Asian Archive

  • Bombay Lamb & Cardamom Curry

    Bombay Lamb & Cardamom Curry

    I’m a fan of cardamom – not so much when you bite into a whole pod, bur I do love...
  • Beef Vindaloo

    Beef Vindaloo

    I do love a vindaloo. I have a few recipes for it already on this site, but here’s another one,...
  • Mughlai Chicken

    Mughlai Chicken

    Once in a while I make a curry that takes me completely by surprise – this appeared to be a...
  • Spicy Pork Stir Fry

    Spicy Pork Stir Fry

    Here’s a delicious stir fry for pork or beef. It’s full of flavour and actually packs a little punch of...
  • Parsi Style Chicken Curry

    Parsi Style Chicken Curry

    The Parsi community of India originally migrated from Persia about 1,000 years ago. They brought with them many culinary delights,...
  • Chicken Biryani

    Chicken Biryani

    It’s the ultimate all-in-one-pot dinner. Words cannot describe how fabulous the biryani is. It’s quite possibly the jewel in India’s...
  • Chinese Broccoli in Sweet Sauce

    Chinese Broccoli in Sweet Sauce

    I love the crunchiness of Chinese broccoli. This is a simple dish which has a lovely, slightly sweet sauce. It’s...
  • Shangri-la Beef with Snow Peas

    Shangri-la Beef with Snow Peas

    Cooking for me normally involves quite a lot of time in the kitchen. I am fairly new to Chinese food...
  • Chinese Red Pork

    Chinese Red Pork

    I love that the Chinese love pork. It’s one of my favourite meats – so tasty and versatile. Cooked slowly,...
  • Chettinad Chicken Curry

    Chettinad Chicken Curry

    Here’s a second recipe for Chettinad Chicken for this site. Strange that the same titled dish can be so vastly...
  • Chinese Cucumber & Sesame Salad

    Chinese Cucumber & Sesame Salad

    Cucumbers aren’t the most versatile of vegetables, but the Chinese have created some of the tastiest, and simplest ways to...
  • Chinese Green Beans

    Chinese Green Beans

    Whenever I go for Chinese food I order the green beans. I love the wrinkled texture and the intense, flavour...