If there was a dish that followed a spice trail it would be the Beef Masaman Curry. Although it is now widely known as a Thai dish, this curry has hints of Persian origins, Masaman being a variation of Masalman which is Muslim in Persian. Introduced to Thailand via the […]
Author: acmowlai
Coffee and Nut Loaf
If you love coffee, like I do, then this is the loaf cake for you. Delightfully moist tender crumb, with chopped nuts and hints of fragrant spices- cinnamon and cardamom. Coffee flavour in the cake and more in the Coffee Glaze. I’m one of those who doesn’t wake up properly […]
Dutch Almond Fingers
This is my version of the spiced Dutch Almond Fingers called Gevulde Speculaas . ”Gevulde” is Dutch for stuffed and these finger shortcrust cookies certainly are – with Marzipan. When baked , the Marzipan melts into the cookie imparting more almond flavour and more moistness. By no means is this […]
Pork Sinigang
As a transplant from the Philippines, now residing in Sydney, there’s nothing better than a bowl of piping hot Pork Sinigang, to chase away the homesickness blues. The wind could be fierce and blustering outside, but one taste of the sour broth and I’m happily transported back to my hometown […]
Breton Cookies(Sablé Breton)
These are classic French Salted Butter Cookies – crumbly and melt in your mouth full of buttery flavour. Originating from Brittany in the northeast of France (famous for their salted butter), these Breton Cookies(Sablé Breton) have a sandy texture and are traditionally round with fluted edges. Unbelievably delicious with just […]
White Chocolate and Coconut Bundt Cake
There’s a story going around, and this came up again because of the new Top Gun movie starring the everlasting Tom Cruise, that if you are in Tommy’s Nice List , you get gifted this White Chocolate and Coconut Bundt Cake come Christmas time or any other special occasion. I […]