Friday, September 20, 2024
Tasty Thai, Bukit Rimau: A Food Critic's Thai Bite
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Kerabu Taugeh: Bean Sprout Salad
No-cook salads on the whole are about crispness, freshness, and the ease of a simple recipe. Between the various types of salads, there is the kerabu. The Malaysian salad, specifically a Malay raw salad that is about preparing and tossing the ingredients together (URAP KANGKUNG/WATER SPINACH SALAD).
Most of the time, apart from the star ingredient, the rest are everyday Malaysian staples that are easily available.
Take this Kerabu Taugeh (Bean Sprout Salad) as the example. This Kerabu Taugeh recipe calls for crunchy bean sprouts, chilies, shallots, lime juice, and kerisik (pan-roasted and pounded grated coconut), along with the fresh fragrance of spring onions and coriander leaves (KERABU BENDI/OKRA SALAD).
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Peanut Cookies Recipe
No matter the festival, peanut cookies are a beloved treat that everyone looks forward to (SUJI COOKIES). The two star ingredients for these crumbly, buttery, and nutty cookies are nothing more than peanuts and butter.
These are Chinese-style cookies, shaped into small mounds, topped with peanuts, and brushed with egg yolk for a golden finish. For a vegetarian or egg-free version, use milk or cream instead of egg yolk.
For the peanuts, you can choose fried or roasted peanuts, then grind them in a food processor or mortar to make a coarse or fine powder. There’s also a version using store-bought peanut butter, which already includes butter and sometimes sugar.
Best Places to Visit in Turkey
It’s very likely that most travelers begin their journey in Istanbul. Typically, they arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST), the largest and busiest airport in Turkey, with the most direct international connections. Istanbul is also the main transport hub for buses, domestic flights, and tours heading to other regions such as Cappadocia, the Aegean coast, and Pamukkale (WHAT TO DO IN ISTANBUL).
Even those aiming to visit top sights in western Turkey, like Çanakkale, Izmir, Selçuk/Ephesus, and Pamukkale, often start their journey here. This route is a classic western Turkey itinerary, usually covered by road travel, offering mesmerizing scenery along the way. While some drives can be long, overnight stops in between allow for a more flexible and enjoyable trip.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Crispy Fried Bitter Gourd Chips Recipe
Found in Indian eateries, this dish is always popular. Some versions are fried with flour, but this recipe does not need it (MORINGA LEAVES STIR-FRIED).
Monday, September 16, 2024
Suji Cookies Recipe
This is a simple 4-ingredient recipe (excluding cherries), but the ingredients are flexible. For less sweet cookies, use less sugar. For richer, more indulgent cookies, add extra ghee.
Sambal Belacan
Fiery, salty, tangy, and packed with umami, this is the classic Malaysian spicy dip. Sambal belacan, also known as Chili Shrimp Paste Sauce, is a no-cook or raw dip made traditionally with a mortar and pestle, or more quickly with a food processor or blender (NASI KERABU/HERBS RICE).
This world-famous condiment comes in various versions. Apart from the popular Malaysian sambal belacan, there is the Thai-style sambal belacan and the Indonesian sambal belacan, also called Sambal Terasi. Each has its own preferred ingredients and flavors.
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Misdiagnosis of Depression in Menopause: Yoga for Relief
Author
Abstract
This
article examines the misdiagnosis of depression during menopause and the
potential benefits of yoga as a complementary treatment. It highlights the
limitations of conventional approaches that often oversimplify menopausal
symptoms by labeling them as depression. Through the author's personal
experiences, it is demonstrated how yoga can offer significant relief and
mental clarity beyond what is typically achieved with standard medical
treatments.
The discussion emphasizes the importance of integrating yoga into mental health care, not only as a supplementary remedy but as a vital tool for enhancing overall well-being. The findings suggest that a more nuanced understanding of menopause-related mental health issues and the inclusion of yoga in treatment plans can lead to improved outcomes and greater self-reliance.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Easy Mango Sticky Rice Recipe - Thai Style
Khao Niew Mamuang, or Thai mango sticky rice, is a dessert loved across the globe, and for good reason. This Thai classic brings together fragrant glutinous rice (KUIH BUAH MELAKA/ONDEH ONDEH RECIPE), rich coconut milk, and sweet, juicy mango for a refreshing tropical treat.
In Thai, “Khao Niew” means sticky or glutinous rice, and “Mamuang” means mango. You’ll often find this dessert sold at street stalls in Thailand, but trust me, not every version is worth raving about. I’ve tasted many, even right in Thailand (RED RUBIES IN COCONUT MILK), and some were just average. But when it’s good, it’s really good, sticky rice that’s soft but not mushy, coconut milk that’s sweet and salty, and mango that melts in your mouth (THINGS TO DO IN THAILAND).
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