Posted on July 19, 2009 by meggamoma
This perennial favorite of Malaysian street food was originally created by Indian cooks but is a staple in Malaysian cusine. I include here a recipe for the pastry as well as the filling. Many of the recipes I have come across lately suggest using store bought puff pastry and baked , but , if time [...]
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Posted on April 10, 2009 by meggamoma
This is a great alternative to fish that is typically deep fried in many asian recipes. The light cod pairs remarkably well with the delightful combination of the sweet and spicy tamarind sauce , a family favorite.
Serves 4
Christina Arokiasamy
1 lb skinless cod fillet
1 tbs canola or peanut oil
2 Garlic cloves , minced
2 Fresh red chiles [...]
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Posted on March 21, 2009 by meggamoma
Christina Arokiasamy has combined the flavors of butter , ginger and shallots with brilliance in this simple , easy to prepare dish , yet extraordinary dish. Salmon can easily be substituted for any fish of choice.
Serves 4
1 lb skinless Salmon fillet
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 tbs butter
one 3 inch piece fresh ginger , peeled [...]
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Posted on February 17, 2009 by meggamoma
I am always looking for new ways to serve Tofu. This is a perfect way to serve as a finger food or appetizer or as a mean dish I saute some haricot vert with red peppers and add the fried tofu , its best topped with peanut , chilli or soy sauce, the tofu soaks [...]
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Posted on February 17, 2009 by meggamoma
This Indonesian style fried rice is a staple in our home , especially when I am looking for a one dish meal. It is great as a meal as it combines both vegetables , seafood and poultry. As with all fried rice recipes you will need to cook the rice well ahead of time , [...]
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Posted on February 5, 2009 by meggamoma
This Thai inspired recipe was originally written using roast pork , which is fine if you just happen to have grilled or sauteed pork left over, I changed it as it is so easy to find roast chicken in almost every supermarket, and it still tastes really great. You will need Thai Salad dressing , [...]
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Posted on December 17, 2008 by meggamoma
Tempura are really feather light fritters, originally Japanese but used the world over. These soft shell tempuras are a creation of Jean Georges Vongerichten and the surprise is that they are served with a simple home made passion fruit sauce, which ,as you can imagine pairs so well with the crab.
4 tbs (1/2 a stick) [...]
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Posted on December 15, 2008 by meggamoma
This recipe was originally served at the Authentic Cafe ,Los Angeles. The restaurant has since closed ,but the recipe lives on. It is delicious and really is more ,in my opinion, a American Thai flavor. Try it ,I hope you enjoy it.
1 cup dry roasted peanuts ,ground fine
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
4 1/2 tbs minced garlic
1 [...]
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Posted on December 11, 2008 by meggamoma
This is a simple soup from Central Java. The original recipe was not vegetarian and did contain hard to find ingredients. This is my version . Please do use my Asian vegetable stock or any commercial brand. Also I prefer using fresh baby corn and fresh baby spinach, makes a far superior soup.
Serves 4
4 cups [...]
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Posted on November 20, 2008 by meggamoma
The gulf of Thailand boasts their abundance of seafood. They adopted the technique of stir frying from the Chinese ,which is perfect for seafood,as it involves quick,short cooking time.The beauty of this is having dinner done in no time,even on a busy week night.
Serves 4
2 lbs medium shrimp,peeled with tails attached
1 medium red onion
1 tablespoon [...]
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