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Can You Microwave Poppadoms?
Yes! Making poppadoms in the microwave is a healthier option, quick and so easy to make. Just follow my instructions below and make sure you get the right type of poppadom, available here: ” Plain Madras Poppadoms ” Firstly, the right type … Continue reading
What Part Of Lemongrass Do I Use?
As Lemongrass is getting more and more popular in recipes, this is becoming a very common question. If your not sure what it is, Lemongrass is a citrusy , hard herb that is very popular in Asian cooking, in particular … Continue reading
What Spices Go In A Masala Dabba?
What Spices Go In A Masala Dabba? This is a common question that gets asked with nearly every Dabba bought. The simple answer is that there’s no fixed rule to what spices you keep in a masala dabba but a … Continue reading
RECIPE: Chicken Madras
RECIPE: Chicken Madras | The Asian Cookshop Try this great recipe out for Chicken Madras, really great results in a few easy steps – made even easier with my secret ingredient ‘Onion Masala Base’ – a universal curry paste created … Continue reading
How To Prepare: Bombay Duck
HOW TO PREPARE ‘BOMBAY DUCK’ As you may already know ‘Bombay Duck‘ is not actually from duck, but is a type of fish called Lottiya or ‘Bummalo’. It can be eaten fresh or dried and is very popular in India … Continue reading
Henna: How to get a darker stain
Ok, I have been a lover of Henna [or Mehndi as I know it] since childhood. I was always fascinated by the beautiful bridal colours and designs as I grew up. Like most new users I always found it hard … Continue reading
RECIPE: Chicken Jalmitah
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to share this quick recipe I tried with great results. I have been trying to recreate an old favourite first discovered on my travels, known simply as ‘Jalmitah’, which is thick, sweet and hot, packed with spicy … Continue reading
RECIPE: Singapore Noodles
Ferns Singapore Noodle Paste Just Reduced. NOW JUST £1.49! Recipe Singapore Style Noodle Stirfry Delicious and easy to prepare this has bags of flavour and is great with thinly sliced chicken strips. Recipe: Ingredients Required: 3 tsp Ferns … Continue reading
RECIPE: Satay BBQ Sticks by Yeos
Recipe Satay BBQ Sticks 4 servings. A rich, flavoursome satay that has a delicious spicy, nutty flavour. I marinate for longer to really get the flavour into the meat and then BBQ – when the suns out! Ingredients Required : 7 … Continue reading
RECIPE: Stirfried Shrimp in Hoisin Sauce
Recipe Stirfried Shrimp in Hoisin Sauce A great, easy to prepare stirfry that produces a delightful shrimp dish that is packed full of flavour. Both delicately spiced and sweet, the added salted plums in lee kum kee hoi sin sauce … Continue reading