I have been meaning to share with you this wonderful vegetarian dish called Vietnamese braised aubergine (Cà tím kho) for a very long time. It's my ultimate comfort food. My mum usually makes this dish with pork but I have taken her recipe and made it my own by changing some of the ingredients and omitting the pork. The vegetarian in me... I'm going to let you in to a secret of mine … [Read more...]
Vietnamese Grilled Pork Patties with Vermicelli (Bún chả) Recipe
Bún chả is probably the second most popular dish eaten in Hanoi after Pho. Generally the Vietnamese would eat this for lunch or as a light dinner. This meal can be enjoyed all year round but it is especially popular during the summer months. Obviously in Vietnam the weather is generally hot but it can get a bit mild in North Vietnam during the month of December. When I say … [Read more...]
Taiwanese Scallion Pancakes
What to do when you want some Taiwanese scallion pancakes but you just don't have the time to make them and you don't like the frozen version from the Asian supermarkets? Well, you have come to the right place. What I'm going to show you will take you less than 5 minutes. First of all I used frozen paratha, which is a type of Indian bread. Ok, I know already what's going through your mind … [Read more...]
Taiwanese Sweet Potato Snacks
I first came across this particular snack when I was asked to come along to a Taiwanese potluck lunch at one of my friend's house. I am lead to believe that potluck is an North American term for a meal or party to which each of the guests contributes a dish. My contribution was Vietnamese crepes (banh xeo) with fish sauce dip (nuoc mam). I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and … [Read more...]
10 Health Benefits of Mint
Mint derives its name from the ancient Greek mythical character Minthe. It originated in Asia and around the Mediterranean region and has been kmown for its health benefits throughout history. The Greeks used the herb to clean their banqueting tables and added it to their baths to stimulate their bodies. The Roman used it in sauces to aid digestion and to freshen their mouth. … [Read more...]
Stir fry Chicken with Pak Choi
I generally make this stir fry chicken with pak choi especially when I'm in a hurry. As I know my family will be fed a good portion of protein and vegetables. Sometimes with stir fry dishes there is alot of preparation to be made beforehand. But it is fairly straightforward with this one. That's why I love it so much and I wanted to share it with you. Hope you get to … [Read more...]
10 Health Benefits of Asparagus
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a spring vegetable and it's in season in the UK from late April to late June. It's an ancient plant which was first grown by the Egyptians in 4000BC but it was the Romans who distributed it about the world. The name asparagus derives from the Greek word asparagos meaning sprout or shoot. The most common type you'll see in the supermarkets is the … [Read more...]
5 Minutes Stir-Fry Asparagus
As a kid the only time I would eat asparagus is when my mum used to stir-fry it with scallops. And it's the same when I eat at Asian restuarants as well. It's rarely fried on it's own. Most of the time you would find vegetables such as pakchoi, choi sum or morning glory that is stir-fried in a garlicky sauce. I decided to experiment with Asparagus as I really love this … [Read more...]
Steamed Spare Ribs in Black Bean Sauce
When you think of a dim sum dish; I bet the first thing that comes to your mind is – dumplings! I can understand as there is always a good selection of dumplings on the menu. But there are also other dim sum dishes such as steamed spare ribs in black bean sauce that are just as tasty. If you haven’t tried it before then make sure you order it next time. The only restaurants … [Read more...]
Makatcha at Highgate Fair in the Square
I decided to go along to the Highgate fair today as I heard it's one of the best well organised summer fair in North London. It was really sunny when we set off for the fair. But unfortunately it started raining as soon as we got out of Highgate tube station. So we quickly ran and found shelter under a shop canopy. The rain subsided after around 15 minutes and we decided to make our … [Read more...]
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