Char kway teow is a Malaysian stir-fried noodle dish made with flat rice noodles cooked quickly in a hot wok with shrimp, Chinese sausage, egg and bean sprouts. The noodles are tossed in soy sauce and chili paste while the wok heat creates the lightly smoky flavor known as wok hei. In Malaysia, it’s commonly […]
Sambal belacan is a Malaysian chili condiment made with fresh chilies, lime juice and toasted fermented shrimp paste. It’s sharp, spicy and beautifully savory, and even a small spoonful can completely change a dish. It’s made by crushing everything together for a chunky mixture. The paste doesn’t break down evenly, so you end up with […]
Curry laksa is a coconut-based noodle soup built around a chili paste, shrimp, aromatics and spices. The broth turns a deep orange-red once the paste cooks out, and it thickens slightly as it simmers with coconut milk. The paste needs a few minutes in oil before any liquid goes in. If you rush that step, […]
Stuffed salmon is a delicious recipe which is far easier to prepare than you might imagine. A good stuffed salmon recipe makes a wonderful dinner and baked stuffed salmon goes perfectly with all kinds of appealing side dishes. Not only that, but salmon is one of the healthiest proteins around, not just for people, but […]
Pad Thai with tofu is one of my favorite dishes. In fact just the phrase tofu Thai recipe makes my mouth water! If you want to try this traditional Thai dish, it’s best to make it the authentic way. There’s nothing worse than ordering this dish in a Westernized restaurant because you’ll get something bearing […]