Asam pedas is a Malaysian fish stew built around tamarind and a chili-based spice paste. The broth is thin, sharp and quite punchy, with the fish simmered directly in it so it takes on all that flavor. This version includes tomatoes and okra, which you’ll often see in Melaka and Johor styles. The tomatoes soften […]
Kari kapitan is a thick, aromatic Peranakan chicken curry built around a cooked spice paste rather than a sauce heavy with coconut milk. The paste coats the chicken closely and carries the flavors of chilies, lemongrass and toasted aromatics. This curry has a deeper, more concentrated flavor compared to looser coconut-based versions. The shrimp paste […]
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, […]
Are you looking for a brand new soup recipe, something you can make to impress your family? The following recipe teams chicken with spicy seasonings and other south of the border flavors, to make something smooth, rich and really tasty. This extra spicy chicken soup will heat up your dinner table for sure, although you […]
Swicy. Have you heard this culinary term? What does swicy mean exactly? Well, it’s a combo of two words: sweet and spicy. And these two types of flavor go together amazingly when you know how to blend them. Have you ever tried milk chocolate-covered potato chips? Or a curry with hints of pineapple and brown […]
If you love Asian food then this plum sauce with fresh plums is one you need to master to fully enjoy it. Plum sauce, like many Asian sauces, is both sweet and spicy and has an incredible taste it imparts into food. Plum sauce is mainly used as a dipping sauce traditionally, but feel free […]
Diabetic chili is really easy to make and chili and diabetes aren’t mutually exclusive, so read on and find out how to make diabetic friendly chili. I love chili con carne and find myself making it often, either as a tasty treat for myself or as a shared meal for my husband and I. I […]
These baked chicken wings are so good. If you are in the mood for chicken wings but you don’t want to fry them, try this recipe instead because they come out just as crispy as fried wings but are healthier because they aren’t going to be submerged in fat. A Flavorful Coating for Baked Chicken […]
This is very typical food in Thailand, and you can find Thai fried rice with shrimp (or chicken or another protein) served everywhere from a food stand on the street corner to a fine Thai food restaurant. There are different ways to make Thai fried rice with shrimp and you can usually specify which meat […]
Mapo tofu, which is sometimes written mapo doufu, is a delicious Chinese recipe from the Sichuan province in China. It is comprised of tofu in a reddish, spicy bean and chili based sauce. The tofu is usually cooked with ground meat, either beef or pork, along with fermented beans. There are variations of course, and […]
Indian is one of my favorite cuisines and I just love the food. I have traveled around India and tasted the dishes how they are supposed to be made, because westernized Indian food really isn’t the same at all. I like to make simple Indian recipes for beginners because I just love the flavors but […]
This Indian ground beef recipe is just amazing and I have made it 5 or 6 times. Despite beef not being the most popular meat in India (the Holy Cow and all that) it works beautifully with this recipe and these seasonings. So, if you are into beef and you want to make something Indian, […]
There are thousands of potato recipes, and many ways to prepare roast potatoes, including this spicy roast potatoes recipe. One of the nicest things to do with them is spice them up before roasting, and then you will be able to enjoy the aromatic spices and the potatoes too with their crispy outsides and fluffy […]
I love Mexican and Tex-Mex food and enchiladas are right up there with my absolute favorites, so when I first made this simple chicken enchilada recipe, I was hoping for a good result, and I got it! The resulting enchiladas were really good, and the flavors were amazing. I hope you like them as much […]
Pumpkin rice soup is always good, especially when you stumble upon a brand new recipe for it and discover how to give the soup a different edge. This recipe makes use of ginger, chili and rice, to give it not only an aromatic and spicy flavor, but the heartiness of rice. The recipe calls for […]
Chicken laksa is a Malaysian-style noodle soup with a spiced coconut broth, noodles and tender pieces of chicken. It’s the kind of bowl that looks rich straight away, with the red oil from the paste sitting on top of the soup and the noodles soaking up the broth underneath. The first thing that matters here […]
Spicy potato cakes go beautifully with any poultry, meat or fish dish, as an alternative to hash brown, boiled or mashed potatoes, or even rice, pasta or other starchy sides. Something else you can do with these spicy potato cakes is serve them for breakfast, perhaps with fried eggs, mushrooms and a sausage or some […]
A hot and sour soup Chinese style recipe is always good. It is sure to warm you up when you are feeling chilly, it offers a true Asian flavor in every sip, and it makes a lovely appetizer. There are different styles of hot and sour soup recipes to choose from, ranging from Chinese to […]
Being an English girl, I wasn’t quite sure what buffalo chicken was when I first heard the term. Of course I knew what a buffalo was and what a chicken was but didn’t see how you could combine them. All became clear when I tasted this delicacy Stateside and fell in love with it! Keep […]