South east asian dinner party appetizers & snacks recipes

Tangy Lamb Asparagus Lettuce Cups

This dish is adapted from a recipe that appeared in Chef Magazine in September 2009. It is from the California…

Ensaladang Ampalaya (Bitter Melon Salad)

This is a very quick and easy salad recipe with bitter melons, tomato, chrimp paste... Very good for those with…

Plantain Cutlet

A crispy and healthy snack for tea time

Caramelized Soy and Lemongrass Spareribs

I like this Vietnamese-inspired recipe because the Caramelized Lemongrass Marinade combines sweet and salty…

Pan-Seared Scallops in Lemon Myrtle Cream

Lemon Myrtle is a citrus-fragranced spice that blends wonderfully with seafood. The sourish Lemon Myrtle Cream…

Potatoed Garlic Shrimp With Tomatoes

Simple to do & this dish (for me) seems perfect for any occasion, goes great with any drink too, like maybe hot…

Aromatic Basil Minced Pork In Kueh Pie Tee Shells

Pad Ga-prao (Stir-fry Minced Meat with Basil Leaves) is one of the most common dishes in Thailand, using the…

Spiced Cauliflower Tempura

Your best bet when craving for fried snacks but afraid to go all meat or get too stuffed for the next meal. I have also tried to mix it with shrimp…

Reunion Dinner - Bountiful Goldfish Salad (年年有余)

This is my 1st attempt creating this Bountiful Goldfish Salad. Nian Nian You Yu (年年有余) symbolizes abundance…

Hot & Juicy Baked Cheesy Bacon Scallops

The show is on! Here’s your Baked Cheesy Bacon Scallops, fresh from the oven!

Craby Celery Sticks with Bacon Bits

Tickle your taste buds with these charming Celery Sticks topped with Bacon Bits! Also known as imitation…

Ayam Percik

One of the best local BBQ chicken!

Chicken Satay & A Peanut Dipping Sauce

Going out to eat is expensive, so I try to make it at home. This typical Thai fare turned out better than any…

Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls

Eat them as a meal or an appetizer, these are light and fresh, filled with different veggies, herbs and marinated shrimp.

Steamed Mussels in Thai Red Curry Broth