Silky inside, crispy outside tofu soaked in rich seafood gravy, this is the kind of dish that makes rice disappear fast. Mixed seafood with deep fried tofu, prawns, squid, mushrooms and oyster sauce gravy, a rich and savoury Chinese claypot dish. Anything served in a claypot instantly gets my attention....
Creamy, briny and unapologetically coastal, this Mussel Spinach Pasta proves that Kiwi mussels deserve centre stage in more than just a pot of steam and wine. Creamy mussel spinach pasta with NZ green-lipped mussels, garlic, cream, Parmesan and fresh spinach. Mussel Spinach Pasta is one of those dishes that stops...
Pechay sautéed with garlic, miso, dried shrimp, and clams, simmered in natural clam stock for a light yet deeply savoury Filipino dish. A bowl of warmth that blurs the line between ulam and sabaw. Light, briny, and deeply comforting, this is the kind of food that quietly feeds the soul....
Warm rice, soft eggs, bold kimchi and creamy tuna come together in one comforting bowl that proves simple meals can still feel complete. Korean tuna rice bowl with canned tuna, eggs, kimchi, mayonnaise and seaweed, quick, balanced and comforting meal. As I wrap up this Lenten canned food series, it...
Humble pantry ingredients, slowly coaxed into something bright, comforting and deeply satisfying. This is simple food done right. Sardines with white beans, lemon, garlic and shallots in a light broth, simple, bright and protein rich Lenten dish. As I continue this Lenten canned food series, the focus remains the same....
Simple, humble, and deeply comforting. A creamy coconut stew with fish and greens that proves you don’t need much to create something meaningful at the table. Canned mackerel, coconut milk and okra simmered into a creamy Filipino dish, simple, affordable and perfect for Lenten meals. For most Christians, especially Catholics,...
Glass noodles with shrimp, eomuk, gochujang, tomato paste and cream in a spicy, tangy Korean style rose sauce. Creamy pink sauce clinging to bouncy noodles, juicy prawns and savoury fish cake in every bite. This is comfort food with a Korean café twist. #ShrimpRoseGlassNoodles There are certain flavours that instantly...
Filipino lomi fused with Japanese udon, made with pork belly, prawns, cabbage, egg, dashi, and sesame for a thick, comforting noodle soup. The last pot cooked on Swiss soil. Familiar flavours, borrowed noodles, and a bowl that quietly worked when we needed it most. #switzerlandseries #lomiudon #comfortfood #angsarap This is...
There’s something magical about shrimp that makes even the most basic home cook feel like they could run their own restaurant. Maybe it’s the way they curl up perfectly when cooked just right, or how they soak up flavors like tiny, delicious sponges. Whatever it is, shrimp has earned its...
Sweet and spicy prawn eggplant curry cooked with coconut milk, yellow curry paste, chillies, and kecap manis for bold flavour. Not soup today, but something close to the heart. A thick, glossy curry built on heat, coconut, and memories that refuse to fade, no matter how far from home we...
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