Rawon is a rich and hearty Indonesian black beef soup that is said to have originated in the city of Surabaya, located in East Java, Indonesia. The soup is made with a variety of spices, including galangal, turmeric, and coriander with the addition of keluak nut which provides the dish […]
Recipes
I love to travel, and I love to eat. So it should come as no surprise that one of my favorite things to do while traveling is to find local recipes and then attempt to recreate them at home. Of course, not every dish I’ve tried to make has been a success. But that’s all part of the fun. After all, what would cooking be without a few failed experiments? So, I present to you some of the simpler recipes I have actually made work, and hope you enjoy making them and eating or drinking them. Bon Appetite!
Vietnamese Omelette Trung Chien
Sometimes you just need a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is also healthy and filling. This Vietnamese Omelette recipe (Trung Chien) is perfect for those times! The omelette ingredients can be flexible, you can easily substitute ingredients to make it vegetarian, and it’s a great way to use up […]
Muoi Ot Xanh – Vietnamese Green Seafood Sauce
Muoi Ot Xanh, or Vietnamese green seafood sauce, is a traditional Vietnamese condiment originating from the Vietnamese coastal town of Nha Trang. It is a fiery sauce made from hot green chili peppers, with the added lime juice, white sugar, salt, lime leaves, and condensed milk to round out the […]
Sirap Bandung Drink Recipe: Rose Syrup Milk
Sirap Bandung, or Rose Syrup Milk, is a delicious and refreshing drink that I enjoy each time I visit Malaysia and Singapore. And given it is made with just three ingredients, it’s a drink that’s easy to make when home and is perfect to help you cool down on those […]
Best Com Tam: Vietnamese Broken Rice Recipe
This Vietnamese Broken Rice recipe is one of the easy-to-make Vietnamese breakfast dishes that is perfect for any meal. Broken rice translates into Vietnamese as Cơm Tấm – Com = Cooked Rice, Tam = Broken. This Com Tam recipe includes grilled pork chops (cơm tấm sườn nướng). Com Tam Suon […]
Lychee Juice: A Guide to this Sweet Chinese Fruit
Lychee juice, made from a delicate and sweet Chinese fruit, is commonly seen throughout China and Vietnam. This delicious tropical juice is refreshing and perfect for any occasion. What Is a Lychee? (Litchi) Lychee (also known as litchi fruit or lichee) is round, red, and has a bumpy exterior. Upon […]
Sparkling Watermelon Lychee Cocktail
For a hot summer day, this refreshing sparkling watermelon lychee cocktail is the ideal drink to share with friends. Preparation is quick and easy with just a few ingredients. A spiked watermelon seltzer is poured over a combination of fresh lychees and lychee juice, with fresh watermelon and mint as […]
Muoi Ot (Vietnamese Chili Salt)
Muối Ớt, Vietnam’s vibrant and spicy chili salt, is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite fruits, especially those slightly unripe such as green mangoes and tart-like guava fruit or green apples. Serving Muoi Ot When staying at our fruit garden property in the Mekong River Delta, a constant on our […]
Lychee Martini Recipe
This simple and delicious Lychee Martini recipe is the perfect twist on the classic martini. By adding the exotic sweet tropical fruit of lychee, you will be transported to your favourite summer holiday destination. Lychee is a tropical fruit with a reddish pink exterior and a juicy jelly-like flesh. Although […]
Vietnamese Pho Bo Recipe – The National Dish of Vietnam
When I think about Vietnamese food, the first dish that always pops into my mind is Pho. This beloved soup, with its mix of meat, herbs, and rice noodles soaked in a flavorful broth, truly stands out in the rich landscape of Vietnamese cuisine. But what makes Pho really special […]