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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Its that time of year when a bowl of soup just hits the spot. There is nothing like a sour and spicy version to clear up the sinusis. whatever the reason you will love this version by Sanjeev Kapoor ,his take on fusion Thai. 12-16 medium prawns 4 cups chicken stock,if store bought ,low sodium [...]
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I love Tofu and am always looking for new recipes for this humble yet incredibly nutricious food. I love its adaptability to all flavors that are married with it. I have no idea where this recipe came from but ,I assure you its easy and good. 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup vegetable stock 1 teaspoon [...]
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This super simple ,refreshing salad comes from famed food writer Nancie Mc dermott. She suggest substituting Baby spinach leaves, a mix of spinach and arugula, or thinly sliced celery,or cucumber sliced or chopped ,for this dish. Any number of these combinations works great ,with my personal favorite of spinach and arugula. 2 bunches watercress 1/4 [...]
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Tofu is a vegetarian ‘s friend. It is a great source of protein and takes on the flavor of whatever it’s paired with. This light ,crisp on the outside,tender on the inside,dish comes from the “Julia Child of Asian Cusine”, Corinne Trang. Serves 6-8 3 pounds firm tofu each cake cut into six 3/4 -inch [...]
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Pork combined with fruit is a special and unique combination. This dish has all the great components of Asian cooking,sweet ,tart , spicy and a little sour. How can you go wrong with a recipe from the great C.I.A of America. Serves 6 MARINADE 2 garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon Aniseed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup [...]
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Tofu or bean curd is a vegetarian’s best friend.It is a great source of protein to replace the absence of animal protein in the diet.I love this recipe with Seitan or Mock Duck,other sources of non animal; protein. Here I have omitted Fish Sauce and replaced it with salt and “maggie “seasoning,widely available in Asian [...]
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Eggplant is a very popular vegetable amongst vegetarians and Asians. I think partly,aside from taste ,ofcourse,its because of the bulk it has so it is quick to satify and because eggplant lends itself so well to most,especially spicy ,sauces. The real coup with it is its really quick and easy to prepare. 1 tablespoon chili [...]
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May I simply state all that you read about and see in movies and other visuals are not an exaggeration of Hawaii’s beauty. That said the food almost tastes better for the beauty surrounding it. These ribs,which just happen to be one of my husband’s favorite come from the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel ,from the [...]
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