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All Things Prawn

December 11, 2024 smitsa 0

A series of three recipes for using king prawns. As we say this is for ‘all things prawn’. (1) King Prawns with Coconut Crumb (10 […]

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Preparing Mahore

December 6, 2024 smitsa 0

“Mahore” (ม้าฮ่อ) is indeed a traditional Thai starter, though it is not as commonly known as some other dishes like satay or spring rolls. It […]

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Cooking With A Poussin

December 4, 2024 smitsa 0

In cooking, a poussin is a young chicken, typically slaughtered at about 4–6 weeks of age, making it smaller and more tender than a standard […]

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Chinese Recipes Using Carp

November 5, 2024 smitsa 1

Recipe 1: Steamed Carp with Ginger and Scallions This method preserves the fish’s tenderness and highlights its delicate flavor, with ginger and scallions enhancing the […]

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What is Okpa?

August 18, 2024 smitsa 0

Okpa is a traditional Nigerian dish made from the flour of Bambara groundnuts, also known as Bambara beans or Vigna subterranea. It is a popular […]

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What is Caruru?

August 17, 2024 smitsa 0

Caruru is a traditional Brazilian dish with deep roots in the Afro-Brazilian culture, particularly in the northeastern state of Bahia. This dish is a flavorful […]

black eye beans used to make akara.

What is Akara?

August 17, 2024 smitsa 0

Akara is a traditional West African dish made from black-eyed peas (also known as cowpeas) that are blended into a batter and deep-fried until golden […]

Old Japanese street. A place for the culinary art of Kaiseki.

What is Kaiseki?

August 2, 2024 smitsa 0

Kaiseki (懐石) is a traditional Japanese multi-course haute cuisine, often considered the pinnacle of Japanese dining. Rooted in history and culture, kaiseki reflects the epitome […]