Sambal Shrimp
This recipe is based on two different Sambal Shrimp recipes I found in two of my cookbooks. One is an Indonesian Tangy Sambal Shrimp from the book Fabulous Asian Homestyle Recipes, and the other one is...
View ArticlePan Fried Wide Rice Noodles
I love Thai food- well, who doesn’t? Whenever I go to a new Thai restaurant, the one dish I judge them by is Pad Kee Mao, a dish made with wide rice noodles, meat, veggies and a variety of sauces and...
View ArticleSausage Fried Rice – Javanese Style
The husband is away on a business trip, the fridge is practically empty and it is pouring outside to go shopping. This was the situation at home tonight when it was time to start thinking about dinner....
View ArticleSpicy Green Beans with Shrimp Stir Fry
This is my favorite way to eat green beans. This picture was taken a long time ago, I have been waiting to take a better picture since the beans look a little overcooked and tired in this version. I...
View ArticleA Gingery Lemongrass Soup in a Clear Chicken Broth
I pretend to be a great chef. I try to believe that cooking is therapeutic, but I don’t really believe that! I do like to pretend that I am a big time cook, I love the accolades that come with it. I...
View ArticleBraised Pork Belly
I know, it’s been a while since I posted something here. No big excuse, other than the same old story of a hectic work week. However we had our first summer barbecue on Saturday, where I tried out a...
View ArticleMalaysian style Curry Crab
I don’t know how many times I’ve talked about our favorite takeout dish in town – the Dry Curry Crab from Malay Satay Hut. Siv and I are addicted to this dish. I’ve been searching for a similar recipe...
View ArticleChicken and Baby Corn Fried Rice
I love December! Everyone is in a jolly good mood all the time, not much’s happening at work, too many parties to go to, commute is pretty good most of the days and the streets are so colorful! I am...
View ArticleSoy Braised Chicken
Braising is a cooking technique where food is first browned in oil, then cooked slowly in some flavored liquid like wine or stock or vinegar in a dish with a tight fitting lid. Cooking can be done in...
View ArticleSzechuan Style Wild Chili Chicken with Asparagus
If I had to pick my favorite from the different Chinese cuisines, I would pick Szechuan without a doubt. Szechuan cuisine is all about bold and spicy flavors, you know that is right up my alley. My...
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