VIETNAMESE BO LA LOT by Linda Tay Esposito

This is a very tasty Vietnamese appetizer and part of the famous "bo 7 mon" Vietnamese menu of eating 7 different types of beef dishes. Beef 7 ways. No holy cow here. The skewers of little green parcels of beef make a lovely presentation. La lot is a type of Asian herb - a large shiny heart-shaped leaf which gives a peppery,…

Steamed Blossoms (Coconut Palm Sugar) by Raihana Ayob

My Grandmas Suman by daphne sy

Have you heard of “Suman sa Ibus” or “sticky rice in buri leaves’? Some people called it as rice cake. It’s made from glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk, and often steamed in banana leaves. It is served and wrapped in buli or buri palm (Corypha) leaves and usually eaten sprinkled with sugar. Here in the Philippines, Suman is a…

Plantain Cutlet by Moms Times

A crispy and healthy snack for tea time

MALAYSIAN FISH BALLS by Linda Tay Esposito

Bouncy meatballs! My good aunt, Shirley, shared this recipe with me - her secret ingredient is to add the egg (you must stir in in one directions, she says) to make the fish ball puff up during frying. The skin then collapses to a chewy bite, while the meat inside remains bouncy. Very few people really make this at home anymore…

Black Sesame Biscuit by kristy

Are you dare try something new?

THAI TOFU CAKES WITH CHILLI DIP by Saru

These are gluten free,less fat,less salt,shallow fried tofu cakes.Easy to make.You can add any vegetables or spices of your choice to this dish.I only added shallots as i had only that when i prepared it.You can add in grated carrot,cabbage,cauliflower, and so on.I also made it extra hot as we all prefer more spice.You can add just 2…

Licorice Spelt Cookies by kristy

Something light & healthy to feed your tummy well.

Shanghai Rolls (Lumpiang Shanghai) by Marelie

Let me tell you how I make my Shanghai Rolls st home.I love to do it because it is very easy and I can freeze them too so that anytime I need it, I can just thaw and cook.But the most exciting part of this is how you make the sauce or dipping.You see the sauce or dip matters to us.You wont really enjoy these rolls if you havent got…

Crispy Fried Japanese Tofu With Soya Sesame Dip by Navaneetham Krishnan

Crispy bread crumbs coated tofu pieces and a hint of saltiness from the soya dip.

Oats And Raisin Cookies by Navaneetham Krishnan

Crunchy with natural sweetness of honey and raisins.

Deviled Eggs by ShaleeDP

A very tasty appetizer.

Curry Leaves Potato Chips by Navaneetham Krishnan

Crispy crunchy chips with the aroma of curry leaves.

Thai Style Stir Fried Beans by Hina Gujral

Legumes and beans are the seeds of fresh beans dried, and are also one of the oldest crops cultivated by the human mankind. Even after so many years, when we have endless food options, beans are still considered one of the best sources of protein, dietary fiber, and complex carbohydrates for the vegetarians.

SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE by Linda Tay Esposito

Succulent morsels of chicken meat typically grilled over a charcoal fire. In South East Asia, every country's got their version of satay. This is the Malaysian (or Singaporean) version which is sweeter, and less spicy than the Indonesian's version. We also use cubed pieces of meat unlike the Thai version which meat is in one strip.…