A Splash of Soy: Everyday Food from Asia

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The addition of macadamias is a nod to my Australian roots; it’s a famous nut down under that is buttery and creamy, adding blissful texture to the fudginess of the brownie (and yes, these brownies are the fudgy kind! I always have a running argument with my grandkids and my husband about cleaning up as you go along.

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A little espresso powder enhances the spice and caramel notes of the chocolate, because coffee and chocolate share the same flavour characteristics.And when you hear your bottle make a deep “glug” sound as air gets sucked back in, you know you’ve hit your mark. Author Lara Lee takes influence from her upbringing to a Chinese-Indonesian father and Australian mother, eulogising the contrasts in flavour, temperature and texture offered by the cuisine of her childhood. Today, however, most recipes are written to be as transparent about measurements as possible, Moulton added. It was a generous dish, warm, fruity and satisfying, and one that can be multiplied easily to suit larger events.

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Add the prawns in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes each side, or until they are just cooked through. Here you'll find inventive brunch ideas like a Tom Yum Bloody Mary, spicy sides like Sambal Patatas Bravas, easy noodles like Cheesy Kimchi Linguine with Gochujang Butter and many more punchy curries, stir-fries and rice recipes from glazed meat to fragrant veg. I rarely offer a starter, preferring to put a few bits and pieces on the table for everyone to help themselves. Whether you’re hosting friends or looking forward to a family weekend, here are the perfect selections, from spicy sambal prawns to sweet caramel brownies. Standardized measuring tools weren’t manufactured until about a hundred years ago, Kimball noted, so before then, all cooking was done by estimates, memory and intuition.If this is an intimate lunch I am happy to make something for just two of us to share – a stir-fry, perhaps, (something I will never consider for a large group) that can be cooked while you chat, the kitchen doors wide open to the sunshine.