Category Archives: Rice

Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp/prawn fried rice one of my favorite comfort foods because it is easy to make and transforms leftover cooked white rice. It can be fully customized with the vegetables and protein that you like. The succulent shrimp, juicy peas and sweetcorn add delicious texture. Also, the hits of green onion and sesame oil add extraContinue reading “Shrimp Fried Rice”

Crispy Panko Eggplant and Rice

Eggplants or aubergines belong to the nightshade family of plants and are used in many dishes across the globe. Although, commonly considered a vegetable they’re technically a fruit as they are grown from a flowering plant and contain seeds. They are a nutrient dense food containing a good number of vitamins, minerals, and fiber inContinue reading “Crispy Panko Eggplant and Rice”

Creamy Miso Eggplant Rice Bowl

This is a scrumptious healthy lunch or dinner option that is loaded with lots of yummy variety and textures. The deliciously caramelized eggplant also has a luscious creamy center in the middle. The combination of pan-fried mackerel, boiled egg, diced carrots, fragrant Jasmine rice and shredded collard greens, colorfully elevate this otherwise minimalist dish. ServesContinue reading “Creamy Miso Eggplant Rice Bowl”

Thai Basil Chicken

Thai Basil Chicken is also known as Pad Krapow Gai. I’ve been on fresh herb kick of late. I love all herbs and basil is one of my all-time favorites to accent a dish. The heart of this dish is the Thai basil. It has a deep purple stem and has a sweet, anise-like scentContinue reading “Thai Basil Chicken”

Coconut Chicken,Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry

Autumn or Fall Season is such a spectacular time of the year especially in a forest. Burnt orange, mulberry red and golden yellow leaves blaze brightly until they fall for winter. Hauntingly beautiful scenes. Have the leaves begun to change where you live? In keeping with the splendidly colorful foliage upon us. I made thisContinue reading “Coconut Chicken,Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry”

Chicken Katsu Curry

A popular dish in Japan that is quick to make with ready made curry bricks. This is one of my favorite curry dishes. The delicious aroma of this curry is mouth-wateringly good. I used S&B Japanese curry roux blocks and they are so quick to make. It has a mild and sweet flavor that goesContinue reading “Chicken Katsu Curry”

Vegetable Medley Fried Rice

Homemade fried rice with simple everyday ingredients and it is quicker than takeout. This is an ideal way to use leftover ingredients you may happen to have. The best part of this classic is that you can rustle it up in under 10 minutes. For an extra taste explosion, I would recommend a big dollopContinue reading “Vegetable Medley Fried Rice”

Tofu and Eggplant Stir-Fry

This easy Tofu and Eggplant Stir-fry recipe is loaded with the most delicious velvety oyster sauce. It imparts a “meaty” rich savory flavor which adds depth to the soft eggplant and plain tofu.   Eggplant, aubergine and brinjal. What do you call them? Ingredients: Serves 2-3 2 cups of rice 1 firm tofu block 3Continue reading “Tofu and Eggplant Stir-Fry”