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Chettinad Kara Kulambu
A deeply flavoured tamarind kulambu from the Chettinad kitchen, this dish gets its character from a freshly dry-roasted masala paste ground with coconut.
Ellu Rasam
A thin, flavourful South Indian rasam made with dry-roasted sesame seeds ground together with coconut, peppercorns and cumin.
Fried Tofu in Chili Garlic Sauce
Crispy fried tofu pieces coated in a thick, savoury sauce made with chili garlic sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil.
Cheppankizhangu Paruppu Kuzhambu
A thick, tangy Tamil kuzhambu made with colocasia (cheppankizhangu, known in English as taro root), toor dal and a freshly ground spice paste of dry coconut, sesame seeds and red chillies.
Maple-Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame, Scallions & Charred Lime
Maple-miso glazed salmon with a glossy sweet-savory glaze, toasted sesame seeds, sliced scallions, and charred lime.
Buckwheat Noodle Salad with Chicken and Ginger
A cold noodle salad built on poached chicken, buckwheat noodles and crisp vegetable sticks, all brought together with a sesame and soy dressing.
Sundakkai Gothsu
A thick, tangy gothsu made with fresh sundakkai, tamarind water and a freshly ground coconut and spice paste.
Ground Pork Egg Foo Young
A Chinese-style omelette filled with seasoned ground pork, topped with a savory sauce, and garnished with sesame seeds.
Coconut and Prawn Salad
Coconut-coated tiger prawns are threaded onto skewers and grilled until lightly browned, then served over brown basmati rice tossed with toasted coriander seeds and fresh coriander.
Chicken Lo Mein
A straightforward chicken lo mein with egg noodles, marinated chicken, shredded carrot, cabbage and spring onions, all tossed in a soy, sesame and rice vinegar sauce.
Chicken Fried Noodles
A quick chicken fried noodles recipe that comes together in one pan with egg noodles, sliced chicken breast, two soy-based sauces and a handful of fresh vegetables.
Gochujang Carrots with Honey and Sesame
Gochujang carrots roast until tender, then finish with a honey, sesame and Korean chili paste glaze.
Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu
Stuffed brinjals slow-cooked in a tangy tamarind gravy with a house-ground masala powder - this is the kind of recipe that rewards patience over speed.
Fried Chicken with Bean Shoots
Few weeknight stir-fries pull this much flavour from such a short cooking time.
Tomato and Onion Salad (Carpaccio de Tomates)
Thinly sliced ripe tomatoes topped with spring onions, fresh herbs, sesame seeds and good olive oil.
Dry Fish Pickle
Few homemade pickles keep as well as this one, and fewer still improve with every passing week.
Ginger Sesame Carrot Ribbon Salad
Ginger Sesame Carrot Ribbon Salad combines ribbons of carrot with fresh herbs and a bright, flavorful dressing made with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and lime juice.
Vendakkai Puli Kozhambu
This tamarind based okra curry gets its depth from a roasted spice paste that includes coconut, sesame seeds, and three types of lentils.