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Key To Flavorful Biryani – MEAT!
When preparing a delicious biryani, the quality of the meat is crucial, as it significantly influences the dish's flavor and texture. Always opt for fresh meat, as freshness ensures the best flavor, tenderness, and overall texture. Look for meat with a bright color and no unpleasant odor. Purchase from reputable sources to guarantee quality and proper handling; organic or free-range options often provide better flavor and texture. A moderate fat content can enhance the meat's flavor and moisture, with well-marbled pieces (small flecks of fat) being more flavorful.
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Indian-Style Chicken Rice
Chicken rice is undeniably one of Singapore's national treasures! Growing up as an Indian in this beautiful city, I had the pleasure of indulging in the delicious chicken rice from our beloved hawker centers. There’s something so magical about the succulent chicken, fragrant rice, and savory broth and the spicy chilli sauce that makes this dish a favorite among everyone, from children to adults. The aroma that wafts through the air as a vendor is cooking it, the tender texture of the chicken, and the rich flavors all come together to create a comforting meal that feels like a warm hug whenever I buy a packet of chicken rice from…
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Old Fashioned Mee Goreng
Mee Goreng, a signature Singaporean dish, showcases Indian and Malay influences in its aromatic blend of spices, tangy calamansi, and savoury soy. The stir frying over very high heat using an iron wok imparts a smoky essence, elevating the stir-fried noodles, infusing them with a delectable, charred flavour and enticing aroma.
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Curried Seafood Pasta
I was recently asked about pairing pasta with curry or incorporating curry powder into pasta dishes for a flavorful outcome. From my experience, I've found that most carbohydrates can blend well with curry powder or various spices. When preparing a Marinara sauce for pasta, I often enhance its flavor profile by adding a touch of Kashmiri chili powder, garam masala, or sometimes even curry powder.
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Prawn Biryani
This Prawn Biryani bursts with a harmonious medley of zesty, tangy, and subtly spicy notes, making it a delectable centerpiece for the festive celebration.
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Beating Thosai Batter By Hand
For the Tamils, thosai making is a culinary tradition that has been passed down through generations. The process of beating thosai batter by hand is not only deeply rooted in this tradition but it is also a cultural practice that connects people to their culinary roots and helps preserve the traditional way of making thosais.
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Hot Cross Mini Loaves
These mini, lightly sweet yeast loaves are perfect for Easter. Instead of brushing with apricot jam, you dust with sifted icing sugar.
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Indian Style Pupunha Spaghetti
It was a satisfying lunch – not overly heavy and I know for a fact that heart of palm is low in calories compared to actual pasta. It is versatile too as you can add it to any salad or curry. Try stir frying it with vegetables. It will be very nice in curries that have coconut milk example Thai green curry, a vegetable Korma or even the lemak sayur.
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Vegetarian Bolognese Pizza
I was craving for a spicy pizza and spaghetti Bolognese whole of last week and just did not have the time to do anything about it. Today’s lunch is a Spicy Impossible Bolognese Pizza!
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Garlic Rice with Egg
There is a distinctive taste in stir-fries cooked by Chinese restaurant chefs, who are great masters of “wok-hei” or wok-breath in Cantonese, which refers to the unique flavour produced by the wok. Wok-hei can only be achieved if the wok is smoking hot even before oil is added. I used peanut oil as it has a high smoking point and a nutty flavour.