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Cambodian Crispy Fish Salad

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Cambodian Crispy Fish Salad Recipe only Cambodian cuisine is similar to other nations in southeast Asia, but most defiantly have their own distinct flavor and twist to the ingredients found in this area of the world. more often called Khmer cuisine, It uses a lot of garlic and is not as spicy as its neighbors Thailand.  INGREDIENTS DRESSING 1 fresh lemongrass stalk, trimmed, white part only, chopped 4 small red chilies, seeded 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 tablespoons, fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons palm sugar 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder RECIPE 300 g fresh, firm white fish fillets 1 tablespoon sea salt oil for deep-frying 3 fresh medium tomatoes, cut into wedges 2 Asian shallots, thinly sliced 1 small red onion,sliced into wedges 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves 20 fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped METHOD 1. First, make the dressing by processing the lemongrass, chilies and garlic to a paste. Use a pestle and mortar or a food processor. In a...

Burmese Grilled Prawn and Calamari Salad

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Burmese Grilled Prawn and Calamari Salad Recipe only  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, unlike the western world which snack food normally means processed rubbish in a fancy packet. So try and start making your snacks from something that is healthier than a packet of potato chips. INGREDIENTS 400 g fresh whole squid 12 raw medium sized green prawns Small handful of fresh Coriander leaves small handful fresh Thai basil small handful Vietnamese mint 2 spring onions 1 Lebanese cucumber Good handful bean shoots 1 avocado handful roasted peanuts handful sesame seeds 30 ml fresh lime juice 30 ml rice wine vinegar 30 ml fish sauce ...

Vietnamese Prawn and Rice Noodle Salad

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Vietnamese Prawn and Rice Noodle Salad Recipe only This Vietnamese prawn and rice noodle salad is very healthy, like most of the dishes from Vietnam. It is becoming a very popular cuisine around the world for that reason...HEALTHY! Vietnamese is one of the healthiest cuisines because of the abundant supply of fresh ingredients available and the lack of fast food outlets! Start your journey back to eat the way we used too and enjoy a fitter life with more energy. It's not rocket science to known that eating fresh food is better for you. INGREDIENTS 200 g rice vermicelli noodles 1 large carrot, cut into thin matchsticks 1 small Asian cucumber, seeds removed, cut into matchsticks 1 fresh long red chili, seeds removed, cut into matchsticks 300 g fresh cooked prawns, deveined and tails left on 1 cup fresh bean sprouts 1/4 cup each of fresh mint, coriander and Thai basil leaves Nuoc Cham Dressing 2 tablespoons palm sugar, grated 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lime juice 1...

Burmese Golden Egg Curry

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Burmese Golden Egg Curry Recipe only This Burmese golden egg curry is a great healthy dish with great presentation of the eggs. When you have boiled the eggs they are fried until golden brown and slightly blistered. This dish is made with a mild chili tomato sauce and is great served with fresh bread or a salad. INGREDIENTS 4 large size eggs 1/3 cup peanut oil 1/3 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 small Asian shallots, minced 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne pepper 2 large fresh, plump tomatoes, finely chopped 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to taste 2 green long fresh, mild chilies sliced and seeded METHOD 1. Place the eggs in a saucepan, add cold water to cover, bring to the boil, and cook at a medium boil for 8 minutes. Drain the eggs and cool in running cold water to stop cooking. When the eggs are cool, peel them under running water. 2. Heat the oil in a wide heavy frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the turmeric and stir to dissolv...