Mongolian beef stir fry is so addictive and is one of those foods that make me eat a lot more rice than I should. That's what makes it so dangerous calorie-wise. Mongolian food is known for their meats and my husband told me about a Mongolian restaurant in Perth that would have barbecue buffets. Unfortunately, … Continue reading Mongolian Beef Stir Fry
My husband loves silky egg sauces like those you see in a wat tan hor fun. This sauce is very versatile and you can also use it in any stir fry with leafy vegetables. I made this with gai choy, a somewhat bitter leafy vegetable. It works well with any leafy green vegetable of Asian … Continue reading Silky egg stir fry
Egg tofu is really fiddly to cook with because it is just so soft. That's also what makes it so darn tasty. To 'harden' up the tofu, it is often fried to give it up a bit of a crust. It is then more easily added into dishes without fully disintegrating. This dish is a … Continue reading Fried egg tofu with pork
This dish has a pretty good kick to it so feel free to adjust to your tastebuds. Traditionally cooked with whole dried chillies, I have replaced it with chilli flakes which add more spice than whole chillies. The sichuan peppercorns also add that classic, tingly spice to the dish. Serves 4 Prep time 20 mins … Continue reading Kung pao chicken (432 calories per serve)
This Thai chicken stir fry pairs very well with the Thai “street vendor” grilled pork (370 calories per serve) recipe and can form part of a Thai meal. We recently had some friends over for dinner and the kids got to play with each other. Unfortunately they decided they didn't like this because it was cooked in … Continue reading Thai chicken and vegetable stir fry
This Thai basil minced pork dish, also known as pad krapow moo, is a recipe by my brother (the make-it-up chef). He occasionally comes across some amazing recipes. When he made this dish for me, I ate so much of it that he kept making it for me. When I was pregnant with my daughter, … Continue reading Pad krapow moo
Tofu stir fry is perfect for those busy days such as today. I've been running around doing errands all day ... doing the laundry, folding and ironing, filing away bills, paying bills, making medical appointments, changing bed sheets ... I was pretty exhausted. I hadn't been sleeping well either because the baby has started kicking and rolling … Continue reading Quick tofu stir fry with bean sprouts
This Thai crispy pork belly stir fry is one of my favourite Thai dishes. The first time I tried this dish was when my best friend ordered it from a Thai restaurant in North Melbourne. I was hooked since that day and have been meaning to make this ever since. This dish has more pork … Continue reading Thai crispy pork belly stir fry with Chinese broccoli
I had a bit of a lentil craving. I don't remember the last time I had lentils - two months ago? But I can't have lentils on their own. I need something green to go with it - that's healthy right? So I was wandering around the supermarket looking for something green. Snow peas were on … Continue reading Stir fried lentils and snow peas (259 calories per serve)
