This traditional Khmer raw fish salad recipe for phlea trei makes a Cambodian ceviche usually made with a local firm white fish ‘cooked’ in citrus juice. It’s an ancient Khmer dish that feels contemporary, which is why it can be found on the menus of Cambodia’s finest Cambodian restaurants. We use salmon for this dish, … Read more
This traditional Scotch eggs recipe for the classic British picnic snack has a Thai-influenced twist inspired by the Thai stir-fry favourite, pad kra pao or pad gaprao. Scotch eggs are traditionally made with a boiled egg wrapped in seasoned sausage meat, which is crumbed and deep-fried. Here, I’ve given the minced pork a pad kra … Read more
This kaya coconut jam recipe makes the sweet spread for kaya toast just like you’d find in a traditional Singaporean or Malaysian kopitiam. A simple recipe with just a few ingredients – eggs, sugar, coconut milk, and pandan leaves – it’s nevertheless slow-going for a smooth, creamy spread, but it’s worth it. Like many of … Read more
Our best Russian recipes make traditional Russian dishes just like my baboushka used to make. They include everything from the Russian and Ukrainian dumplings called pelmeni and vareniki to hearty comforting soups such as borscht and shchi, for which you’ll find countless renditions all over Russia, Ukraine and former countries of the Soviet Union or … Read more
This easy chive and pork dumplings recipe makes the Cambodian-Chinese version of jiaozi, the delicious dumplings found right across China. In Cambodia, they are more rustic – no fancy pleating here – and packed with chives and a little ground pork mince. Dip them in either chilli oil or a do-it-yourself sauce of chilli, soy … Read more