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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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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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Recipe: Hot pepper prawns

Posted on October 6, 2004March 17, 2015by Madhu Menon
Hot Pepper Prawns

This dish takes only 3 minutes from wok to table and is a delicious way of enjoying prawns.

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Recipe: Ma Po Tofu

Posted on September 14, 2004March 17, 2015by Madhu Menon
Ma Po Tofu

Ma Po Tofu is a hot and tasty specialty from the Sichuan province of China. We have both the regular and vegetarian versions for you.

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Recipe: Tofu stir-fried with basil (Tao Hoo Pad Bai Kaprao)

Posted on August 31, 2004March 17, 2015by Madhu Menon
Tofu stir-fried with basil

Tofu is stir-fried in a fiery, flavourful mix of chillies, garlic, and basil in a recipe that takes only 10 minutes.

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