June 27th, 2007
Another dish that comes from the excellent book by , Cradle of Flavor. It is very similar to Filipino ginisa, so people familiar with that dish will definitely like this. The main difference is that this uses coconut milk. I made a few substitutions based on what I had here, but the […]
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May 1st, 2007
This was made from a recipe in James Oseland’s excellent book
The seasonings are simple: vinegar, salt and garlic; the same basic components that make up Filipino adobo. In fact, my mother used to do a similar fried chicken dish when I was little, varying at times with some kalamansi juice instead of […]
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March 29th, 2007
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I won’t share the recipe because while there have been several “hits” from this book, this isn’t one of them. Subtlety of flavor may be the goal here, it just didn’t appeal to my family members who tend to prefer bolder, stronger contrasts of heat and sweetness, salty and sour, etc. in their […]
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February 22nd, 2007
Rempah is one member of the family of basic seasoning pastes upon which many dishes in Southeast Asia — particularly those of Malay, Eurasian and Peranakan influences — are built. The ingredient list tends to be long, and usually includes aromatics such as shallots, herbs and spices, shrimp paste, chili peppers, and nuts. […]
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February 21st, 2007
As instructed by my “niece” Kimberly and her mom Laura, I soaked the sliced tempeh in a bit of water with ground coriander and garlic, then pan-fried it. That’s it! Really simple and easy, wow, easier than tofu even. The kids did like it when it was hot, but I had to […]
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February 21st, 2007
Tempeh has been on my list of things to try for a while, and I’ve got a folder full of information about it, though I haven’t proceesed everything, so a lengthy post on this will have to wait. I did want to try it in the meantime, and almost got a package for myself […]
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August 15th, 2005
This is a soup that’s found in both Malaysian and Indonesian cuisines. There is also much in common with Thai and other Asian soups that are flavored with a variety of aromatics and spices. The version below is only one of many, so take this as the go-signal to experiment and make this […]
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