When teaching and cooking, I’ve always described Nasi Minyak as the Malay equivalent of the Indian/Pakistani pilau rice. This seems to do the trick, my students and clients know exactly what to expect. The fundamental difference between the two is the lack of cumin seeds, and the use of pandan leaves and evaporated milk. Before […]
Risotto Nero (Squid Ink Risotto, a Venetian Recipe)
This risotto is a Venetian classic and is a stunning dish to behold. It owes its identity to the good old squid, or specifically, to the squid ink itself. I hate to sound like my father in law, but in the (good?) old days, it was ink from the cuttlefish that was used for this […]
Bubur Lambuk, lightly spiced Rice Porridge from Singapore and Malaysia
Bubur Lambuk, a lightly spiced rice porridge, is a Ramadan tradition in Singapore and Malaysia that can be traced back to a mosque, in the mid 20th century in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is a recipe that I’ve been wanting to blog for quite a few years now, and thanks to a nudge from a […]
Reshteh Polo | رشته پل (Persian Rice with Noodles, a Nowruz Recipe)
Reshteh polo is a Persian dish of rice and noodles that is customarily eaten during Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Some families have it on the eve and others, for dinner on the day itself. Similar noodle and rice dishes, as well as couscous and rice, are to be found all over the region, like […]
Sweet Vanilla Risotto with Calvados and Caramelised Apples
This Sweet Vanilla Risotto is something I’ve been wanting to blog about for quite a few years now! And I’m finally getting around to it! If you are a long time reader of LinsFood and have been following the Risotto Masterclass here, you will know that not only do I love rice puddings but that […]
Seafood Risotto from Scratch (Risotto ai Frutti di Mare)
Seafood Risotto is one of my favourite risotti! And in this post, I’m going to show you how to cook it like a boss! We’re going to cook seafood risotto from scratch. No shop bought fish stock. No precooked seafood (that’s just gross, anyway). If you’re looking for a quickie, just keep on reading, I […]
