Category Archives: sides and stuff

pilau rice – indian restaurant style

If you want crazy tasty rice to go with your curries, pilau rice is just the thing you need on the table tonight.

hotel style indian curry gravy

May 25, 2020 by romain In indian, sides and stuff Tagged curry base, curry gravy 90 Comments

Indian curry gravy, hotel style. This is something new. But something old. Probably really old. And the start of something new. And wonderful. For me. And hopefully for you.

papaya salad – som tam thai

February 24, 2020 by romain In salad, seafood, sides and stuff, thai Tagged papaya salad, som tam 3 Comments

Thai papaya salad is one crazy tasty salad. Spicy. Sweet. Salty. Sour. The quadruple crown of delicious.

tandoori paste – Patak’s copycat

February 18, 2020 by romain In bbq and grilling, indian, sides and stuff, Uncategorized Tagged tandoori paste 6 Comments

Patak’s tandoori paste has been around forever. It is the reference tandoori paste all around the world. Spicy. Tart. Red. It’s a backyard BBQ staple.

thai sweet chili sauce

February 3, 2020 by romain In sides and stuff, thai Tagged Thai sweet chili sauce 12 Comments

Thai sweet chili sauce is sticky, spicy, sweet and delicious on just about everything. And it’s dead easy to whip up. No sense buying it. Just make it when you need it.

papadum with red onion chutney and mint raita

December 30, 2019 by romain In appetizer, indian, sides and stuff Tagged mint raita, papadum, red onion chutney 5 Comments

Papadum are those wonderful crispy Indian appetizers they serve up at Indian restaurants to start the meal. Try them with red onion chutney and mint raita for your next Indian dinner party.