When you think of Tahini, you immediately think of Hummus, Shawarma’s, Babaganoush and Falafel Sandwiches; and whilst these flavours have become synonymous with the Middle East, Tahini originated in Persia where it was enjoyed by the wealthy aristocracy. But what very few people know is that the sesame plant is indigenous to the Sundra Island […]
I am a little obsessed with Gochujang! There is always spicy Kimchi hiding in my fridge in a tightly closed bottle (my family simply don’t appreciate to “sweaty sock” aroma of this little jar of funky goodness) and I sneak a tablespoon of this spicy-sweet deeply delicious paste into sauces, marinades and soups whenever I […]
Sriracha is such an integral part of Thai and Asian-inspired Cuisine that I honestly can’t remember when this more-ish sauce hit the Foodie World as a “must have” accessory, but do know that all of a sudden every Master Chef Contestant was reaching for this sour, tangy, spicy, slightly sweet bottle of goodness to add […]
In Indonesia, the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is known as “Imlek” and it is a colourful and vibrant celebration of Chinese Culture. During the 16-day long celebration, streets fill with colourful bursts of noisy firecrackers and beating drums as Chinese Lion and Dragon Dance Troupes parade before heading towards temple grounds to perform […]
We affectionately call it “Black Gold” at Indomex and the sweet, earthy smell of Ketjap Manis from the 500 litre vat permeates our small factory reminding me of the Street Food Markets in Sanur where we indulged in delicious Nasi Goreng served wrapped in banana leaves, sticky pork ribs and heavenly Chicken Sate Skewers all […]
We all have a family favourite recipe handed down through generations – these feel good dishes are usually filled with wonderful memories of a simpler childhood; or perhaps the heart racing breathlessness of a first date. I love paging through my granny’s recipe book which is filled with beautiful handwritten recipes, old magazine cut-outs and […]
We might be biased, but we add Sriracha sauce to almost anything in our home. One of our favourite combos with this hot Thai sauce is avocado and tomato toast. The vitamins and minerals coming form the avocado and tomatoes makes this quick meal a flavourful and nutritional go-to. What you will need: Bread […]
This quick and easy recipe will fast become a favorite. Sweet potatoes are super healthy, and when prepared this way, are just delicious. You can rest assured that that you are providing your family with good food, without the risk of it being boring. In this case, the sweet potatoes are served with Spinach and […]
Babi Ketjap is a variation of Indonesian braised pork. It’s simplicity has made it a favourite with lovers of Asian cuisine. What it lacks in good looks it makes up in flavour. Babi Ketjap is also popular in the Netherlands due to the historic connection with Indonesia. Babi means pork in Indonesian. Ketjap refers to […]