Friday, May 26, 2023

Salted Fish Curry with Pineapple Recipe

Salted Fish Curry, made with salted fish, pineapple, curry powder, spices, tomatoes, green chilies, shallots, ginger, garlic, oil and salt.
Salted Fish Curry comes in different styles. It is one of the most popular curries in Malaysia, among all communities. Salted fish itself is a beloved Malaysian ingredient, like ikan bilis (dried anchovies). It is one of the things Malaysia is famous for.

The basic salted fish curry (INDIAN FISH CURRY) becomes even more delicious when pineapple is added. Pineapple Salted Fish Curry, or Salted Fish Curry with Pineapple, stands out from the usual versions. Adding pineapple into curries is part of Malay food. Salted Fish Curry with Pineapple is also a known Nyonya (Peranakan) dish, called Kiam Hu Kut Gulai or Nyonya Salted Fish Bones Gulai, which can include pineapple as well.

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Beans Stir-Fry: Chinese Style

Beans stir-fry Chinese style, made with long beans, dried red chilies, black pepper, garlic, sesame oil, peanut oil and salt.
All things delicious in food are stir-fries. Quick stir-fries are easy and simple recipes, and just a few common kitchen staples make cooking convenient.

Beans come in various types - French beans, long beans, snow beans, and frozen green peas,  all affordable and ideal for home-style cooking. For this recipe, it’s long beans, but other types work just as well. Greens make for a healthy dish, even if achieving authentic wok hei at home is difficult (QUICK CHINESE VEGETABLE STIR-FRY).

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Malaysian Wildboar Curry/Kattu Pandi Kulambu

An Indian thick, aromatic, and spicy wild boar curry made with a mix of spices and scented with curry leaves.
Wild boar, or Kattu Pandi in Tamil, may not be everyone’s choice of meat, but it certainly has a global fan base. Across cultures, wild boar is prepared in distinct, flavour-packed ways. In Italy, it’s slow-braised in red wine and tomatoes into a rich wild boar ragu, usually served with pasta. In Thailand, wild boar is stir-fried jungle-style with herbs, chillies, and green peppercorns. Meanwhile, in the Philippines, it’s grilled or stewed adobo-style with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves.

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Tom Yum Fish Recipe

Tom Yum Fish - fried fish in a thick paste made with Thai herbs,  and dried red chilies, lime juice and kaffir lime leaves.
Tom Yum is a world-renowned Thai dish, whether spelled tom yum or tom yam, it’s a classic Thai soup that delights with its spicy, tangy, and aromatic flavors. Traditionally, it can be made by simmering fresh Thai ingredients in a broth or by using a prepared Tom Yum paste. This versatile paste is also used for other Thai dishes, such as Tom Yum Fried Rice or Tom Yum Fried Noodles.

Another essential ingredient in Thai cooking is Mae Pranom Thai Chili Paste, widely available in stores and online, in small or large bottles. It is made from dried chili, dried shrimp, garlic, onion, tamarind, sugar, salt, soybean oil, and shrimp paste, adding depth, heat, and authentic Thai flavor (TAMARIND FRIED FISH). If you don’t have it, you can still recreate the taste by using these ingredients in your spice mix.

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Chandigarh, India - Things to Do

Lady posing in a dancing pose beside a stone sculpture depicting a young Indian lady, Rock Garden, Chandigarh.
The City Beautiful reflects the top sites in Chandigarh. Gardens, parks, trees, and flowers bring the colors of nature in India to life. Beyond being a modern and model city, Chandigarh is clean and well-maintained, welcoming everyone with fresh air and sunshine (KERALA INDIA WHAT TO DO). 

Located in northern India at the foothills of the Shivalik Hills, Chandigarh holds the unique distinction of being the capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana. Designed by the world-renowned architect Le Corbusier, the city was envisioned as a symbol of a modern, progressive India. One of the first planned cities in post-independence India, Chandigarh balances functionality, aesthetics, and green spaces.

Monday, February 13, 2023

Kullu Manali India: Best Things to Do

Sunrise against the mountain range in Shimla, India.
It takes approximately 7 hours from Shimla to Kullu Manali by road. Though 7 hours may sound long to stay on the coach, the journey offers beautiful and stunning views, especially when going downhill, with Shimla slowly disappearing behind (SHIMLA INDIA WHAT TO DO).

The narrow road downhill is picturesque for admiring Shimla’s nature. In the morning, the sunrise looks like a big twinkle over Shimla’s mountains and valleys. As the drive continues, Shimla’s landscapes appear from one spot, disappear, and then appear again from the next.

Friday, January 27, 2023

Shimla, India - Things to Do

Hilltop resort in Shimla, India.
At an altitude of about 2,200 metres above sea level, Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh in northern India, is fondly known as The Queen of Hills. Also referred to as The Summer Capital of British India, it lies along the southwestern ranges of the Himalayas. This hill town in India is surrounded by valleys, mountains, greenery, and colourful flowers that brighten the hills through the seasons (HARYANA INDIA SACRED SITES). 

Still preserved from earlier times, the colonial-style buildings, narrow lanes, fresh air, and sunshine say it all about Shimla as one of the top hill stations in India. It remains a peaceful place, away from the rush of city life, where calmness and simplicity fill the days.

Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia -Things to Do

Langkawi is home to a wide variety of sightseeing spots, from natural wonders and beaches to popular attractions. How much you can explore d...