Category Archives: Spicy

Kadek’s Nasi Goreng

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Sadly it seems most Australian tourists traveling to Bali are content to dine on western food and dabble into the local cuisine only with the occasional satay and ubiquitous Nasi Goreng. I find it quite a travesty when there is … Continue reading →

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Korean Bulgogi Beef

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

This dish has been on my hit list for a long time, waiting until we got a barbecue.  I have a couple of recipes from a few different sources but decided to adapt one I had found in Australian Good … Continue reading →

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Sri Lankan Potatoes

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Whilst the origins of this dish are Sri Lankan and is wonderful as part of a curry meal – these potatoes are equally as good as a side dish with a BBQ. One of the benefits of using coconut oil … Continue reading →

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Travel Memories: Ko Samui Grilled Fish

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Sitting by Chaweng Beach in Ko Samui, under the stars, my barefeet in the sand, sipping on a Singha beer, I had one of the best grilled fish I’ve ever had. It was so great, that 15 years later I … Continue reading →

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Peri Peri Chicken

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Hmm love a good Portugese chicken.  This recipe belongs to Ben O’Donoghue, the celebrity Aussie chef who has maybe best known for his TV series with Curtis Stone, called Surfing the Menu. This is a delicious, tasty way to cook … Continue reading →

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Peter Evans Chicken Larb

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

Celebrity chef Peter Evans published this recipe in one his cookbooks.  It’s really quick and  tasty and I love it for a light dinner or substantial lunch.  I haven’t actually modified the recipe at all and followed it to the … Continue reading →

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Poh’s Nonya Prawn & Pineapple Curry

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

I saw this dish on an episode of Poh’s TV show.  She visited Malaysia and was shown how to make this Nonya Spicy Prawn and Pineapple Curry. It sounded really delicious and decided I had to try it for myself. … Continue reading →

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Sri Lankan Beetroot Stir-Fry

Posted on February 20, 2011 by

It always amazes me how the humble vegetable can be transformed from the ordinary to extraordinary with simple ingredients and cooking with soul.  This is one of my favourite side dishes with a curry. It requires the addition of Maldive … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin and Spinach Curry

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

I love this curry. Its vegetarian but is so luscious that even if you aren’t a vego, you won’t miss the absence of meat .. promise ! I used virgin coconut oil for the first time in this recipe.  Coconut … Continue reading →

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Thai Fish with Three Flavour Sauce (Pla Sam Rot)

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

I love this dish.  I always order it in restaurants but I’ve been making it for years and I have to say that it is as good as any restaurant version I’ve tried. Don’t be put off by the frying … Continue reading →

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