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: Tips n tricks
Massaman gnocchi
This is a dish I made up one day when I was going through a serious gnocchi-experimentation phase… and it worked so well I felt I had… Read more “Massaman gnocchi”
Persimmon chutney
I came up with this chutney when I needed to use up some uneaten fruit that had seen better days (I know, I should *never* allow that… Read more “Persimmon chutney”
Turmeric latte (the name almost *needs* a hashtag…)
I never thought I’d do this, but… today I bring to you that health-nutjob hipster neo-classic, the turmeric goddamn latte! I shit you not! Yes, from my… Read more “Turmeric latte (the name almost *needs* a hashtag…)”
Nectarine chutney
I came up with this chutney when I experimented with a batch of cauliflower pakoras and needed something sweet with full-bodied flavour to set them off… …a… Read more “Nectarine chutney”
Heartwarming rice porridge
When I’m feeling under the weather is when my body seems to know what’s best for me. Aside from rest and relaxation, it tells me precisely what… Read more “Heartwarming rice porridge”
Banana & cinnamon compote
Compote is the ultimate sweet comfort food that’s also a sickbed soother, and pretty much works as baby food as well! Perhaps that’s why it’s so comforting… Read more “Banana & cinnamon compote”
Nectarine dipping sauce (riff off plum sauce)
I came up with this riff off a traditional Chinese plum sauce one day when I made up a batch of cold rolls, and needed something to… Read more “Nectarine dipping sauce (riff off plum sauce)”
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”
Honey-soy not-chicken
Honey-soy chicken is probably one of those westernized Chinese favourites that I’m not sure is even a thing in China… I’d never even thought to try it… Read more “Honey-soy not-chicken”
Post-Apocalyptic Kitchen 