Trang’s Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Nuoc Cham dipping sauce
Not so many moons ago I met a Vietnamese lady when I was on a brief stopover in Singapore. We were both taking advantage of the hotel pool and as we pretty much had the pool to ourselves we struck up...
View ArticleChicken, Ginger and Spring Onion Gyoza/Jiaozi/Pop Sticker
Mention the worked ‘gyoza’ in my household and you will hear yelps of delight – and that’s not just from the children. These moreish savoury dumplings are incredibly addictive and are a great little...
View ArticleFried Indian Spiced Aubergines
After the excessive eating around Easter time, which always happens when my family gets together for a few days, it was time to detox a little and by that I mean eat vegetable-only lunch and...
View ArticleCambodian Nut Mix
I wanted to introduce you all to my favourite snackage at the moment. I only came across it recently when I was staying in Kep-sur-Mer in the south of Cambodia – you can read about my stay in Kep...
View ArticleIndian Scotch Eggs
On my first trip to Kolkata – 13 years ago – I was introduced to my new extended Indian family, going from home to home, meeting a bevy of smiles and warmth behind each door. Every household we...
View ArticleDaler Bora – Bengali Lentil Fritters
Close to where we were staying in Kolkata there was a guy who set up a food stall in the late afternoon to make daler bora – Bengali lentil fritters. He would fry them upon request and serve them...
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