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 […]