6 cloves garlic 1½-in (3-cm) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and finely chopped 1-2 teaspoons chili powder, to taste ½ teaspoons ground turmeric 2 tablespoons ground almonds 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Salt to taste 4 lb (2 kg) leg of lamb, with bone METHOD Mash the garlic and ginger to a fine paste. Mix [...]
This relish exemplifies the degree of attention and refinement that became the mark of the Nyonya kitchen. It makes a good vegetable dish for a party and keeps well in the refrigerator. You can halve the quantity to make it a side dish for a family meal. 1 English cucumber or 3 pickling cucumbers, cut [...]
Rice porridge was brought by the Chinese to every country in Southeast Asia. Two variations exits-one in which the rice grains remain separate, which is the Teochew versions, and one which is cooked long enough for the grains to be no longer visible ( the version favored by the Cantonese and Hainanese). For 1 lb [...]
Fried rice, rice porridge or noodle dishes are the traditional Chinese breakfast, but are rapidly being displaced by Western toast or cereal. However they also make great lunches. 2 tablespoons oil 2 eggs, beaten with a pinch of salt 1 onion, chopped 8 oz (250 g) shrimp, peeled and cooked Dash of light soy sauce [...]
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 [...]
This dish makes a good hors d’oeuvre in a meal of separate courses. 1 small chicken 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce ½ cup (125 ml) Chinese wine or a pale, not too dry sherry Vegetables for garnish (green onions, unpeeled cucumbers, fresh red chilies) METHOD Put the chicken in a pot with enough water to [...]
This is the most common Malay side dish, eaten with virtually everything. Only a tiny quality is placed on the plate, to be dipped into cautiously. 2 kaffir lime leaves (optional) 8 medium-length red chilies, coarsely chopped Salt to taste 1 teaspoon shrimp paste, or more, roasted-up to 3 or 4 times this amount [...]
