Ginger Sesame Chicken Wings
This gingerly sweet sticky wing is a creation that came about from my many party requests for a healthy finger food dish without compromising flavor. The combination of sweet textured hoisin, salty soy and honey is a perfect group to a heap of flavors. I use ground ginger for this recipe as it add a […]
Asparagus and Coconut Salad in Citrus Dressing
Wild fern shoots or pucuk paku that grows along streams, paddy fields and in backyard gardens are popularly used in a variety of salads. The dark green crunchy shoots are usually dipped in sambal to lend it extra flavor. In America, asparagus comes closest to the taste of pucuk paku. I have found that tossing […]
Long Green Beans and Romaine Salad in Calamansi Dressing
Throughout tropical Asia, long green beans grow abundantly, and are used in many kinds of dishes. When Asian long green beans are in season, they are served warm in a sambal style salad. You’ll easily find these yard-long beans sold in abundance at any Asian market and in some major supermarkets. When shopping for these […]
Cardamom Butter Pilaf
Serves 5 3½ cups long grain white basmati rice 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste (blend ¼ cup ginger with ¼ cup garlic) 6 whole green cardamom pods, crushed 3 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 2 star anise ½ cup raisins ½ cup cashews ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 4 cups of good quality […]
Savory Potatoes with Turmeric
Serves 4 Ingredients ¼ cup canola oil or extra virgin coconut or olive oil 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 -2 teaspoons salt or to taste 6 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into half and sliced Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Next combine the oil, spice powders, salt and potatoes and mix […]
Thai Shrimp and Mango Curry
Serves 4 3 tablespoons Cilantro stems, minced 4 cloves of garlic 4 tablespoons pure extra virgin coconut oil 2 tablespoons Thai Red Curry Paste ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon ground coriander 2 cups coconut milk 1 small unripe green mango, 5 kaffir lime leaves, stem removed, torn 1 to 1½ tablespoons melted palm sugar, […]
Sweetened Pull Tea
Ingredients 250 ml boiling water 2 black tea bags 2 tbsp condensed milk Ice (optional) Place teabags in a mug and pour over boiling water. Steep for a few minutes until tea is dark and intense, then allow to cool for a few more minutes. Add 2 tablespoons condensed milk and stir until spoon is […]
Yellow Lentil Soup with Cauliflower
This vegan and gluten-free lentil and vegetable dish originated in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. Since 1881, Brickfields was famous for producing bricks and clay pots due to both the availability of clay and the skillful craftsmanship of the Indian immigrants who also prepared their dishes in the same type of clay pots in Malaysia as they […]