Chili Ginger Shrimp

Chili Ginger Shrimp The Asian method of preparation likes to “crispen” the texture of shrimp so they are quickly soaked in a light brine solution before stir-frying. It brings back the fresh sea flavour and removes that chemical additive that some processors use to give the product longevity.  Back when I was cooking at the Kettle of Fish a sea food chef Bara Katsumi taught me this delicious way of quick frying shrimp. The Asians like to leave the shell on for a bigger flavour hit. I like to peel them when serving as a meal but unpeeled as an appetizer. I must...

Ground Chicken Ginger Garlic Lettuce Wra...

Ground Chicken Ginger Garlic Lettuce Wraps. Say that three times fast! That’s how fast this can be assembled. The fresh ground chicken can be the centre of any good recipe. I like to mince fresh thigh meat with a sharp knife adding small chunks of peeled ginger at the same time. Garlic, pepper, fennel bulb and onion added as you mince all the ingredients together. Leave little chunks and add potato or daikon radish to the mixture for more filler. Fresh ground sea salt, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander seeds with a dash of allspice. On high heat Sauté all the...

Toasted Krabi Salad Sandwich

Toasted Krabi Salad. The many times that I have eaten a California roll from my favourite Japanese or Korean take out in the local mall has always been a good tasty lunch item with a stir-fry. I asked the cook why his California Rolls tasted so good and he explained he uses premium kamaboko.  Ah! Meanwhile after a short search on the internet found that TNT sells the good surimi kamaboko. So I made a nice krabi salad adding some mayonnaise, old bay seasonings, lemon, lime, worcestershire and a shot of tabasco celery salt, pepper. Chopped some green onions and celery...

Pad Thai Laos Stew

Cooking authentic in Lao and Thai culinary traditions needed lots of rehearsals to get the flavours balanced. A good selection of needed ingredients require research information on available sources .Different locations in the many provinces add ingredients from their origin. Simple street food dishes are always made to order using the freshest ingredients and served to you as a VIP guest.  The Laos cuisine is a personal favourite and will give you a food rush that will make you smile from ear to ear. The simple Pad dishes are first class and all served with quality and...