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Claire Ritchie
Poké Bowl with Salmon Floss and Crab Stick (Isolation Style)
It has been many weeks since we last went out grocery shopping. Our family has managed to order most of our groceries online for home...
Claire Ritchie
Crispy Whole Snapper with Tamarind, Roasted Rice Powder and Lime Dipping Sauce
A couple of weeks ago, just before Melbourne’s Lockdown #6, we were fortunately enough to be able to catch up with some old friends in...
Claire Ritchie
Japanese Soy Sauce Cured Egg Yolk しょうゆ漬け卵黄
There are many ways to use up your left over egg yolks, and one of the laziest and easiest (not to mention delicious) methods is soy...
Claire Ritchie
Furikake
When you make dashi, you end up having leftover bonito flakes and kombu. I am a big fan of no (or minimal) food wastage, and try to work...
Claire Ritchie
Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) with Salmon or Tuna Floss
Travelling to Japan was one of the most rewarding culinary experiences I have had. Upon arriving at Narita Airport, my stomach was...
Claire Ritchie
Japanese Salmon or Tuna Floss
As we are still living in the strange times of Covid-induced isolation, I find I'm using more protein packed in a tin. This is a recipe...
Simon Ritchie
Roasted Rice Powder
This seasoning is used in many Thai dishes such as Beef Salad (Nam Tok) or even as a thickener for some Thai sauces. It really has a...
Claire Ritchie
Hong Kong Style Borscht Soup
Lately I have been watching a lot of news items about the situation in Hong Kong. It was such a wonderful vibrant city when I was growing...
Claire Ritchie
Japanese Soy Sauce Braised Pork Belly (Kakuni)
There is something special and very comforting about this melt-in-your-mouth pork belly dish. I love pork belly and I love soy sauce,...
Claire Ritchie
Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef with Rice Vermicelli Noodle Salad
My uncle is a Vietnamese chef who works in the iconic Ben's Vietnamese and Chinese Restaurant in Brisbane. One of the perks of having a...
Claire Ritchie
Cantonese (Hong Kong) Chilli Oil
Years ago, when I was still in high school in Hong Kong, my friends and I often visited noodle houses, especially during the winter...
Claire Ritchie
Thai Red Curry Chicken
One of the most classic Thai dishes which I turn into a one pot wonder with lots of healthy veggies. You can prepare the freshly made red...
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