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BBQ Chicken Satay with Tamarind Peanut Sauce

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BBQ Chicken Satay with Tamarind Peanut Sauce from Agak Agak

Mot people I know love a good chicken satay, but the offerings in restaurants can often be very one-dimensional in flavour, whereas if you’ve enjoyed the dish in South East Asia, you’ll know how complex the flavours in both marinade and sauce can be. This barbeque chicken satay with tamarind peanut sauce is from Shu ... Read more »

Fried Egg Tempra with Onions and Kecap Manis

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Fried Eggs Tempra with Onions and Kecap Manis

As readers of my review of Good Eggs by Ed Smith will already know, I utterly adore eggs! If left to my own devices I might well eat eggs for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, even though there are so many other delicious things to enjoy. This recipe is another from Shu Han Lee’s ... Read more »

Cucumber, Pineapple and Peanut Rojak (Salad) with Tamarind Dressing

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Cucumber, Pineapple and Peanut Rojak (Salad) with Tamarind Dressing

This fabulous salad from Agak Agak: Everyday Recipes from Singapore is inspired by Singaporean rojak, an eclectic mix of crunchy fruit and vegetables in a punchy dressing. Author Shu Han Lee has kept all the elements she loves from that dish – crisp cucumber, soft and juicy pineapple and crunchy, salty roasted peanuts – and dressed ... Read more »

Agak Agak: Everyday Recipes from Singapore by Shu Han Lee

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Agak Agak: Everyday Recipes from Singapore by Shu Han Lee

Singapore is widely recognised as one of the world’s best places for food lovers. I’ve never met a Singaporean yet who isn’t passionate about eating great food, and that’s reflected in the richness and diversity of the cuisine. Visitors are often amazed at the availability of delicious and very affordable  food from inexpensive hawker stalls ... Read more »

The Manga Guide to Japanese Food by Hiroshi Nagashima

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The Manga Guide to Japanese Food by Hiroshi Nagashima (book cover)

It’s no secret that I harbour a strong interest in Japanese food and drink. I’m currently planning our next trip to Japan for autumn 2025 and I have always enjoyed sharing Japanese recipes and cookbook reviews here on Kavey Eats. But the latest book on this topic to join my collection of Japanese food writing ... Read more »

Poached eggs with ‘Nduja Butter and Spinach

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Poached eggs with 'Nduja Butter and Spinach from Good Eggs

We love the strong, spicy flavour of ‘nduja (a spreadable pork sausage from Calabria in Southern Italy) so this recipe for Poached eggs with ‘Nduja Butter and Spinach from Ed Smith’s Good Eggs cookbook was on the shortlist for our first few dishes to make.   Even with Ed’s eggcellent instructions, poaching eggs is not ... Read more »

Sausage Laab and Fried Egg Bun

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Sausage Laab and Fried Egg Bun from Good Eggs

Originally from Laos, but also very popular in Northern Thailand, laab is a ‘salad’ of finely chopped or minced meat or fish cooked with an aromatic collection of ingredients such as lemongrass, galangal, lime, fish sauce, chilli and spices that give it an addictively bright and punchy flavour profile. In this clever recipe from Good ... Read more »

Fried Eggs with Tomatoes Baked in Cream and a Rosemary Crumb

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Fried Eggs with Tomatoes Baked in Cream and a Rosemary Crumb from Good Eggs

If you’re looking for clever ways to enjoy eggs, this delicious recipe for Fried Eggs with Tomatoes Baked in Cream and a Rosemary Crumb from Ed Smith’s Good Eggs cookbook is an absolute winner. There’s something about the combination of fried eggs, tomatoes baked rich cream and the absolutely fantastic flavoured breadcrumbs that is both ... Read more »

Good Eggs by Ed Smith

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Good Eggs by Ed Smith (Cover)

It’s no secret that I adore eggs. I have been known to have eggs for breakfast, lunch and dinner on the same day and it’s not that rare an occurrence. They are such an incredibly versatile ingredient that it’s impossible to get bored. That said, I’m always up for learning new ways to enjoy one ... Read more »

Tomato + Kimchi Instant Noodle (Tomato Kimchi Ramyun)

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Tomato + Kimchi Instant Noodle (Tomato Kimchi Ramyun)

Pimping instant noodles is a huge and popular genre of cooking, and I love seeing some of the clever ideas shared on social media. Ramyun (noodles in a soupy broth with a variety of flavours and toppings) are enormously popular in Korea and the instant variety are a staple quick slurp for many. This recipe ... Read more »