Home cooking for children and adults
Simple 3 ingredient chili mix that can be used as a marinade, baste or accompaniment to any meal. Packed with ginger, chili and garlic, the mix is perfect to use on prawns or as a dip. When prepared properly, the mix will easily keep for 2 months, if no-one eats […]
Some matches are made in heaven -spicy mayo and chicken burgers or chips or burgers or crudités or sushi or… well, you get the gist. Spicy mayo or perinaise as Nando’s calls it, goes best with just about anything grilled – just wait until you spread it on some freshly […]
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce is an interesting dip or condiment to make. One can start from a really basic sauce beloved of children and gradually add complexity to match a more discerning palate. Ideally, the recipe should lend itself to all occasions and should store well in a fridge, though […]
This is the basic recipe hitting the sweet, spicy, garlic and sour notes – we also have a more complex – asian-style recipe with ginger and fish sauce, if you prefer.
This recipe is inspired by The Indonesian Kitchen, though it has been adapted over the years to suit local ingredients and my family’s palate. It is a far cry from the real stuff, which I had in Indonesia, as most of the required ingredients are not readily avalable. I prefer […]