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How to become a better cook

Posted on January 5, 2012June 8, 2022by Madhu Menon
Chef Knife

How to become a better cook, starting from scratch. Follow this guide by Chef Madhu Menon

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Make great scrambled eggs

Posted on September 21, 2011April 21, 2015by Madhu Menon
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 […]

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Recipe: Tom Kha Gai (Thai coconut soup)

Posted on June 8, 2007March 20, 2015by Madhu Menon
Tom Kha Gai

Tom Kha is a rich, creamy Thai soup with a strong earthy flavour. This is Chef Menon’s restaurant recipe.

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Recipe: Tamarind chicken wings

Posted on August 1, 2005March 17, 2015by Madhu Menon

These chicken wings are a yummy finger food snack or appetiser for a large group of people. And they’re easy to make.

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Make perfect steamed rice

Posted on January 10, 2005September 13, 2020by Madhu Menon
Rice

Here’s how to make steamed rice that’s fluffy, soft, and separate without using any oil.

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Recipe: Orange-lemon Chicken

Posted on January 5, 2005March 17, 2015by Madhu Menon
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.

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Recipe: Eggplant in tangy chilli sauce (Terong Balado)

Posted on December 27, 2004March 17, 2015by Madhu Menon
Terong Balado (Eggplant in chilli sauce)

A quick and easy eggplant dish in a tangy chilli sauce

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Recipe: Tom Yam Gai Soup

Posted on December 2, 2004March 19, 2015by Madhu Menon
Tom Yam 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.

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How to make great fried rice

Posted on November 5, 2004March 19, 2015by Madhu Menon
Basil fried rice

Making great fried rice is not a black art. Chef Menon explains it all in simple terms.

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