by Sheridan | May 27, 2018 | Asian, Dinner, Main Courses, Meat, Recipes
Plov Plov (or osh or pilaf) is the national dish of Uzbekistan, a hearty main course of rice, pieces of meat, carrots and onions. It is usually cooked in a kazan (similar to a Dutch oven) over an open fire. Chickpeas, barberries, various spices and fruit may be added...
by Sheridan | Mar 18, 2018 | Asian, Brunch, Main Courses, Picnics, Recipes, Starters
Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich) This fabulous Vietnamese east-meets-west baguette, filled with various meats and pickled vegetables, has become very popular over the last decade or so. In Vietnam pickling is a way of preserving large crops of vegetables for future...
by Sheridan | Jan 28, 2018 | Asian, Dinner, Lunch, Main Courses, Recipes
Vietnamese Green Papaya & Prawn Salad This light, refreshing, crunchysalad is a popular snack – or street food -usually served in small quantities throughout Vietnam. The Vietnamese like to eat thin slices of sweet dried pork or beef with it. If you...
by Sheridan | Dec 3, 2017 | Asian, Christmas, Lunch, Main Courses, Recipes, Starters
Japanese-style Brown Rice, Ginger and Mint Salad Fabulous on its own or with char-grilled or barbecued salmon. You can also toss through some diced silken tofu and bean sprouts (tails removed) if liked. Quantities are easily doubled or tripled. A good one...
by Sheridan | Oct 8, 2017 | Asian, Dinner, Lunch, Main Courses, Meat, Recipes
Ranveer Brar’s Dorra Kebab Few of us have ever used a silk thread to impart a smoky flavour to food, yet that’s what’s required to make this legendary Lucknawi kebab. I don’t usually run recipes like this one which require...
by Sheridan | Aug 6, 2017 | Asian, Eggs, Main Courses, Starters, Vegetarian
Nasi Lemak with Ikan Bilis This delicious, fragrant coconut rice was served at a breakfast I recently attended at the Darlington Centre, Sydney University. Malaysian-born food writer Carol SelvaRajah had been invited by the Sydney University Women’s Association...