Recipes
Ayam Betutu Gilimanuk (Spicy Balinese Chicken)
Last year, during the summer, I met my girlfriend’s family in Indonesia. During that trip, I came across Flavors of Indonesia in the airport at Yogyakarta while I was waiting for the flight back to Jakarta. Anthony Bourdain recommended the book and RS mentioned that the chef who wrote the book was well-known and well-regarded in Indonesia. So, with ...
Sambal Rujak (Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce)
Rujak Buah, which is a fruit salad with spicy peanut sauce, is a popular street food in Jakarta. Vendors can often be found with their carts nearby schools and office buildings. I forget exactly how I was introduced to Sambal Rujak. I think RS had some that we tried with some fruit. I must’ve liked ...
Chocolate-Orange Tiramisu
This is my other tiramisu recipe. It also comes from Rome: Centuries in an Italian Kitchen. I’ve enjoyed this book quite a bit over the last year, and I’ve really enjoyed this recipe. It uses marmalade and chocolate custard, which works really well. This recipe has been altered from the original, which used 100ml water ...
California Chicken Sandwich
I found out this year that Gordon Ramsay has become a triathlete, and has produced Ultimate Fit Food: Mouth-watering Recipes to Fuel Your Life. I’ve been a fan of Gordon Ramsay since watching Hell’s Kitchen back when I was in university. Since moving to Doha, I’ve been lucky enough to enjoy meals in his restaurants on ...
Tiramisu
My first experience with tiramisu happened in St. John’s. K and I went to a fancy steakhouse downtown, and when we ordered desserts, I chose tiramisu because I had no idea what it was and I was feeling adventurous, and K played it safe with a custard dish. Since I’ve started living overseas, this has ...
Khai Yat Say (Thai-style Stuffed Omelette)
Two years ago, one of my friends got married in Thailand. They had a fantastic ceremony, and I was honoured to be part of the festivities. I had actually never been to Thailand until his wedding. It’s a trip that never interested me because the country attracts that exact kind of tourists I prefer to ...