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...

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. ...

Indian Watermelon Curry Recipe only This Indian watermelon curry is fantastic in the hot summer months. This dish dates back to when food was hard to come by and they had to make what they could from what they (Rajasthan) had. The flavor should be sweet, sour and a little hot. INGREDIENTS 1/4 of a large fresh watermelon 1 teaspoon hot chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder 3/4 teaspoon fresh garlic puree 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons oil 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds sugar to taste 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice METHOD 1. Place the watermelon on a hard surface and cut out the quarter piece, remove all the seeds. Peel off the skin and cut into 4 cm cubes. Now blend 1 cup of the fresh cut watermelon to make juice.Add to the juice the chili, turmeric, and coriander powders, garlic and salt. 2. In a medium saucepan or wok heat the oil and when hot add the cumin seeds and then in 25 seconds add the watermelon juice. Now turn down the heat and simmer for ab...

Indian Madras Fish Curry Recipe only In Asia fish is incorporated with ingredients like vinegar and lime juice to hide the fishy smell as this recipe does. This is a true home recipe from Madras. The flavors are amazing and try to use fresh coconut and taste the difference. INGREDIENTS 800 g fish cutlets or fillets, skinned juice of 1 fresh lime 2 teaspoons cider vinegar salt to taste 225 g fresh grated coconut meat 3.5 cm piece fresh peeled ginger 6 large fresh garlic cloves 450 g fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped 6 teaspoons poppy seeds, crushed 1 1/2 teaspoons tamarind pulp 65 ml cooking oil 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 350 g brown onions, chopped 20 curry leaves 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds and 3/4 teaspoon  cumin seeds pounded together METHOD 1. Marinate the fish with the lime juice, vinegar and a little salt for 30 minutes. 2. Put the grated coconut into a blender or food processor with the ginger, gar...

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 ...

Nepalese Meatball Curry Recipe only Nepalese food, heavily influenced by the neighboring countries of India and Tibet, uses mostly lamb in its cooking because, like its neighbor to the south, the country's predominant religion id Hindu, which holds the cow sacred. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small white onion, chopped finely 3 garlic cloves, crushed 5 cm piece fresh ginger, grated 750 g lamb mince 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1 fresh long red chili, chopped finely 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh coriander 2 tablespoons stale breadcrumbs 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice CURRY SAUCE 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium white onion, chopped finely 1 garlic clove, crushed 3 cm piece fresh ginger, grated 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped coriander root and stem mixture 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 2- 400 ml cans crushed tomatoes 1 cup (250 ml) beef stock M...