3½ oz (100 g) coriander seed 1 oz (25 g) cumin seed 1 oz (25 g) fennel seed 1½ tablespoons ground turmeric 1 tablespoon peppercorns 35-70 medium-length dried chilies FISH CURRY POWDER 3½ oz (100 g) coriander seed 1 oz (25 g) cumin seed 1½ tablespoons fennel seed 1½ tablespoons turmeric 1 tablespoon peppercorns 35-70 [...]
These are Nyonya spring rolls that incorporate Chinese and Southeast Asian ingredients. One roll makes an interesting snack or entrée; two or three a satisfying lunch. Stuffed Pancake Rolls are prepared and eaten in two different ways: most commonly as a kind of crêpe, or sealed and deep-fried in the manner of a mainstream Chinese [...]
Never use a thawed frozen duck for this princely dish! 1 fat fresh duck (about 4 lb/2 kg) cleaned but with its neck still attached if possible ½ teaspoon five-spice powder 2 teaspoons salt 2-3 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 lb (500 g) fresh bean sprouts Syrup 2 tablespoons honey ½ cup (125 ml) water 2 [...]
1½ lb (750 g) pork (top loin is best, but belly will do if it is skinned), cubed 2 tablespoons light soy sauce Pinch each of salt and pepper Oil for salt and pepper Oil for deep-frying Sprigs of fresh coriander and fresh red chilies, sliced diagonally Batter 10 heaping tablespoons flour 1 cup (250 [...]
1 lb (500 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1¾ oz (50 g) cornstarch Pinch each of salt and pepper 1 egg, separated 2 tablespoons water Oil for deep-frying Sliced cucumber and tomato for garnishing METHOD Rub the shrimp with salt, rinse and dry. Sift the cornstarch, salt and pepper into a bowl. Make a [...]
The technique in this recipe is also a popular way of cooking mussels in their shells. Add the slices chili and the mussels to the pan and stir-fry until they open, then add sugar and soy sauce to taste, stir and serve. 1 lb (500 g) fish (bream, snapper, dart, morwong), for frying 1 tablespoon [...]
1 medium-sized fish for steaming or frying (dart, snapper, bream, blackfish) 1 tablespoon flour Oil for deep-frying 1 lime or lemon 1 cup (250 ml) water 1 tablespoon white vinegar 4 tablespoons sugar, or to taste 2 teaspoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch, more if you want a thinker sauce Pinch each of salt [...]
