Firefighters wearing protective breathing apparatus were called to D’Arblay Street, Soho, after reports of noxious smoke filling the air. Police closed off three roads and evacuated ... Continue Reading →

The cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd  family Cucurbitaceae, which includes squash, and in the same genus as the muskmelon. Botany The cucumber is ... Continue Reading →

Red Cabbage The red cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata  f. rubra) is a sort of cabbage, also known as Red Kraut or Blue Kraut after preparation. Its leaves are coloured dark ... Continue Reading →

IngredIents : 3 large dried red spur chilies, seeded and soaked 5  roasted shallots, sliced 2 bulbs roasted garlic 1 teaspoon finely sliced galangal 1 teaspoon lemon grass, sliced 1 ... Continue Reading →

IngredIents : 15 large green hot chilies 3 shallots, sliced 9 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon finely sliced galangal 1/2 teaspoon finely sliced kaffir lime rind 1 teaspoon chopped coriander ... Continue Reading →

This is the mint many gardeners have growing out of control in their gardens. It is used mainly with fish, but also contributes to other meat dishes.   If you don’t say the ... Continue Reading →

Thai basil or ‘hora-pa’ is different than the sweet basil or Italian basil in supermarket. It has smaller leaves with purple stems. It can be found in oriental grocery stores. ... Continue Reading →

A traditional way of preserving duck eggs in Asia. You can find them in most Oriental stores, often sold covered in a think layer of charcoal grey ash. Rub off the ash with your finger ... Continue Reading →

A scallion, (also known as a spring onion, salad onion or green onion in many countries) is an edible plant the genus Allium. The upper green portion is hollow. It lacks a fully developed ... Continue Reading →

Ingredients : 5 large dried red spur chilies, seeded and soaked 5 shallots, sliced 2 bulbs roasted garlic 10 cloves sliced garlic 1 teaspoon finely sliced galangal 1 teaspoon lemon ... Continue Reading →