Dried shrimp is an ingredient that is found in so many dishes in South East Asia. What are Dried Shrimp? Dried shrimp are shrimp that have been dried in the sun, resulting in a concentrated flavour and aroma, with a…
Pandan, a type of screwpine, is an essential ingredient in Asian cooking. With its sweet, fragrant, grassy aroma, it is widely used in both savoury and sweet dishes. Pandanus amaryllifolius Pandanus amaryllifolius is the culinary pandan that we know. It is…
Vietnamese coffee, you love it or you hate it. Strong, bitter, yet extremely sweet, and a legend in its own time! This particular cup of Java seems to have a massive following worldwide, everyone singing sweet rhapsodies in its name.…
Fresh coconut milk is always best but many of us outside of Asia, unfortunately, do not have this luxury. As with any ingredient, get the best that you can afford, the same goes for coconut milk. Get the one that…
Easy recipe for Vietnamese Spring Rolls with salmon and shiitake – great appetiser recipe for anytime of the year! Vietnamese Spring Rolls Vietnamese Spring Rolls are very easy appetisers or party food to make. And because they are not fried…
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…