Quick and easy “A bolognese meat-based sauce originated from Bologna, Italy.” Growing up, I admit for being one of the pickiest eater in the world. It was very difficult for my mom but she knew that she could never go wrong with spaghetti bolognese. Even when I used to visit dad at the hotel’s he’d work in, I would religiously order for both lunch and dinner spaghetti bolognese because I wanted nothing else but a […]
Quick and easy “Steamed rice stir-fried in a wok, often mixed with other ingredients, such as eggs, vegetables, and meat. As a homemade dish, fried rice is typically made with leftover ingredients (including vegetables, meat) from other dishes, leading to countless variations.” Studying and working in Perth, a lot of the times I would come home quite late and fried rice would be one of the quickest dishes to whip up for both my brother and I.
Quick and easy “Is a very spicy curry flavoured with candlenuts, galangal and vinegar. From the Eurasian Kristang (Cristão) culinary tradition in Singapore and Malacca, Malaysia. It is often served during Christmas and on other special occasions.” My aunty Val is renown in the family to making Devil’s curry and even making it incredibly spicy that it is difficult to finish the dish without a glass or two a water. When ever someone mentioned this […]
Quick and easy “Flat rice noodle soup.” I love this simple noodle dish, it is very quick. Once making it for a friend and his housemates because they all came down with the flu, I made sure to cut extra chilli to unblock the nose.
Quick and easy “Egg noodle with a spicy slightly sweet curry-like gravy. A popular noodle dish in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.” When mom made this dish, she loved it so much that she made it less than a week later. You can really taste the candlenuts mixed with sweet potato.
Quick and easy “A staple food prepared in North Africa, traditionally steamed and served with meat or vegetables.” I learnt a different couscous version by cafe owners who came from Turkey, way back when I used to live in Perth. This version to me is very light and refreshing for summer.
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