Recipe Guide

Burmese Tomato Fish Curry Recipe only This Burmese tomato fish curry is very simple to make with a very delicate taste which is great with fish. Burma has a very long coast line with the Andaman sea which is rich in fish, but the Burmese tend to eat more freshwater fish than saltwater.  Because Burma (now called Myanmar) is abundant with such a natural environment with tropical weather conditions, fertile soil and plenty of fresh water, food is grown in abundance. Today, Burmese people still rely on rice as their main dietary source of food, making up about 75% of their diet. Like most surrounding counties , snack food or street food is available on nearly every street corner. INGREDIENTS Marinade 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder Pinch sea salt 2 tablespoons fish sauce 500 g firm, white fish fillets 5 Asian shallots (red), chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 4 cm  piece  fresh, peeled ginger, finely chopped 3 long red dried chilies (soaked for 20 minutes). chopped 3 table...

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...

Pakistani Slow Cooked Lamb with Lentils Recipe only This Pakistani slow cooked lamb and lentils dish is rich in tradition. The cuisine is similar to that of Northern India with lots of influence from the Middle East and the Far Eastern regions. The cuisine changes from region to region with in Pakistan, like that of India. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup cracked wheat (burghul) 1/2 cup urad dal (small split black beans) 1/2 cup mutter dal (yellow split peas) 1 kg lamb chops (Chump) 10 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 cm piece fresh, peeled ginger, finely chopped 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon chaat masala 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 1 fresh long green chili, sliced 1 fresh lemon cut into wedges 1/2 cup fried onions METHOD 1. In a large bowl add the lentils (all three) in fill with cold water...

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...

Indian BBQ Pork Vindaloo Recipe only Vindaloo is a dish made by the descendants of, or those who lived in areas dominated by, the Portuguese. It is primarily made with chilies, garam masala, garlic and vinegar. The word vindaloo comes from a combination of 'vin' for vinegar and aloo from 'alho', which is Portuguese for garlic. The chilies were introduced into Goa by the Portuguese, and the garam masala spices were those traded in the 16th and 17th centuries. INGREDIENTS 15-20 whole dried red chilies, or 3 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 6 cloves 5 cm piece cinnamon stick 10 peppercorns 1/4 star anise 1 teaspoon poppy seeds 3 cm piece fresh, peeled ginger 6 big garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp 4 teaspoons cider vinegar 1/4 cup Greek natural yogurt 1 kg lean pork cutlets METHOD 1. Soak the chilies in boiling water for 20 minutes to soften. Then grind all the spices, ginger, garlic, and tamarind with the vinegar to make a smooth paste. ...