Introduction: Samlor Machu Kroeung is a bright, tamarind-soured soup built on kroeung paste, prized for its clean, herbal sourness rather than the coconut richness of many neighbouring cuisines. Cultural Background: Samlor Machu Kroeung is a bright, tamarind-soured soup built on kroeung paste, prized for its clean, herbal sourness rather than the coconut richness of many […]
Introduction: Widely regarded as Cambodia's national dish, Nom Banh Chok is fresh fermented rice noodles topped with a fragrant green fish-and-kroeung gravy and a generous pile of raw and blanched vegetables. Cultural Background: Widely regarded as Cambodia's national dish, Nom Banh Chok is fresh fermented rice noodles topped with a fragrant green fish-and-kroeung gravy and […]
Introduction: Often described as Cambodia's national soup, Samlor Kor Ko is a hearty, mildly spiced stew combining pork, fish and a generous mix of seasonal vegetables, thickened slightly with roasted rice powder. Cultural Background: Often described as Cambodia's national soup, Samlor Kor Ko is a hearty, mildly spiced stew combining pork, fish and a generous […]
Introduction: A fragrant, tomato-tinted rice served alongside grilled fish, stews and cachupa, this everyday side dish reflects the Portuguese influence on rice cookery across the islands. Cultural Background: A fragrant, tomato-tinted rice served alongside grilled fish, stews and cachupa, this everyday side dish reflects the Portuguese influence on rice cookery across the islands. Tips: Toasting […]
Introduction: A soothing rice and chicken soup with Portuguese roots, canja is adapted across Cape Verde with local herbs and a generous hand with lime, and is often the first dish made for anyone unwell or recovering after childbirth. Cultural Background: A soothing rice and chicken soup with Portuguese roots, canja is adapted across Cape […]
Introduction: A celebratory roasted and stewed chicken dish, galinha de festa is prepared for major family occasions — baptisms, weddings and Christmas — marinated overnight and slow-cooked until richly flavoured. Cultural Background: A celebratory roasted and stewed chicken dish, galinha de festa is prepared for major family occasions — baptisms, weddings and Christmas — marinated […]
Introduction: Peanuts, grown widely across Burkina Faso, form the base of this rich, warming soup that appears at family tables throughout the year. Cultural Background: Peanuts, grown widely across Burkina Faso, form the base of this rich, warming soup that appears at family tables throughout the year. Its velvety texture and deep nutty flavour make […]
Introduction: A grander, more generously spiced version of everyday riz gras, this festive rice dish appears at weddings, baptisms, and national celebrations across Burkina Faso, often cooked in enormous pots to feed dozens of guests. Cultural Background: A grander, more generously spiced version of everyday riz gras, this festive rice dish appears at weddings, baptisms, […]
Introduction: 'Poulet bicyclette' refers to free-range chickens traditionally transported to market strapped to the back of bicycles, prized for their leaner, more flavourful meat compared to intensively farmed birds. Cultural Background: 'Poulet bicyclette' refers to free-range chickens traditionally transported to market strapped to the back of bicycles, prized for their leaner, more flavourful meat compared […]
Introduction: Kapama is a layered winter stew combining several meats (typically pork, chicken and sausage) with sauerkraut and rice, slow-baked in a clay pot. Cultural Background: Kapama is a layered winter stew combining several meats (typically pork, chicken and sausage) with sauerkraut and rice, slow-baked in a clay pot. Traditionally prepared for Christmas and New […]