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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  ...

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 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 ...