Gado Gado,Vegetable Salad With Peanut Sauce

Posted on February 26, 2009 by meggamoma

This Malaysian salad is one of my most favorite salads. You may serve it as an arranged salad, or tossed in a glass bowl as it is very colorful and attractive. There are two simple components to this dish , the peanut sauce ,which acts as the dressing  and the vegetables. I use the recipe [...]

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Hot and sour seafood salad

Posted on September 20, 2008 by meggamoma

I have always joked that my kids(and husband) were born with a bottle of hot sauce attached to their hip. On every vacation the children must stop at a local vendor and purchase the hot sauce native to that country. My younger son,on a trip to Africa,dicovered Piri Piri super hot peppers,so it comes as [...]

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Fried rice with chicken and curry powder.

Posted on September 20, 2008 by meggamoma

Fried rice in the Thai culture is served as a seperate meal,never as a substitute for plain boiled rice. As I have previously mentioned the best time to prepare fried rice is when you have day old rice,how economical!!! especially with the price of rice right now. I love this recipe as it does not [...]

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Fried noodles with crab

Posted on September 14, 2008 by meggamoma

I love using crab as often ,rather than cooking it myself, I buy precooked  lump crab meat. This is such a convienent product to buy,but ,be careful and do pick it over prior to using. This recipe uses rice noodle. Another pantry favorite,it is sold dry and needs to be rehydrated and drained prior to [...]

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Fried noodles with mushrooms

Posted on September 14, 2008 by meggamoma

The amusing thing about these delicious rice noodles is that they literally take minutes to prepare and cook.I think the longest part of this dish is the soaking of the rice noodles. Great for a vegtarian week night supper,soak the noodles and then slip into something more comfortable!!! super Photograph by Rahul Mahtani 2 tablespoons [...]

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Crab and coconut cakes with plum sauce

Posted on September 12, 2008 by meggamoma

Whenever I entertain I love to serve a variety of finger foods over cocktails . This sets the mood and keeps conversation flowing. This Thai style crab cake is easy to make and just delicious. Another great recipe from Vatcharin Bhumichitr,one of my very favorite restauranteurs and cookbook authors. 8 oz fresh crabmeat (1 cup) [...]

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Fried Rice with shrimp and green curry paste.

Posted on September 7, 2008 by meggamoma

This spicy Thai style fried rice makes a great one pot meal,watch out though depending on the amout of green curry paste you chose to use you can raise or decrease the heat level. 2 tablespoons oil 2 garlic cloves,finely chopped 1 tablespoon or more Green curry paste 4 oz raw shrimp,peeled and deveined 2 [...]

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Barbecued Shrimp on Lemongrass

Posted on September 6, 2008 by meggamoma

the aromas in the food markets in Thailand are intoxicating. Such heedy fragrances likes Lemongrass and Kaffir limes,plus the delicious aroma of grilling. This is a recipe from Vatcharin Bhumichitir,one of my all time favorite food writers and restaurant owners. Plus I just love how quickly this all comes together. 11/4 lbs medium-size raw shrimp,peeled [...]

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Chicken salad with mint and nuts

Posted on September 4, 2008 by meggamoma

This is another recipe from Vatcharin Bhumichitr,this one from his grandmother. I have tried this version,adding sauteed seitan in place of the chicken. I love how refreshing and quick it is to make.Plus it is hot,tangy and slightly salty . In a vegetarian version skip the fish sauce and use a light soy sauce. 6 [...]

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Spicy pork noodles with Lime leaves

Posted on September 4, 2008 by meggamoma

there is something very comforting about eating a bowl of spicy rice noodles. The beauty of this dish that it can serve as a whole meal or just add soup and you’re in comfort city. This recipe comes from renound chef Vatcharin Bhumichitr,great chefs who has restaurants in London,Miami,and Thailand. 1 tablespoon oil 1 garlic [...]

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