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Nasi Goreng - Indonesian Fried Rice

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Nasi Goreng. Photo: Julie Goodwin I love Indonesian food. I find the flavors similar to that of Thai cuisine, yet distinct and wonderful on its own way. Nasi Goreng is a simple fried rice that you can often find on the streets of Indonesia, but it is also really easy to make at home. What I love about is the rich flavor from the sweet soy sauce and also the fun fixings that are placed around the plate. - pickles, shrimp crackers, fried shallots, fried eggs, fresh veggies...the options are endless! There are lots of variations on nasi goreng, and it's a great way to use up any end bits of vegetables or leftover meat. Ingredients 1 head shallot, roughly chopped 3 cloves garlic 1 and 1/2 tsp shrimp paste (depending how strong of a shrimp paste flavor you like) 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp kecap manis 1 Tbsp fish sauce 1 Tbsp sambal 400g cooked jasmine rice, cold if possible 1/4 tsp salt 1 green onion, chopped Fixins: Sunny side up eggs, 1 per person Shrimp crackers  ...

Okinawan Taco Rice Bowl

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Popular in Japan, this dish is a mash-up of Tex-Mex and Japanese comfort food. The combination of Japanese flavor (soy, ginger, miso) and Tex-Mex (cumin, chili, paprika) might sound misplaced, but it all comes together in a hearty and filling bowl that's vibrant and bold in spice. It's got enough contrasting textures and temperatures (crunchy lettuce, chewy sushi rice, hot ground beef, and melty cheese). Ingredients: For Taco bowls 2 cups short-grain sushi rice or arborio rice 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a mild white cheese like Gruyere, asiago, or mozzarela) 2 cups shredded iceberg or romain lettuce 1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoon chili flakes 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons sweet miso paste, dissolved in 1/2 cup water For the salsa 3/4 cup diced fresh tomatoes 50 milliliters rice vinegar 1 tablespoon mirin 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tea...

Thai Recipe: Pad Kra Pao Gai

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Thai Basil Chicken Recipe. Photo: 196 Flavors In this Thai basil chicken recipe, you'll learn to cook an authentic Thai street version of the dish. Basil thrives in our sunny gardens and balconies, it loves spring, it is often nicknamed "the king of the kitchen." The term basil comes from the ancient Greek word "basilikon" which means "royal plant." Basil or Roman basil is an aromatic plant. It is sometimes called great basil or Saint Joseph's-wort, "King of herbs" and the "royal herb." Originally from South Asia and Central Africa, basil was introduced to Egypt more than 4,000 years ago. From there, it reached Rome and spread throughout Southern Europe during the 2nd century. Today, basil is very popular all over the world, and many species are available. The basil I used in today's Thai recipe has nothing to do with the "common basil" you would find on a pizza and which is widely used in Italian and ...

ADOBONG PUSIT

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Ingredient Preparation Ingredients: 1 k. large size pusit 1/2 head garlic, crushed 1 small size onion, chopped 1/2 cup vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp. pepper corns, crushed 3 pcs. bay leaf 2-3 tbsp. cooking oil 2 stalks tanglad salt Cooking procedure: To clean pusit, pull out the head and the innards will come out with it. Keep aside ink sack discard entrails. Remove the teeth and keep aside head and tentacles. Remove the membrane from the body and wash out entrails. Final wash squid and drain. Slice body into 1/2” crosswise. Cut tentacles in proportion to sliced body. In a casserole put pusit including the ink sack and the rest of ingredients, add 1 to 2 cups of water simmer for 30 minutes or more until it is soft but firm and sauce thickens. Season with salt.

BEEF BROCCOLI WITH OYSTER SAUCE

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Ingredient Preparation Ingredients: 1 kilo lean beef, thinly sliced into strips 1 medium size, broccoli, cut into serving pieces, stem thinly sliced 1 big can large button mushroom, cut in half 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 head garlic, minced 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup oyster sauce 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 cup cornstarch sesame oil sugar salt and pepper cooking oil Cooking procedure: Marinate beef in soy sauce, lemon juice, cornstarch and a dash of salt and pepper for 10 to 15 minutes. In a wok, heat 2 tbsp. of cooking oil and stir fry beef in batches until color change to brown and start to sizzle and set aside. In the same wok heat 1 tbsp. of cooking oil, sutee garlic and onion. Add in the broccoli stems and stir cook for 1 to 2 minutes then add in the broccoli floret and mushroom, stir cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, add in 1 cup of water, oyster sauce, sugar and beef. Stir cook for another 3 to 5 minutes or until sauce thickens, drizzle with a few drops ...

HANOI NOODLE SOUP

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Hanoi Noodle Soup MAKES: 4 main-course servings TIME: About 1 hour 8 cups beef, chicken, or vegetable stock (to make your own, see pages 157–159) 4 star anise One 3-inch cinnamon stick 1 inch fresh ginger 1 onion, quartered (don’t bother to peel) 4 cloves 1 pound rice vermicelli 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken or beef (preferably sirloin, tenderloin, or round), cut into thin slices 2 tablespoons nam pla (Thai fish sauce) or soy sauce Freshly ground black pepper Salt Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish Lime wedges 1 fresh jalapeƱo chile, seeded and minced Combine the stock, star anise, cinnamon, ginger, onion, and cloves in a large, deep saucepan or casserole over high heat. When it boils, reduce the heat to an occasional bubble and cover. Cook, undisturbed, for as little as 20 and as long as 60 minutes, depending on your available time. Strain and return to the saucepan. Soak the rice noodles in hot water to cover until soft, 15 to 30 minutes. Ri...