This is a typical post-hangover dish that I like to make for myself – hearty, easy to whip up, and spicy enough to wake me up from my alcohol-induced stupor. As with most fried rice/noodle dishes, it’s a great way to use up leftover food or random stuff you can find in your refrigerator. In [...]
Archive for the ‘Mains’ Category
Tom yum yaki udon
Posted in Comfort Food, Mains, Noodles & Rice on December 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Roasted pork belly and spinach salad
Posted in Healthy, Mains, Salads on December 7, 2008 | 1 Comment »
More than Justin Timberlake’s dancing, more than 30 Rock, I love roasted pork belly. There’s nothing more amazing then biting into a hefty chunk of belly, with the fat melting in your mouth and the meat exploding with flavour. Done right, it can be beautifully sinfully delicious.
“Sinful” is the operative word here. So I thought [...]
Laksa Risotto
Posted in Comfort Food, Mains on May 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I can’t believe it’s been nearly half a year since I’ve posted a recipe here! Then again, a lot has happened since January: I got promoted to a new, more challenging department; I went on a few holidays including one that was pretty life-transforming; and I’ve started afresh as a singleton. So I guess it’s [...]
Warm Couscous Salad with Grilled Red Peppers and Halloumi
Posted in Grilling, Healthy, Mains on January 6, 2008 | 11 Comments »
This is one of my all-time favourite party dishes for potlucks; it’s tasty, light, and suitable for vegetarians/vegans. It’s also good for a quick and easy dinner after work, as it takes only about 20 minutes to prepare and assemble.
I love everything about halloumi – how it’s buttery, tasty, and mysteriously unable to melt when [...]
