How to become a better cook, starting from scratch. Follow this guide by Chef Madhu Menon
How to become a better cook
Author: Madhu Menon
Make great scrambled eggs
Simple, creamy scrambled eggs are a delightful breakfast. It’s a dish designed to highlight the egg’s flavour without the need for any other strong flavours. Yet, I have friends who keep telling me they can’t get it right, or that it wasn’t as good as one they had at a hotel or restaurant. It is […]
Recipe: Tom Kha Gai (Thai coconut soup)
Tom Kha is a rich, creamy Thai soup with a strong earthy flavour. This is Chef Menon’s restaurant recipe.
Recipe: Tamarind chicken wings
These chicken wings are a yummy finger food snack or appetiser for a large group of people. And they’re easy to make.
Make perfect steamed rice
Here’s how to make steamed rice that’s fluffy, soft, and separate without using any oil.
Recipe: Orange-lemon Chicken
A delicious combination of chicken breasts with orange and lemon with just a touch of chilli that is delicious served both hot and cold.
Recipe: Eggplant in tangy chilli sauce (Terong Balado)
A quick and easy eggplant dish in a tangy chilli sauce
Recipe: Tom Yam Gai Soup
Tom Yam is the famous hot and sour soup from Thailand, available on every Thai menu. Here’s the recipe for Chef Menon’s version.
How to make great fried rice
Making great fried rice is not a black art. Chef Menon explains it all in simple terms.