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Archive for the ‘Hot & Spicy’ Category
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Tom Kha Gai – (Thai Chicken Coconut Soup)
Tom Kha Gai is a soup made of chicken (Gai) cooked (Tom) in coconut milk and spiced, among others, with galangal (Kha), lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. It’s quick, easy and delicious and therefore ranks as one of my favourite …
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Sirloin Steak in Spicy Orange Vinaigrette
As we are still on our low carb diet, meat and vegetables is what makes up most of our meals. Although I love meat and vegetables at some point you start looking for new and exciting ways to prepare them. …
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Three Bean Chili Con Carne
Every once in a while it’s just time for a good old chili pot. It’s straightforward to make, keeps well, so it can be prepared the night before and the bigger the pot the better it tastes. Great also the …
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Green Cabbage Curry
Although my favourite curry is a traditional red Thai curry, this green Indian curry is a nice alternative every now and then. The cabbage curry or kobi nu shak is cooked with green chillies and flavoured with turmeric and mustard …
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Spicy Ginger Chicken Delight with Saffron Rice
Inspired by the north Indian cuisine of the Punjab region here is a spicy chicken dish that is still mild enough for the European palate. It’s a great alternative to the standard curries and offers a refreshing taste experience. The …
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GAI Pad Grapao – Hot Wok With Chicken
If you love Thai food you will definitely enjoy this dish. With lots of vegetables it is a healthy, spicy and great tasting meal usually served with rice. While you can prepare this meal in any old pan using a …
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Red Thai Curry – Gaeng Pet Gai Recipe
We love hot food and therefore it’s only natural that we have a Thai curry in our repertoire. For ages I tried to piece this recipe together on my own, until my girlfriend in a stroke of genius organised a …
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Chilli Oil
Chilli oil is the simplest way to add a bit of flavour to virtually any dish. You can either use it to cook with in place of normal oil, or simply drizzle some over freshly prepared dishes. It will liven …