Posts Tagged ‘curry’

stir-fried roti with chicken curry

stir-fried roti with chicken curry

Lunch is leftover Nyonya-style chicken curry from the day before. Rather than simply re-heat and serve with rice, I shred the chicken meat and stir-fry with crispy fluffy roti…

nyonya-style chicken curry

nyonya-style chicken curry

There is a crisp air this morning that signals autumn is well underway (down under) and it’s time to switch from fresh, light, zingy salads to more robust, earthy and comforting dishes. For me a big flavoured chicken curry always does the trick. I decide on Nyonya-style as Christopher and I have been talking about our time in Malaysia and of course the food.

banana blossom & prawn curry

banana blossom & prawn curry

Banana blossoms are either made into salads or cooked in curries. They have a fairly neutral taste though there is a slight earthiness similar to fresh bamboo shoots. They work great with bold flavours.

pork & jack fruit curry

pork & jack fruit curry

It takes me a little while to grasp that April is autumn rather than spring here. The drop in temperature this week makes the early mornings and evenings decidedly nippy. Salads and stir-fries are no longer substantial and makes me long for slow-cooked curries and stews.

tamarind pork

tamarind pork

This is my favourite pork dish, robust in flavour and the meat melts in the mouth. Paired with tamarind, the fruity sourness compliments the meat.

slow-cooked duck & potato curry

slow-cooked duck & potato curry

The slow-cooking of the onion, garlic and chilli paste give this curry a distinct flavour. Duck and potato are my favourite combination.

tomato fish curry

tomato fish curry

We were served this fish curry at a local roadside restaurant on the way to the Shan state. I love it when we stumble upon such a find.