Khun Ocha's Cookbook
Sukiyaki Beef
Wednesday, 14 March 2012 16:33
A Japanese recipe this week. Many home cooks are a little afraid of Japanese, but there is no need to be. This recipe is very easy to follow and there are no strange ingredients which need importing. Mirin and sake…
Quiche Lorraine
Thursday, 08 March 2012 10:50
Remember the saying “Real men don’t eat quiche”? That has long since been found to be incorrect. Quiche, both warm and cold is a family favorite, and is one of the easiest dishes for you to make. The addition of…
Nam Sod (Spicy Thai Pork Salad)
Thursday, 01 March 2012 11:39
This week’s recipe is a traditional Thai salad. It is a spicy salad, but you can decrease the amount of chillies if desired. Great with cold beer! Ingredients Serves 6 Ground pork very lean 2 cups Salt 1 tspn Ginger…
Crab Omelet
Thursday, 23 February 2012 09:01
Omelets are always a family favorite, but this one with crab filling is slightly different from the usual ham and onion and capsicum. You can add some capsicum if you like as well, but make sure you do not overpower…
Two Color Pork Balls
Thursday, 16 February 2012 10:15
A simple and easy recipe for an appetizer. Having the different colors just adds a little mystery. Remember to provide cocktail forks (or tooth picks) so your guests don’t get greasy fingers! You can pre-prepare the pork mixture and then…
Khao Tom Gai (Thai Rice Soup with chicken)
Thursday, 09 February 2012 10:31
This is one of the commonest staples in Thailand. Khao Tom (rice soup) can be found anywhere, and most city blocks will have at least one local ‘restaurant’ that specializes in this dish. Khao Tom is the base to which…
Khao Man Gai
Wednesday, 01 February 2012 17:33
In amongst any side of the road eateries there will be one stall selling Khao Man Gai. It is presented as a rice dish with sliced chicken in top and a side dish of a boiling hot ‘soup’. There will…
Prawns in Spiced Coconut Sauce
Thursday, 26 January 2012 09:41
A true Thai recipe, which probably originated in Southern Thailand with its use of the thick coconut milk. The Thai recipe leaves the heads and tails intact, but if making this dish for foreigners I suggest you remove both. Ingredients…
Cheesy pork fillets
Wednesday, 18 January 2012 17:44
Cheesy and easy, this is still a great dish for a hungry family of four. The original recipe calls for an oven, but you could (in a pinch) use a microwave oven, but reduce the cooking time. For the cheese,…
Fried oysters with bell peppers
Thursday, 12 January 2012 15:48
A very easy and inexpensive dish. Purchase the raw oysters by the bag in the local markets. You can use sherry if you do not have dark soy sauce in the kitchen cupboards. This makes a great appetizer. Ingredients Serves…
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