Lamb shank mussamanLamb shank mussaman
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View ArticleBaby bok choi with ginger and soyBaby bok choi with ginger and soy
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View ArticleChocolate and honeycomb mochiChocolate and honeycomb mochi
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View ArticleWhite chocolate and berry dumplingsWhite chocolate and berry dumplings
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View ArticleChargrilled peach and roasted fig salad with prosciutto, creamy blue cheese...
My chargrilled peach and roasted fig salad with prosciutto, creamy blue cheese and walnuts is a very flavoursome, textural salad that has always gone down a storm when I serve it at summery...
View ArticlePavlova with rose sorbet and quandong creamPavlova with rose sorbet and...
Kiwifruit take a backseat to quandongs in chef Seth James makeover of the classic Aussie pav. The quandongs are simmered in crème de cassis, which adds tartness to the dish, cutting through the...
View ArticleChengdu wontonsChengdu wontons
Growing up in a Cantonese household I was very familiar with wontons. I knew I was in for a treat when I first had them in Chengdu, but I was not prepared for the lake of chilli oil and spices they...
View ArticleStuffed bitter melon with black bean sauceStuffed bitter melon with black...
This unusual vegetable is very much an acquired taste. It has as many detractors as it has fans, even among the Chinese, but those who love it insist it is worth the effort to appreciate its taste....
View ArticleMango, lychee and passionfruit salad with star anise sugarMango, lychee and...
Nothing beats a refreshing exotic fruit salad to end a meal. You can use any fruits you like, but I love to combine mangoes, tinned lychees and passion fruit. Dragon fruit would be just as delicious. I...
View ArticleGinger cheesecake with caramel bananasGinger cheesecake with caramel bananas
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View ArticleToffee bananaToffee banana
Toffee banana is a classic Chinese dessert. Slices of banana are battered and deep-fried, then coated in delicious toffee. You could also try this with other fruit, such as apple.Level of difficulty:...
View ArticleBelacan sambalBelacan sambal
Belacan sambal is traditionally a condiment but can also be used as a ready-made sauce to stir through seafood or served on the side of fish curries. It can also be eaten with plain rice. Level of...
View ArticleBeef noodle salad (bun bo xao)Beef noodle salad (bun bo xao)
This tasty meal is a wonderful combination different textures, as well as hot and cold ingredients. It makes great summertime comfort food. Standing time: 15 minutes Level of difficulty: medium Season:...
View ArticleCha om omelette with chilli dipping sauceCha om omelette with chilli dipping...
Cha om is a herb-like vegetable with a very strong, somewhat unpleasant smell that disappears once it is cooked. You can find it Asian supermarkets. Level of difficulty: easy Season: All year round
View ArticleFresh steamed mud crab with eggwhite, young ginger and Chinese rice wineFresh...
Mud crabs are found across the Top End coastline and catch rates are highest from May to September, though they can be caught all year round. Chilling time: 1 hour Level of difficulty: confident cook...
View ArticleCassava chips and salsa huancainaCassava chips and salsa huancaina
As well as a side dish for cassava chips, salsa huancaina is also a great companion for potatoes or corn. The cassava we use usually comes frozen from India or Fiji. Level of difficulty: easy Season:...
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