Literally translating to “fried rice”, Nasi Goreng is simply Indonesia’s “twist” to a classic Asian stir-fried rice dish. In fact, its local popularity has earned it the title of the country’s national dish. Compared to other Asian varieties of fried rice, specifically to its Chinese counterparts, Nasi Goreng is distinct for its aroma and deep […]
Mexican Breakfast Burritos
Looking for a complete meal on-the-go? This Mexican-inspired breakfast burrito will surely satisfy any flavor cravings that you might have. It’s quick, easy, flavorful, and really packs neatly for a bring-along breakfast, snack. . . or even lunch. Here’s the real star of this dish – Mexican chorizo! Typically done with pork, pork fat, and […]
Slow Cooker Chicken Mole
Coming from an ancient word which means ‘mix’, Mole is basically a collective term for sauces used in Mexican cuisine and all dishes cooked from it. With chili being the main common ingredient, various versions of Mole may be prepared including locally available fruit, seeds, nuts, and spices such as cumin, cinnamon, and pepper. Though […]
Filipino Pork Binagoongan (Pork in Shrimp Paste Stew)
Pork stewed in shrimp paste? I know I may be getting some odd reactions with this dish, but before everything else, let me say that this quite uncommon combination simply works. Excellently, in fact just like a whole lot other strange-sounding Asian specialties. Well, there definitely is a reason why this has become a Filipino […]
Watermelon-Basil Coolers
Cool down with this perfectly fresh and straightforward summer cooler. Needing nothing more than a few seconds with a blender, there simply is no excuse to serving the entire family with a drink that’s both refreshing and healthy. There really is nothing more to this fancy-sounding drink than getting those main components blended up, chilled, […]