Kaeng khua is a bit more sophisticated than the common Kaeng Som-it often features sour vegetables and the more accessible rural meats such as chicken, fresh-water, fish, shellfish and snails. The following recipe is an example of a sour variety. Other common versions include fish and sour bamboo shoots (no tamarind water) or dried salt [...]
1 lb (500 g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 3 tablespoons softened butter or ghee Pinch of sugar, or to taste (optional) ¾-1 cup (200-250 ml) warm water or milk METHOD Sift the flour and salt together. Add the egg, butter, sugar and a little milk at a time, kneading until you [...]
Pork belly or pork loin Pinch of salt Oil Marinade For each 2 lb (1 kg) of pork use: ½ teaspoon five-spice powder 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 3 cloves garlic, crushed Salt to taste 1 tablespoon honey METHOD Score the meat lightly then return it skin-side [...]
(Make 3 as a single dish) 1 oz (25 g) dried lily buds 1 oz (25 g) dried tofu skin, soaked in warm water for 15 minutes or 1 oz (25 g) dried tofu twists, soaked overnight ½ cup (125 ml) water ½ teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon Chinese wine or sherry Salt and pepper [...]
3 tablespoons oil 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root ½ small onion, chopped 3 oz (80 g) lean ham or Chinese roast pork (cha siew), shredded 4½ (125 g) crab meat 4½ (125 g) shredded bamboo shoots 4½ (125 g) prepared shark fin, soaked in water for 20 minutes then drained 4 eggs, lightly beaten [...]
Roti Jala is a lightly cooked pancake with holes that is often served with rich Malay curries. 2 cups (500 g) flour Salt to taste 3 eggs, lightly beaten Thin coconut milk or water METHOD Grease a frying pan and heat it over medium heat. Sift the flour and salt together, then add the [...]
This rich and hot curry comes from the north, and is very much like the Thai Muslim Curry. Serve with plain rice or Roti, and a fresh sweet and sour accompaniment such as Tomato Pickle or Green Mango and Soy Sauce Sambal. 1½ (750 g) chuck steak, trimmed of fat and cubed 4 tablespoons oil [...]
