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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...