Hot Sour Salty Sweet: A Culinary Journey Through Southeast Asia
Silky tofu in ginger syrup
I love tofu, but before this dish, I had never had it as a dessert. Usually, tofu is served as a side dish or as part of the main course,...
Black rice pudding with mango
Sticky rice with fresh mango is a favourite dessert in any Thai restaurant. This is a wonderful dessert that combines sweetened sticky...
Vietnamese buddhist sour soup
When I think of healthy food I think of this soup. It is a super simple soup to make but has great flavour. Buddhist cooking has always...
Khmer chicken "samla" with coconut milk
A samla is a Cambodian dish that has a consistency between a soup and a stew. It is perfect with rice, the staple carbohydrate on every...
Thai cellophane noodle salad with roasted mushrooms and lamb
I have been in the mood for some light salads, especially those with a touch of protein. This salad also has a pop of spice and flavour....
Thai spicy grilled beef (or mutton) salad (Neua nam toke)
Thai cuisine is well known for grilled meats, whether satay-style skewers with a lovely dipping sauce or steaks and larger cuts. I love a...
Grilled chicken with hot and sweet dipping sauce
This Laotian dish is so simple! It's a subtle-flavoured chicken that comes alive in a sweet and spicy sauce. I loved the contrast of...