Galangal is Key
Notes of Cantonese plus Influences from Fukien

Galangal
Duck is one of the meats raised without antibiotics or growth hormones, so it is a good choice for cooks who want to Continue reading
Galangal is Key
Notes of Cantonese plus Influences from Fukien
Galangal
Duck is one of the meats raised without antibiotics or growth hormones, so it is a good choice for cooks who want to Continue reading
Once Again French Influence
Lemongrass, Star Anise, Cayenne are Key Elements
Lemongrass
The Vietnamese were not great Beef eaters before the arrival of the French colonists. Later they developed a number of distinctive ways of using Beef, including Continue reading
A Ground Meat and Vegetable Classic
Tomatoes, Peas Complete the Dish
Tomatoes
“Keema” (Hindi:कीमा) refers to ground or minced Meat, and several kinds may appear in this dish, along with Continue reading
Japanese Fusion
Nutmeg Meets Lemon Meets Nikka
Lemons
These little cookies are good with any Whiskey, even Bourbon or Rye. But they seem to work better with Japanese Whiskey, Canadian or a Scotch blend. Continue reading
A Complex Curry Taste
Good with Dumplings and Stir-Fries
his Filipino style Curry Paste is good with a lot of things, including Dumplings and stir-fry dishes, as well as blander presentations of Fish, Chicken and Shrimp. This recipe Continue reading
Grilled Beef Salad with Eggplant สลัดเนื้อย่างมะเขือ
This Thai Salad combines Grilled Beef with a Pickled Eggplant Salad which provides an attractive contrast of flavors. Continue reading
Spicy Meat Served on Skewers
Ideal for the Grill
The term Tikka may be derived from the Hindi word tukra, meaning “spices.” It is an Indian mix often used on boneless pieces of Continue reading
A Mughal Style Dish
Yogurt in a Clay Oven
The name Tandoori refers to a clay oven in which meats –and sometimes seafood and breads — are roasted over live coals. The blend of spices Continue reading
A Perfect Ginger Cake
Orange Meets Honey Meets Ginger
“The Japanese are experts with ginger.” — Rose Carrarini
This is a perfect cake for someone who really likes Ginger. There is a Japanese influence in the French original, with the recipe adapted from Rose Carrarini, Rose Bakery, Paris.
Carrarini’s Japanese assistant Tomoko helped perfect the cake formula during Continue reading
An Alternative to Table Salt
Good on Fish and Chicken
This is a Seasoned Salt that is good as a substitute for Table Salt, and also versatile in cooking. It works well for cooking Chicken, any Fish Steaks or Fillets. It can also be used to flavor Rice, Pasta and Vegetables.
The recipe is adapted from Jean-Georges Vongerichten and was served at restaurant Vong in Manhattan in place of ordinary Table Salt. Continue reading