Chinese Chicken & Cashew Stir Fry – quick, vibrant, and packed with flavour! Stir-fries are one of my favourite ways to pack in loads of veggies while keeping things easy, fresh, and delicious. This dish comes together in no time, with tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a rich, savoury sauce that coats everything beautifully. For the veggies, I used kohlrabi and chard, and they worked like a dream. Kohlrabi stays wonderfully crisp and soaks up all the bold, umami flavours – it has a texture similar to bamboo shoots, making it a great addition. The chard adds punchy colour, and…
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Continue ReadingKangkung Pelecing (Water Spinach in a Spicy Tomato & Coconut Sauce) We first fell in love with Kangkung Pelecing when travelling through Lombok, and honestly, we ordered it with almost every meal. This vibrant Indonesian side dish is simple yet bursting with flavour — the kind of recipe that proves…
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Continue ReadingRendang Ayam Padang – Coconut Chicken Rendang! If you know me at all you know I’m nuts about Indonesian food. We’ve been there on many travels and mainly the food keeps bringing us back. Rich, bold, spicy, packed with flavor—Indonesian cuisine just hits different. Every bite feels like a perfect…
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Continue ReadingWoooowie this was a great little soup! If you’re after a comforting, flavour-packed soup that basically cooks itself—Malaysian Chicken Laksa is your answer. I made this for friends the other night when I had a busy day and not a lot of hands-on cooking time, and wow… it absolutely delivered.…
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Continue ReadingThis Indonesian chicken soup is my ultimate comfort food. It might take a bit of time, but it’s a labour of love—and trust me, totally worth every minute. I’ve made it before with homemade chicken stock I had tucked away in the freezer, but this version is built from scratch,…
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Continue ReadingLooking for a fast, cozy, and flavour-packed meal? This Easy Red Curry Dumpling Soup ticks all the boxes. It’s warm, spicy, creamy, and deeply comforting—the perfect weeknight dinner when you want something delicious but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Inspired by a recipe from @brendan_pang, this soup…
