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    • Rice-friendlySomething saucy or easy to pick with chopsticks. Goes really well with rice.
    • Curry & StewMake big batches and store for later use. Perfect for weekdays or work from home.
    • Soup & NoodlesNo matter how the weather is, soup and noodles are always comfort food to me. These recipes mostly don’t require meat. Let the vegetables shine and nourish your body.
    • Veg PastaDefinitely not authentic, but I like to cook pasta with loads of vegetables that is nutritious and filling.
    • Easy SideThese vegetable side dishes outshine the mains and keep me digging in. Surprisingly, they are very easy to make!
    • Salad & DressingSalad is refreshing. It can be served warm and be a part of Asian dinner too! Here you’ll also find different simple dressing that no more store-bought is required.
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Mostly Asian food here due to my background, but Indian, European and Middle-eastern food is on my radar too.

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Fruity almond curry sauce with seafood, paired with baguette.
Posted inCurry & Stew Recipes

Non-routine Fruity Almond Curry Sauce with Seafood

A fruity almond curry sauce? It's hard to imagine, yet it was so GOOD! No coconut milk and dairy products, only 2 fruits, almond and a secret ingredient.
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Tags: Cookbook, SeafoodNovember 23, 2023
Roast Brussels sprouts with spicy tomato sauce and croutons.
Posted inEasy Side Recipes

Roast Brussels Sprouts with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Croutons

Add a simple sauce and extra texture to roast Brussels sprouts is fantastic. Making them into a perfect side dish or starter.
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Tags: Brussels sprouts, Cookbook, VeganNovember 20, 2023
Vegan bean stew with roast squash and kale.
Posted inCurry & Stew Recipes

Vegan Bean Stew with Kale and Roast Squash

This vegan bean stew is comforting, unpretentious and delicious. No spice is used. Serve it with crusty bread as a filling lunch or light supper.
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Tags: Cookbook, Legumes, One Pot, Pumpkin, VeganNovember 17, 2023
Easy Asian prawn noodle soup made in one pot.
Posted inRecipes Soup & Noodles

Easy One Pot Asian Prawn Noodle Soup (Super Comforting)

I'm gonna share with you how to easily make a restaurant-like Asian noodle soup at home. Honestly, I was very surprised too! Recipe adapted from a cookbook.
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Tags: Cookbook, One Pot, SeafoodNovember 13, 2023
Tofu in tomato sauce
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly

Simple Tofu Recipe in Comforting Tomato Sauce

This simple tofu recipe allows you to have a healthy midweek meal real quickly. It's a kind of Asian comfort food. Recipe adapted from a cookbook.
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Tags: Cookbook, Tofu, Tomato, VeganNovember 1, 2023
Ottolenghi recipe - Bkeila, potato and butter bean stew.
Posted inCurry & Stew Recipes

Yotam Ottolenghi Recipe: Bkeila, Potato and Butter Bean Stew

First time tried out Yotam Ottolenghi recipe. This Tunisian Jewish stew takes some time to make but steps are easy. Hearty and humble, perfect with flatbread.
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Tags: Cookbook, Legumes, Potato, VeganOctober 26, 2023
Asian home food-aubergine in black bean sauce.
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly

Easy Viet Aubergine Recipe with Black Bean Sauce

This is our #1 aubergine recipe by far because of easy cooking and the flavour is just RIGHT! It's from a popular Vietnamese vegetarian cookbook.
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Tags: Aubergine, Cookbook, VeganOctober 10, 2023
Hello Purple! Easy Creamy Beetroot Pasta with Mascarpone
Posted inRecipes Veg Pasta

Hello Purple! Easy Creamy Beetroot Pasta with Mascarpone

Do you know you can easily make a delicious and colourful beetroot pasta? And you can also add mascarpone cheese instead of cream! Let me show you how.
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Tags: BeetrootSeptember 29, 2023
Stir-fried bean sprouts with eggs.
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly

Japanese Easy Stir-fry Bean Sprouts Recipe (with Eggs)

A Japanese bean sprouts recipe which I cook regularly. It's easy and quick to make, particularly goes well with rice. It's budget-friendly too!
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Tags: Bean sprouts, Egg, Stir-frySeptember 28, 2023
roasted purple sprouting broccoli
Posted inEasy Side Recipes

Roasted Purple Sprouting Broccoli with Preserved Lemon

How to cook purple sprouting broccoli perfectly? Any difference than the green broccoli? And what about the nutrients profile? Let me explain in this post.
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Tags: Broccoli, Stir-fry, VeganSeptember 26, 2023
Tapas Padrón pepper
Posted inEasy Side Recipes

Pan-fry Padrón Pepper (5 mins Tapas at Home)

In this post, I'll share how do I choose and cook Padrón pepper. Make it in 5 mins and enjoy this tapas like you're in the restaurant!
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Tags: Bell Pepper, Stir-fry, VeganSeptember 22, 2023
pan-fry sesame crispy tofu recipe
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Rice-friendly

Sesame Crispy Tofu Recipe in 15 mins (No Deep-fry)

An easy tofu recipe which requires no pat dry, no deep-frying and can be done in 15 mins. Add it to your regular rotation!
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Tags: Tofu, VeganSeptember 20, 2023
Roasted courgette with mixed lentils and spinach
Posted inCurry & Stew Recipes

Roasted Courgette with Lentils and Spinach

A roasted courgette (with lentils) recipe by a Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded chef. The flavour is elegant and I promise you'll be satiated.
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Tags: Cookbook, Courgette, Legumes, Spinach, VeganSeptember 13, 2023
Chickpea curry(chana masala) with spiced spinach and basmati rice
Posted inCurry & Stew Recipes

Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala, NO coconut milk)

It takes time to cook chickpea curry, but the method is straight forward and easy. Make more for next day's lunch too!
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Tags: Legumes, One Pot, VeganSeptember 8, 2023
Stir-fry mangetout with garlic, cumin and turmeric
Posted inEasy Side Recipes

5 mins Stir-fry Mangetout with Cumin (Super Easy)

One of our favourites is this 5 mins stir-fry mangetout! It's easy to prep, crisp, sweet, healthy and very budget-friendly.
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Tags: Beans and Peas, Legumes, Stir-fry, VeganSeptember 7, 2023

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