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...

Sri Lankan Pepper Beef Curry Recipe only This Sri Lankan pepper beef curry is full of flavor and color. One known as Ceylon, Sri Lankan cuisine has been influence by many different nation that traded there in the past- The Dutch, English, Portuguese, Arabs, Malays, Moors, and Indians. This famous spice island is a melting pot of fantastic curries, fresh vegetables, and seafood, and of course black tea. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 2 tablespoons ghee, or vegetable oil 1. 5 kg stewing beef (shin is best), cut into 5 cm cubes 2 medium brown onions, finely chopped 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled ginger 10 curry leaves 2 long fresh red chilies, chopped 1 fresh, lemongrass stalk, white part only, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 400 ml coconut milk 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 125 ml coconut cream Coriander leaves to garnish Lemon wedges to serve METHOD 1. ...

Thai Tofu and Vegetable Curry Recipe only This Thai tofu and vegetable curry recipe is a good example of a typical Thai curry from the south of the country where the food bears the closest similarities to the food of India. The chili, turmeric, ginger and coconut milk could just as easily be found in a southern Indian vegetable curry as they are in this. INGREDIENTS 300 g firm silken tofu 6 fresh garlic cloves, quartered 3 fresh small red chilies, chopped 10 cm piece fresh lemongrass, white part only, chopped coarsely 1.5 cm piece fresh turmeric, chopped coarsely 4 cm piece fresh ginger, chopped coarsely 1 medium brown onion, chopped finely 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 400 ml can coconut milk 1 cup vegetable stock 2 fresh kaffir lime leaves 4 medium zucchini, chopped coarsely 1 small cauliflower, cut into small florets 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh coriander, chopped coarsely 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh Thai basil leaves METHOD 1. Press tofu ...

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...

Laotian Stuffed Lemongrass Recipe only This Laotian stuffed lemongrass recipe takes a traditional dish to an art form. The presentation is surely going to interest the people you are cooking for. Like Thai, Cambodian, and Vietnamese cuisines you are going to find the same basic ingredients, but put to use in many, many, different ways. This is a fantastic, simple, mouth watering dish that is great fun to make, if you love the kitchen and trying new things!!1 ENJOY.  INGREDIENTS 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 fresh kaffir lime leaf, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon white ground pepper 1 medium Asian shallot, finely chopped 1/2 cup fresh coriander stems and leaves, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh sweet basil leaves, chopped 250 g pork mince 10 fresh lemongrass stalks Oil for deep frying 2 eggs, beaten METHOD 1. In a pestle and mortar, grind the garlic, kaffir lime leaf, salt and pepper. Add the Asian shallot, coriander and basil. Grind till it is well mixed. In a bowl add th...

Cambodian Mussels with Lemongrass. This Cambodian mussels with lemongrass recipe is found across Southeast Asia. I recently had a beach holiday in Sihanouk Ville and was totally amazed at the abundance of fresh seafood there was. I ate lobster, BBQ squid, fresh prawns on the beach and one night I went to a great Khmer restaurant and had this dish with a fresh baguette which the Cambodians can make with their eyes closed due to the French being part of their history. INGREDIENTS 450 g fresh mussels 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 small Asian shallot, finely chopped 3 fresh lemongrass stalks, white part only, finely sliced 3 cm piece of galangal, peeled and cut into slices 2 long fresh red chilies, seeded and finely chopped 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped METHOD 1. Scrub the mussels and remove any hairy beards from the shells. Discard and mussels that do not close when t...

Cambodian Dry Prawn Curry Recipe only This is a simple, yet flavorsome dish that uses lemongrass, galangal and coriander. Buy the best uncooked medium prawns you can find. In Phnom Penh the local markets have a huge fresh seafood section and the produce is always fresh daily. My choose is central market for seafood and meats. I may not look as nice as an air-conditioned supermarket, but the choose and quality is excellent. INGREDIENTS 5 dried long red chilies 1.5 kg uncooked medium prawns 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh galangal 10 cm stick fresh lemongrass, chopped coarsely 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped coriander root and stem mixture 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon shrimp paste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 fresh kaffir lime leaves, torn 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon caster sugar 1 medium green apple, unpeeled, cut into matchsticks 2 Asian shallots, sliced thinly 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh coriander leaves 2 fresh long red chilies, sliced thinly ME...