Before the end of last year, my friend and I visited Bangkok Chinatown for a day. We didn’t really have anything planned, it just so happened that I wanted to be there as I’ve listed the area under my “Places to Visit in Bangkok 2018”. Come lunchtime, we went looking for this popular…
Category: Meatless
Vegan Red Curry
Straight up to the recipe everyone! I adapted this recipe from Hot Thai Kitchen, the only one I trust when it comes to cooking Thai dishes. I used: water 2 cups, hot dried shiitake mushroom 4-6 pieces tomato paste 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp Golden Mountain sauce 1 tbsp Panang Red Curry…
Mushroom Nuggets and Japanese Potato Salad
Inspired by Washoku All of my Valentine’s Days in the past have been so remarkable I forgot all about them. Tonight, as I sit here taking a break, I realized I have nothing planned tomorrow. Well I do but that’s work-related and who wants to hear about that? My jowa is traveling to…
Vegan Red Curry Mung Beans on Jasmine Rice
I have always loved mung beans. Back home, the pre-boiled munggo it is mostly sautéed in garlic and tomatoes. I recently found out that there are major tribal differences in cooking the munggo guisado. Of course, I prefer the Ilonggo version, soupy and has additional vegetables in it. I consider it comfort food….
When I was away
Well, there’s really no reason or point in explaining why I haven’t posted a single thing since months ago. NO matter how swamped I was I could’ve always made time to post, yes? I didn’t and that’s it. Meanwhile, I can tell you what I’ve done so far. I got a job that…
Deep Fried Tofu
Deep Fried Tofu (soaked in stock) 2 blocks soft tofu 30 grams each Oil for deep frying For the stock: 1 ½ cups chicken stock 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp mirin Garnish: Toasted black seeds Chopped scallion 1. Drain the tofu by wrapping it in kitchen paper towels. Next, set it on…
Pump Up Your Kicks
I miss listening to the radio. I am a part of the generation who grew up listening to cassette tapes, on-air music countdowns and pages of song lyrics with guitar chords on them. The best part back then was calling the radio station, make a request and when the DJ preludes a few…
Serendipity and I
Yesterday, as I told Jenny of www.jennysseredipity.com, I wasn’t in my best. I’m choosing not to delve into the details. It was just something that hurt, really hurt. I’m not a materialistic person, I’m rather practical. I’m also the type who’d find regret unnecessary once the path I choose doesn’t go my way….
Are you still waiting? (Daigoku Imo)
Korean singer Hee Young sang the single Are you still waiting?, from her album So Sudden for the Korean drama Lie to Me’s OST which I absolutely adore. The song has a folksy feel to it and it get your head bobbing and just feeling the beat. It’s the inspiration for today’s post. This…
Guacamole
Guacamole is essentially an avocado based sauce that originated in the Aztecs in Mexico. I haven’t encountered any bottle based guacamole yet but have heard about (never interested in) this condiment because I’m more of a chili based fan. The other day we were able to buy the deep purple skinned smallish type…
