Mulligatawny Soup recipe, hot and sour, it dates back to the days of the British Raj, and is the perfect cold weather soup; light, yet remarkably hearty. Anglo Indian Recipe Mulligatawny Soup dates back to the days of the British…
Shiso leaves are from the shiso plant, a perennial herb that is also known as perilla (perilla frustescens) and belongs to the mint family. The leaves come in two colours, green as you see here, as well as red It…
This is my simplified version of a traditional Persian egg dish called Kuku, a thick omelette/frittata with herbs and spices. What is Kuku? The traditional kuku takes about 30-40 minutes to cook which is perfectly fine for a leisurely breakfast during…
A quick and easy tutorial on how to make onion bhajis at home, just like the ones at Indian restaurants. How to make Onion Bhajis at home is a question I get asked a lot! It’s one of the most…
Learn how to cook Nasi Goreng Gila – a super spicy and delicious Malay Fried Rice or Nasi Goreng Kampung that can be ready in less than 15 minutes! Nasi Goreng Gila, literally translated from Malay: Nasi = rice Goreng…
Dried Anchovies are a much loved South East Asian ingredient. Known as Ikan Bilis in Malay, they are pungent, smell of the sea and packed with umami notes and flavour. You’ll find them in a few different sizes too, from the…