Green Papaya and Prawn Salad (Goi Du Du)
I enjoyed so many great salads in Vietnam including a version of this Green Papaya and Prawn Salad (Goi Du Du). The secret is in the fresh ingredients and the combination that provides interest.
Deep-Fried Green Bananas with Green Chilli & Tamarind Dipping Sauce
When I was a child living in KwaZulu Natal, spicy battered deep-fried green bananas, or plantain when we could get it, was a delicacy we loved even more than fried chips. Here's a recipe for this dish served with a green chilli tamarind dipping sauce.
Hanoi Food Guide – a taste of North Vietnam
What to eat in Hanoi Hanoi Food Guide - what to eat on a first visit and the street foods I enjoyed best. Prepared for Fine Dining Lovers My very first impression of Vietnam is of Hanoi, after three arduous connecting flights. It is 7 30 am and the locals are commuting, as are we, [...]
Meet Vietnam – my story series on Instagram, Compilation
In this series, I share the little moments and special people I’ve encountered during my time here in Vietnam and in Cambodia. Often these were captured on my mobile phone, sometimes supplemented with a Vine App video or a photo on my camera. A compilation of moments in this post.
Meet Vietnam – Mushroom Vendor, Hue
Meet Vietnam - Mushroom Vendor, Hue
The Mekong Delta, Vietnam
The Mekong Delta, Vietnam - news from Saigon
Thai Red Curry with Seared Ribeye Steak
Earlier this year, I was invited to participate in the Women and Wine of the World International Competition 2012 and appointed 'godmother'. My task is to pair dishes with the winning wines. The first is a gewürztraminer with a Thai red curry with seared ribeye steak - how to make a red curry paste from scratch.
Spicy Chicken Stir Fry with Golden Enoki Mushrooms and Fresh Papaya
Showcasing an utterly beautiful golden enoki mushroom. Together with chicken, red chilli and pak choi I made a stir fry and added fresh papaya slices at the end - the smooth, cooling fruit added a fresh honey-sweetness that complimented the chilli. The dish is lightening quick to make but the combination of textures and flavours makes it feel a lot more complex. This stir fry is crunchy, spicy, nutty (from the enoki) and sweet.