Funnily enough, I never actually had mieng kham while I was living in Thailand… I actually discovered this little flavour-bomb at my favourite Thai restaurant in Cairns,… Read more “Mieng Kham”
Tag: party nibbles
Beetroot & white bean dip
The first time I made this dip for a large number of people it was because I wanted to serve something different from hummus or baba ganoush… Read more “Beetroot & white bean dip”
Cauliflower pakoras
I’m pretty sure cauliflower pakoras are a tried-and-tested staple of at least some Indian kitchens, but I’d never tried these before I made them myself, and it… Read more “Cauliflower pakoras”
Peanutty Thai-inspired cold rolls
I came up with these one day because I was just craving something fresh and light, but snacky not salady… A quick rummage through the cupboards revealed… Read more “Peanutty Thai-inspired cold rolls”
A few of my favourite things (tapas selection)
Every now and then, a selection of nibbly tapas-style dishes is exactly what hits the spot. This selection is a few of my favourite things, or, at… Read more “A few of my favourite things (tapas selection)”
Raw chocolate truffles
Now these truffles aren’t like any chocolate confection you’d get from a fancy-pants chocolatier… but I call them truffles because they have a truffle-like texture, and they’re… Read more “Raw chocolate truffles”
Cassava chips
Crispy, crunchy cassava chips… perfect with dip! For those occasions when you want a moreish and surprisingly healthy home-made snack and not a store-bought processed one, cassava chips… Read more “Cassava chips”
Nam prik ong (tomato chilli paste)
Nam prik means chilli paste in Thai, literally translated as “spicy water”. Nam prik ong is a chilli paste from northern Thailand made traditionally with tomatoes and… Read more “Nam prik ong (tomato chilli paste)”
Decadent chocolate fridge squares
This one I owe to my mum, who has always been way too modest about her impressive party-prep skills. These always fly off the plate at parties,… Read more “Decadent chocolate fridge squares”
Baba ganoush
Baba ganoush, hummus’ lesser-known cousin, is easily as tasty, if not more so. Even my partner, who doesn’t like eggplant, will slather this all over a chunk… Read more “Baba ganoush”
Post-Apocalyptic Kitchen 