These addictive little munchies are my newest obsession! Think the satisfaction of potato chips crossed with soft silky tofu…crossed once more time with fried garlic, with a kick of chilies. Worth every effort. Perfect vegetarian appetizer for any party! DIM SUM VLOG: The original inspiration for this recipe http://buff.ly/2tLUyIT INGREDIENTS 300g medium-firm tofu or smooth […]
Pomelo is like a giant, sweet grapefruit. When you get a good pomelo..few things are more refreshing and invigorating to eat! It’s also the perfect candidate for this beautiful, light salad, and I waited a long time to make this recipe cuz I wanted to make sure I am in Thailand where pomelos are the […]
If you think you know salad rolls, think again! These gorgeous bite-sized salad rolls have become popular in Bangkok in the recent years, and it’s something my mom always brought home for me during my most recent trip home. The star of this dish is the dipping sauce: creamy, garlicky, spicy, tart…this is the […]
I’m on a bit of a health kick right now after having eaten so indulgently in Bangkok! So I came up with this recipe which is light, healthy, and absolutely delicious! Soft, silky tofu is steamed with a delicious ginger soy sauce, topped with colourful julienned vegetables…it’ll convert any “tofu haters” I promise! I […]
This episode is a special one because it is sponsored by Campbell’s! They reached out to me with a challenge to develop a recipe that uses their new vegetarian mushroom broth. I tasted the broth and was pleased to find that it has a wonderfully rich flavour, and uses shiitake mushrooms which I love! So, […]
This is one of the most popular dishes for kids in Thailand, and it was definitely my favourite! I’m not really sure why it’s called “son-in-law eggs” even though there are lots of theories, but whatever the reason, it’s a delicious and unique dish that you must try at least once in your life! […]
The tender, sweet, juicy flesh of grilled eggplant is the perfect vehicle for the tart, citrusy dressing, and it’s made better by the gooey egg yolk. And the dried shrimp….yes, the dried shrimp, which are salty, chewy, umami shrimp flavour bombs! This is definitely one of my favourite ways to prepare eggplant, and a dish […]
Another treat for my vegetarian fans that I promise will satisfy my meat eaters as well! I was determined to develop a great recipe of our famous tom yum soup for my vegetarian fans, and after trying out several things, I am proud to announce that this version was so good even I was surprised! […]
This recipe will change the way to think about “mixed veg.” This stir-fry is garlicky, crunchy, full of flavour with a little kick from some Thai chilies. It’s our go-to dish whenever we need some extra veggies on the table, and it can be yours too! INGREDIENTS Serves 3-4 (as a side dish) 2 Tbsp […]
This salad is a specialty of Muslim Thai cuisine. With the spicy and rich peanut dressing, it’s one of my favourite ways to eat veggies! The dressing will keep for at least a week in the fridge, and it will also double as a dipping sauce for meats or tofu. INGREDIENTS Serves 4 Peanut […]
This recipe is inspired by one of my new favourite vegetables: Chayote squash! Crunchy, juicy, with a subtle sweetness that works well in so many applications especially in salad, which is a variation of the famous green papaya salad! It’s got a refreshing crunchy feel of a slaw that will go great with any meal, especially […]
This is an extra special episode! As promised, my amazing Japanese chef-friend Hana is here to teach us a fail-proof way to make the quintessential Japanese lunch box item: Onigiri. This is a bit of a longer episode because Hana shares with us SO MUCH interesting stuff including: How to properly cook Japanese rice How […]
The perfect party appetizer! These vegan corn fritters are boosted with coconut and jalapenos. They’re crisp, delicious, addictive AND the batter can be made up to 2 days in advance! They are best eaten when freshly fried, so if you can’t eat them all at once, just fry up what you can finish, keep the […]
The best cauliflower recipe I’ve ever had! This is an addictive appetizer, or it would make a great side dish at your next Thanksgiving meal! INGREDIENTS Serves 2 500 g cauliflower florets (about one medium head) 3 Tbsp vegetable oil plus more for frying garlic ½ tsp salt (see note) 1/8 tsp ground white pepper […]
This recipe is also known as “Pad Mee Korat” which is a local specialty of a town called “Korat” in the Northeast of Thailand. And Korat is also the hometown of my mom and my grandmother! INGREDIENTS Serves 2 4 oz rice noodles, 2 mm wide 3 Tbsp vegetable oil ¾ cup pressed tofu, cut into […]
If you’re going to a party, and you’re getting tired of bringing chips and salsa or pico de gallo, you need to give this a try! The same freshness of a fresh tomato salsa, but with the classic flavour of Thai cuisine: sweet, salty, sour, spicy, with creaminess of coconut milk. It’ll be your new […]
