Posts Tagged ‘fish & seafood’
tamarind tiger prawns
Finding fresh tiger prawns at the fish markets sparks a memory of the way my mother used to cook these with tamarind. Here’s a quick and simple version. Serve with basmati rice and a side of stir-fried greens.
Read Moremohinga recipe : hsa*ba, myanmar cookbook
When it comes to comfort food, mohingar is top of my list. It brings back fond memories of early morning visits to Shwedagon Pagoda which started with breakfast at a mohingar stall nearby.
Read Moreburmese fish curry : hsa*ba, myanmar cookbook
We were served this fish curry at a local roadside restaurant on the way to the Shan state. I love it when we stumble upon such a find.
Read Morerakhine moti recipe : hsa*ba, myanmar cookbook
As the name suggests, this dish of rice noodles and fish soup packs a punch. A perfect way to warm your cockles during the winter. It makes me think of mohingar as there are similarities, yet it has its own distinct taste. This dish comes from Rakhine state on the west coast of Burma.
Read Morebanana blossom & prawn curry
Banana blossoms are either made into salads or cooked in curries. They have a fairly neutral taste though there is a slight earthiness similar to fresh bamboo shoots. They work great with bold flavours.
Read Morepenang-style stir-fried noodles | char kway teow
The autumnal weather in Sydney makes me long for the endless humid days of Asia. Flicking through the photographs we took in Malaysia last year, Christopher and I reminisce about all the fabulous food we ate there. It inspires us to walk down to Paddy’s market despite dark looming clouds and pick up a few ingredients for lunch.
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