Browsing All Posts filed under »Asian inspired«

Thai Chilli and Lime Hommus

May 18, 2012

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A delicious hommus dip that's zingy and fresh with Thai-inspired flavours of lime, chilli and coriander.

{5 ingredient} Red Curry with Quail and Pineapple

May 16, 2012

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Forget duck. Try a combination of Thai red curry with the more delicate flavours of quail, 5 ingredients and ready in minutes.

{5 ingredient} Spicy Thai-inspired fish cakes

April 27, 2012

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Serve as a starter with rice, on their own, or in mini breadrolls with some slaw as a delicious Asian fish burger.

Northern Chinese lamb dumplings (饺子)

April 9, 2012

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Steamed to release the yummy broth, then lightly fried they are absolutely irresistible and go down a treat.

Prawn and pomelo salad with caramelised coconut

April 6, 2012

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A South East Asian twist on the traditional prawn cocktail - deliciously zingy and fresh.

Bánh Mì (Vietnamese sub sandwich)

March 16, 2012

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Not all sandwiches were created equal: this fresh Vietnamese number is easy to make a super delicious!

Mango and yoghurt ice pops

March 7, 2012

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Healthier than their ice cream counterparts they are low in fat and have no added sugar.

{Vegan} Spicy buckwheat and soy burgers with Asian slaw

March 5, 2012

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Protein-packed these vegan burger patties taste great, and make for healthy, nutritious and delicious meal served with the mayo-free Asian slaw.

{5 ingredient} Pork in a ginger and shallot broth

February 29, 2012

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Ginger lends a warm and slightly spicy flavour to the broth that goes really well with sweet and juicy pork scotch fillets, my favourite cut for braising.

Yakisoba soba (with chilli octopus)

February 20, 2012

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A sweet, spicy and rich combination of Chinese stir-frying techniques and wholesome Japanese noodles.

Thai-spiced snake beans with minced tofu

January 30, 2012

27

A delectable vegan rendition of the beans with minced pork classic, spiced with Thai flavours.

15 minute hot and sour soup with sizzling beef

January 16, 2012

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This is the most delicious and uncomplicated way to use up leftover chilli, coriander and lime.

Plum and prune jam // povidl

January 13, 2012

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Povidl is not just a sweet spread used on bread or donuts - it works perfectly well with roasted pork or duck as a dipping sauce.

Chimichurri my way

January 11, 2012

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The fresh flavours of the salsa go extremely well with any type of grilled meat, fish or even seafood, but marry best with a well-cooked steak.

Vietnamese inspired cabbage and herb salad

December 28, 2011

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Those not too convinced about salads as such can be persuaded toward it with a little seared, sliced steak , creating a version of what is more commonly known as a Thai beef salad.

Boxing Day leftovers makeovers: Fried rice with turkey, egg and vegetables

December 24, 2011

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Feel free to use leftover roasted turkey, chicken, ham or even cooked prawns in this recipe - anything goes really!

Tea-smoked duck breast with an Asianesque cashew salad

December 5, 2011

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Smoking meat lends it a wonderful, rich flavour and can be easily achieved at home. Try it with the side of thise Asian-inspired salad.

{Day 29} Steamed mango cake with chai crème anglaise

October 29, 2011

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Moist, dense and with the addition of some chai spiced anglaise, it is what a comfort food should be - amazingly moreish!

{Day 24} South East Asian fried rice

October 24, 2011

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Combining everything I love about South East Asian flavours - ginger, garlic, soy and a touch of fish sauce and lime, it's almost become a comfort food of sorts

{Day 10} Coconut pandan and mango Bombe Alaska

October 10, 2011

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A 5 ingredient cheat's version of the classic, with some gorgeous South East Asian flavours.

{Day 7} Arroz con leche (rice pudding) and mango jelly

October 7, 2011

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This 'rice with milk' is simple to prepare, deliciously creamy and sweet with a mesmerising aroma of cinnamon and a hint of lemon zest.

{Day 6} Laksa lemak from scratch, with prawns and tofu

October 6, 2011

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Rich in colour and fragrance the soup has a great depth of flavours that lingers on after every spoonful and all you want to do is dive in for another sip.

{Day 3} 5 ingredient fish balls in Chinese masterstock jelly

October 3, 2011

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As the jelly begins to melt, the flavours of masterstock begin to dance in your mouth. Combined with the sweetness of the fish it is one of my favourite (weird but oh so good) food combinations!

Healthy spring rolls: duck and vegan versions

September 1, 2011

9

Crispy spring rolls that are oven-baked and packed to the brim with raw vegetables or delicious duck - a classic turned nutritious and guilt free.

Sweet and sour pork

August 5, 2011

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While this is not a traditional bright orangy red sweet and sour sauce and the pork is not deep fried, it's a quick and completely additive free alternative that tastes great and is simple enough to make even for the most novice cooks.

Rhubarb and strawberry loaf (dairy free)

July 27, 2011

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I think I have found a very good way to enjoy rhubarb and the hideous vegetable it is. Accompanied by fresh strawberries, this bread is all things wonderful. Plus, it's a one bowl mix.

Cambodian cooking: grilled capsicum salad with sesame dressing

July 12, 2011

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If you are passionate about good, honest food and care about the welfare of the less fortunate in this world, I encourage you to pick up a copy of this lovely easy to use - even in the Western world, cookbook.

Beef, basil (and chilli) pad se ew

June 27, 2011

5

Sticky flat rice noodles with suculent beef strips and fragrant fresh basil leaves. A healthy version of a Thai favourite.

Pumpkin soup with coconut cream, chilli + garlic croutons

May 31, 2011

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This recipe has a simple twist on the traditional pumpkin soup. The chilli adds a little warmth without being too spicy, while the coconut cream adds a wonderful fragrance to the mix. It's so good you'll want to lick the pot clean!

Lemongrass and ginger tea poached pears with (cheats) coconut ice cream

May 27, 2011

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You can appreciate the combination of lemongrass, ginger and coconut in this Autumn inspired dessert. Topped with no-churn coconut ice cream. Bliss.

Homemade Peking duck with mandarin pancakes

May 25, 2011

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I was on the search for perfection. The wafer-thin skin was so light and crisp it was more like eating light layers of duck cracking. No fatty bits whatsoever. The meat itself was beautifully moist and tender and flavorful. Perfect!

Kylie Kwong’s roast beef with Asian paste and lime, garlic cucumber salad

May 17, 2011

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It is a great winter dish with a complexity of warm, spicy flavours and the richness of slow-cooked beef.