This spicy Malaysian noodle soup has an extensive ingredients list, but it is so worth the shopping trip! Measuring out and Making the laksa paste is probably the most time-consuming part of this dish. The actual cooking of it, is very speedy- it’s on the table in 20 minutes. Serves 8- Cooking and prep time:…
Category: Meat Dishes
The BEST EVER Pasta Apollo
This is my version of the dish I ALWAYS order from our local Italian street food restaurant. And it is amazing! Don’t be scared of the blue cheese, it has such a subtle but tangy taste– the flavour isn’t overwhelming at all. Not sure how authentic this recipe is, but it’s simple and indulgent and…
Chipotle Chicken Tacos (with homemade guacamole and salsa)
This recipe is short but sweet, making it perfect for when you fancy something fun and exciting but don’t quite fancy spending a lot of time in the kitchen. You can easily alter the chilli quantities to suit your personal taste and can pretty much include any extra toppings you like- salsa is a must-have…
Thai Pork Larb
This is a really simple, chuck-it-all-in kind of meal that can be made using staple cupboard ingredients. Perfect for those evenings when you want something tasty but can’t be bothered to be creative! SERVES 5- COOKING TIME: 25 MINS Ingredients: 750g-1kg of pork mince, depending on how big your portion sizes are 2 tsp sesame…
Char Siu
This recipe is so simple and easy to recreate- although it does require a solid chunk of time for marination- and tastes delicious roasted in the oven. But if you are able to BBQ it, even better! SERVES 5- (MARINATION TIME: MINIMUM 5 HOURS) COOKING TIME 30 MINS Ingredients: 2 pieces of pork tenderlion/fillet- roughly…
Chilli Meatballs (with tomato sauce)
I LOVE adding chilli to meatballs because it gives the whole dish a kick! And you can really add anything you fancy to these (and the sauce), it’s so simple. A filling, hearty dish! SERVES 4 (16 MEATBALLS)- PREP/COOKING TIME: 1 HOUR Ingredients (meatballs): 500g beef mince 2 small white onions, finely diced 2 garlic…
Keema Mince
This is a perfectly warming, fragrantly spiced mince dish which is cheap and cheerful to make, and still has a authentic Asian taste! SERVES 4- PREP/COOKING TIME: 30 MINS Ingredients: 500g beef mince (lamb mince an also be used if you prefer) 1 large white onion, finely diced 1 heaped tablespoon of garlic and ginger…
Spicy Lamb Köfte
When I was on holiday in Turkey last year, my evening meal each night alternated between fresh calamari and these kofte (proof of how delicious they are!). The meat mixture can be spiced and flavoured with whatever tickles your fancy, the lamb can be easily substituted with beef mince and STILL, these will taste incredible!…
Pork Potstickers
THE HARDEST PART OF THIS DISH IS FOLDING THE WRAPPERS, BUT THEN AGAIN, WHO CARES WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE WHEN THEY TASTE DAMN GOOD! THESE POTSTICKERS PACK FLAVOUR AND CAN BE EASILY ADAPTED TO ANY FILLING VARIATIONS! Makes 30-40 pieces – cooking time- 1 hour INGREDIENTS (wrappers): 300g plain flour 200ml boiling water pinch of…
Slow and Spicy Beef Rendang
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE TAKE MY WORD FOR IT, THIS RENDANG RECIPE PRODUCES ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING CURRIES YOU WILL EVER EAT! SERVES 5- COOKING TIME : 3 HOURS INGREDIENTS (paste): up to 15 dried red chillies (I use 15 plus 2 fresh red chillies because i like the heat but if you like a…
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