Balinese Cooking Class
Bali is one of the world’s most popular island destinations with its beautiful beaches, rugged mountains, lush rice terraces, cultural and historical attractions, and top diving and surfing spots… this paradise has something for everyone! The first time I traveled to Bali was in 2008 with Natalya, during which we did plenty of the “touristy … Read more
Tum Ayam (Minced Chicken in Banana Leaf)
Tum Ayam is another popular Balinese dish that is cooked in the same method as Pepes Ikan (steamed fish version) and otak-otak. To prepare this dish, minced chicken is mixed together with flavorful spices and coconut milk, wrapped snugly in banana leaves, and then is steamed or grilled. We used the recipe below during my … Read more
Chicken Rendang
Rendang is a spicy meat dish that originated from Indonesia, and is a very popular dish throughout Southeast Asia. The dish is rich in spices and traditionally takes about four hours to cook. The meat pieces are usually slow cooked in coconut milk and a paste of mixed ground spices called pemasak (usually ginger, galangal, tumeric, … Read more
Penang Cooking Class
One of the best parts about being in Singapore is… well, how easy it is to get out. Singapore’s central location in Southeast Asia makes it the ultimate travel hub for quick weekend getaways. My goal is to travel at least once a month and so far, I’m right on track! I tend to choose … Read more
Chicken Noodle Soup
Since I moved to Singapore, one of the most difficult things to adapt to here has been the weather. Going from the intense humidity outside and the full blast air conditioning inside has revealed my immune system is really not up to par, and sadly I have gotten sick almost on a monthly basis. During … Read more
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
“If there’s a better fried chicken out there, I haven’t tasted it.” — Thomas Keller, Ad Hoc at Home To be honest, I still have a torrid love affair with BonChon’s Soy Garlic Fried Chicken, but Thomas Keller has a point. His buttermilk fried chicken is the most incredible, traditional American-style fried chicken I have ever tasted. … Read more
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! May 5th commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. In the US, this date is observed as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride, which in present day loosely translates to people drinking a whole lot of tequila and cerveza. … Read more
Aji De Gallina
Aji De Gallina is a traditional pulled chicken dish with aji sauce that we prepared as the main entrée in the Peruvian Cooking Class in Lima. It is a stew of chicken strips in a cheese sauce served with rice and boiled egg. Because of time constraints, our instructor pre-cooked the chicken itself prior to our arrival. Chef … Read more
Palta Reina
Palta Reina was one of the first dishes Jen and I tried once we crossed the Andes into Chile last year. After eating some ridiculously delicious cows and lamb in Argentina, Chilean cuisine was a nice change of scene. Many of the dishes were still on the heavier side (Chileans LOVE their mayo), but we … Read more
Pastel de Choclo (Chilean Corn Pie)
Pastel de Choclo is a very beloved, traditional Chilean dish that is typically eaten during the summer time. This casserole is made with beef sautéed with onions, chicken, olives, and hard boiled egg pieces covered with dough made of fresh corn. It is traditionally baked in a clay dish (in a wood burning oven if you really want to … Read more
