9 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 7 fresh garlic cloves 3 tablespoons ground turmeric 3 tablespoons ground coriander 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large tomato, chopped 2 fresh spring onions, chopped, separate white parts from green Sea salt Fresh ground pepper 1 cup coconut milk 170 g vermicelli noodles To Serve 3 hard-boiled eggs, cut in half 100 g fresh bean sprouts Deep-fried brown shallots Fresh lime wedges Sambal celek METHOD 1. In a large cooking pot, plac...

Iranian Grilled Chicken with Spice Rub Recipe only This Iranian grilled chicken with spice rub come from the modern Asian part of the Middle East where they have been trading in spices for centuries. The aromatic flavors of coriander, cumin, fennel, and peppers make this a great recipe for a BBQ. To serve there is a contrasting yogurt sauce. INGREDIENTS 2 chicken breasts, skin removed 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper pinch of turmeric powder pinch sea salt pinch ground black pepper Olive oil Yogurt Sauce 1/2 cucumber, peeled and seeded, thinly sliced 1 cup plain natural yogurt 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 fresh lemon 3 tablespoons fresh, chopped coriander leaves METHOD 1. Get 2 square pieces for plastic wrap. Place one on a flat work surface and then place one chicken breast onto, then cover with the other sheet of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, lightly pound the chicken until it has thinned out. Be careful not...

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) Recipe only This Thai coconut chicken soup (Tom Kha Gai) is definitely one of my favorite Thai dishes.  The food of Thailand is startlingly bold and imaginative. Carefully crafted to appeal to all senses, it combines beautiful presentation with fragrant aromas, contrasting yet complementing flavors and textures, and often fearsome chili-heat. Although Thai food appears unique it is in fact one of the world’s great fusion cuisines. The country may never have been colonized, but Thai cooks certainly absorbed foreign influences.  INGREDIENTS 3 cups (750 ml) coconut milk 2 fresh lemongrass stalks, white part only, bruised 5 cm piece fresh galangal, sliced 4 Asian shallots, smashed with the back of a chefs knife 400 g chicken breast, skin removed, cut into slices 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon palm sugar 200 g baby tomatoes, cut in half 150 g straw mushrooms 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 5 fresh kaffir lime leaves, bruised 4 fresh bir...

Malaysian Curry Laksa Recipe only This Malaysian curry laksa is traditionally made with rice noodles, prawns, chicken, tofu puffs, and fish balls, this curry laksa is not a dish of subtlety. A balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy elements,  INGREDIENTS 60 ml vegetable oil 1.5 litres chicken stock 2 1/2 teaspoons grated palm sugar 450 g chicken thigh fillet, thickly sliced 12 large raw king prawns, cleaned, butterfly, and tail left on 500 ml coconut milk 12 fish balls (brought frozen or hand made) 150 g tofu puffs, thickly sliced 200 g bean sprouts 500 g fresh thin rice noodles Fried Asian shallots as garnish Fresh mint leaves as garnish chili sambal as garnish lime wedges as garnish LAKSA PASTE 8 small dried red chilies 2 tablespoons dried shrimp 5 Asian shallots (red), chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped galangal 3 fresh garlic cloves, chopped 2 lemongrass stalks, white part only, chopped 6 candle nuts, chopped 1 tablespoon belachan shrimp paste 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 ...

Indian Chicken Verta Recipe only This fantastic recipe given to me by the boys at Spicy Planet Restaurant in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is another one of their aromatic, home-style curries. These guys really known how to prepare and execute some fine Indian dishes. This dish is not your normal Indian restaurant dish in western countries, although it is a common dish in India and also a popular street food order. The boys can be found at # 63, Street 172, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Just around the corner from the National Museum. INGREDIENTS 500 g Chicken breast 1 fresh medium size, green capsicum, seeded and cut into strips 1 tablespoon fresh garlic puree 1 tablespoon fresh ginger puree 50 g fresh medium tomatoes 1/2 cup brown onion, chopped very finely 50 g raw cashew paste 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon chicken masala powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon garam masala 2 teaspoons char magas 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder 1 tablespoon butter 120 g plain natural yogurt 25 ml fresh si...

Vietnamese Rice Soup with Prawns and Chicken Recipe only This Vietnamese rice soup with prawns and chicken is a classic street stall dish. When you are in need of a quick lunch in Vietnam, just sit down and get a delicious meal and relax. This is a really healthy meal and is typical of Vietnamese food in it is one of the healthiest in the world.  INGREDIENTS 110 g raw medium, sized prawns, shelled, deveined, and tails left on 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 coriander root, finely chopped 1 garlic clove extra, chopped pinch ground white pepper, and extra to sprinkle 75 g minced ground chicken 1 spring onion, finely chopped 4 cups homemade chicken or vegetable stock 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 3/4 cups cooked jasmine rice 1 tablespoon finely sliced ginger 1 Chinese cabbage leaf, finely chopped 2 spring onions, finely chopped, for garnish small hand full of fresh coriander leaves, for garnish METHOD 1. Heat the oil in a small wok or frying pan a...

Thai BBQ Chicken Recipe only This Thai BBQ chicken recipe in Thai is called "gai yang" and it hails from the Northeastern part of Thailand called 'Isan'. This is very much a street food in Thailand and comes with a small bag of sticky rice and a dipping sauce. It would be one of my favorite street foods in Bangkok. The chicken was always juicy and the great combination of sticky rice and a chili dipping sauce made it the perfect lazy snack or meal. INGREDIENTS 4 coriander roots, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 lemongrass stalk, white part only, finely chopped 3 tablespoons fish sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 teaspoon palm sugar 750 g chicken thigh or drumsticks on the bone dipping sauce to serve fresh lime wedges to serve METHOD 1. Using a pestle and mortar, pound the marinade ingredients, and combined well. Spoon into a large bowl. Add the chicken and rub with your hands till well coated. Place, covered in the fridge overnight. 2. Over a me...

Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Recipe only This Japanese teriyaki chicken dish is world famous, even in Japan. The flavors are clean and the kids will love it too!! The healthy use of fresh ginger gives it a mild spice which is fantastic. INGREDIENTS 500 g boneless chicken thighs 2/3 cup mirin Japanese sweet rice wine 1 cup soy sauce 4 1/2 cups rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/3 cup white caster sugar 7 fresh garlic cloves, very finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh peeled ginger, very finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper METHOD 1. In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the mirin wine to a boil and then turn down to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. 2. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir until fully combined and the sugar has dissolved. Add the garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes and remove from the heat to cool for 10 minutes. 3. In a plastic bag, put 1/4 cup of the cooled sauce and the chicken thi...

Laotian Stuffed Chicken with Nuts and Rice Recipe only The English word  Laotian , used interchangeably with Lao in most contexts, comes from French laotien/laotienne. This Laotian Chicken with nuts and cinnamon rice is a real different way of cooking  chicken . Give it a try and serve with  Asian  greens, also the kids will love it! INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons oil 2  fresh  garlic cloves, crushed 1 large Asian shallot, finely chopped 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 250 g ground pork mince 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, finely chopped 2 tablespoons uncooked long-grain rice 3/4 cup coconut cream 1 tablespoon fresh mint 2 small chickens 2 cups water 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon curry powder 2 long red chilies, chopped extra copped peanuts to serve METHOD 1. Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan, add the garlic, onion, fennel seeds, chili and cinnamon and stir-fry until aromatic. Add the ground pork, stir-fry...