During the two years I lived in Thailand barely a week went by where I wasn’t surprised by a new food “discovery”. Indeed, it seems every village has… Read more “Thai spicy eggplant with basil”
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Charred corn salsa
Everyone needs a salsa recipe up their sleeve for a time when no other kind of dip will do. Those times are many and varied đŸ˜‰ This… Read more “Charred corn salsa”
Tteokbokki (soft rice cakes with vegetables in spicy sauce)
The first time I tried this Korean classic was at the behest of a group of Korean students I was teaching at the time – they’d invited… Read more “Tteokbokki (soft rice cakes with vegetables in spicy sauce)”
Som tam (green papaya salad)
This is hands-down my favourite Sunday lunch dish, and why not? I do live in the hot, wet tropics of Far North Queensland, after all, and the… Read more “Som tam (green papaya salad)”
Coconut vegetable daal
Who doesn’t love daal? That winter warmer, that potluck classic, that simple-to-make yet complex palette of flavours – it’s the comfort dish that’ll put a sunny smile… Read more “Coconut vegetable daal”
Hot n sour noodle soup
Not only does this dish look pretty, but it also throws a party for your tastebuds while giving you a nutritional kick to pick you up when… Read more “Hot n sour noodle soup”
Peanut butter curry
I can’t claim authenticity on this dish, as I’ve never had it made by an African cook, and I’ve never been anywhere in Africa. This is a… Read more “Peanut butter curry”
Gaji namul (seasoned steamed eggplant side dish)
Namul is a Korean seasoned vegetable side dish, served with rice and a variety of other side dishes. Gaji namul, my favourite, is made with eggplant, but… Read more “Gaji namul (seasoned steamed eggplant side dish)”
Larp (north Thai spicy salad)
Larp is a traditional salad dish from the Issan region of north-east Thailand, and is also common in northern Laos. It is usually made with a combination… Read more “Larp (north Thai spicy salad)”
Green mango salad
Not as well known as the traditional som tam (green papaya salad), green mango salad is a similar Thai salad dish that is fragrant and fresh, with… Read more “Green mango salad”
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