Hot Sour Salty Sweet: A Culinary Journey Through Southeast Asia
Cucumber atjar
An atjar is an Indonesian vegetable pickle. Unlike sambal, which is a ground chilli sauce, an atjar is made of vegetables as the base....
Thai spicy grilled beef (or mutton) salad (Neua nam toke)
Thai cuisine is well known for grilled meats, whether it be the satay-style skewers with a lovely dipping sauce, or steaks and larger...
Grilled chicken with hot and sweet dipping sauce
This Laotian dish is so simple! A subtle flavored chicken that comes alive in a sweet and spicy sauce. I loved the contrast of flavors,...
Silky tofu in ginger syrup
I love tofu but before this dish, I have never had it as a dessert before. Usually, tofu is served a s a side dish or as a side or as...
Black rice pudding with mango
Sticky rice with fresh mango is a favorite 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 type of Cambodian dish that has a consistency between a soup and a stew. It is perfect with rice, the staple form of...
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 flavor....