While we aren’t completely certain of the origins of canned sardines, we have a strong feeling that the good old English brought them over when they were in our parts all those years ago. Though less fashionable now, canned fish have been in British households for a very long time. In the UK, smoked…
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We went traipsing around looking for not-so-famous Nasi Lemak locations. Neighbourhood haunts where your nasi lemak lady knows your name and whether you prefer sambal sotong or rendang. Some are so under-the-radar, a horny husband can bring his mistress out for a nasi lemak date away from prying eyes...…
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This is the time of year where the humble date makes its way front and centre onto supermarket shelves. We decided to play around in the kitchen with this delicious fruit and find out more about it. This wonderfully underrated fruit has a multitude of health properties, which most people tend to overlook.…
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By far one of the most enjoyable projects I’ve undertaken for FriedChillies, these 7 curries did nothing to deter my appetite for even more curry. It’ll be a while before the smell of spice gets out of the office’s sofa cushions, but it was all totally worth it to bring to you 7 of the most delicious…
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Ok, we’ll admit to taking some liberties with the word burger. Here we attempted to recreate our favourite local dishes in burger form; meaning that we kept the main elements of a burger being a protein of some kind sandwiched between a carb with the possibility of it being eaten by hand. While these…
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Eggs! Never has there been a food item so complex, where different ways of cooking produces such dramatically different results. Eggs are the comfort food of so many people, enjoyed by so many cultures the world over. To whittle this list down to just seven was painful, but we managed to do it without…
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Chocoholic alert. There's so much chocolaty goodness going on in this article, why you might just internally combust from sheer glee. Here are seven great ways to get in touch with your chocolate DNA- or as I like to say it Daybreak, Noontime and Afterdark. Anytime is a good time for a bit of chocolate…
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The word chutney derives from the Hindi word chatni that translates to heavily spiced and it is often used as an accompaniment to a main dish. It can be in paste form or it can even resemble jam, the main difference being that it requires spices for it to be a true chutney. Best of all it's all wholly…
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Squid is something that can be difficult to do well. You either need to cook it very quick or for a long time for it to be tender- anywhere in between and you'll end up with a chewy flavoured rubber band. Here are 7 recipes we cooked up and found to work well with this slippery creature.
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Yes, this brownie is made from beans. Okay fine, chickpeas are legumes but imagine that! A tasty almost guilt-free dessert from chickpeas. Many have extolled the virtues of beans and legumes. We know they are a good source of fiber and protein. They are low in fat, cheap and there is an incredible variety…
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The yuletide is near and what better way to spread Christmas cheer than by whipping up a homemade edible gift for your loved ones? It’s a great way to save money while still giving them something from the heart. Here are 7 edible jar gifts that are sure to delight:
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Dear Gastronaughts (Floyd’s word describing those passionate about food),
Keith Floyd was undeniably one of the first chefs to take cooking shows to a new level. He brought in a sense of adventure whipping up dishes anywhere and everywhere around the world. He made cooking exciting and…
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