Tapioca pearls are translucent balls made of cassava starch. Originally produced as a cheaper alternative to sago they are particularly popular in bubble tea and are used in many South East Asian desserts and drinks. Although they don’t have much flavour, the texture is wonderful. To make four generous portions, bring 9 cups of water…… Continue reading tapioca pearls with coconut and banana
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hainanese chicken rice
Adapted from early Chinese immigrants from Hainan province in Southern China, Hainanese Chicken Rice is a popular street food in Singapore and Malaysia. There are many different cooking methods and the dipping sauces seem to be a personal choice. I chose to follow Rosemary Brissenden’s recipe from her book South East Asian Food. The chicken is steeped…… Continue reading hainanese chicken rice
hot-pot
I love Vietnamese and Thai flavours so I decided to use these in a pork hot-pot. All the ingredients went straight into the pot: pork ribs, sliced eggplant, diced shallots and garlic, finely sliced chilli, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, stock, fish sauce and a little sugar. I put the lid on and baked it…… Continue reading hot-pot
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