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
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
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
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 »
Growing Up In A Nonya Kitchen by Sharon Wee
Growing Up In A Nonya Kitchen is an ode to author Sharon Wee’s mother. In it she shares her memories of growing up in a Peranakan Chinese family in Singapore, and a meticulously researched collection of recipes and cooking advice learned not only in her mother’s kitchen but from older relatives and experts in the ... Read more »
Bowlful: Fresh and vibrant dishes from Southeast Asia by Norman Musa
Often I choose books that focus on a single cuisine but in the case of Bowlful by Norman Musa, I was drawn in by the promise of fresh and vibrant dishes from across Southeast Asia. Born in Penang, Malaysia, experienced chef and author Musa has spent much of his life exploring the cultures and cuisines ... Read more »