Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 12 years ago, and every day has been a new experience. You might not believe it but i was a person who could not fry an egg...but 12 years on..i feel i can take on any challenge.

I'm constantly trying out new recipes and looking for innovative ways to improvise my dishes and make it more easier. The easier the cooking gets and the less time it takes the more time for me to relax with my loved one.
But easy and quick does not mean compromise on taste or the way a dish is presented. I take great pride in decorating my dishes as i am a firm believer of ' The first impression counts'.

I decided to start this blog to help others like me discover that cooking a feast does not require slogging for hours in the kitchen all it requires is the right ingredients, tools and a creative mind and voila! you will have your family and guests begging for second helpings....

My inspiration for cooking has always been my husband...he loves his food..and like the saying goes 'A way to a man's heart is through his stomach'..i can confidently say it's true and it works wonders for a happy relationship...but he is also my best critic and competition.

I've got two little girls both who love to eat, and my eldest always enjoys helping me in the kitchen. I will try to post more kid friendly recipes that can be fun to eat and make together.

Hope you enjoy this blog and find it useful...please do feel free to leave any feedback or comments...remember there's always room for improvement!!!

Tuesday 6 September 2011

Prawns Chilly Fry with an Oriental Twist





Ingredients


1 tbsp sesame oil
500g Peeled Fresh Prawns, de-veined
2-3 garlic flakes , chopped
3-4 Savoy Cabbage leaves, thinly sliced
1 large onion, finely sliced
1 large tomato, finely sliced
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chilli flakes
2 spring onions, chopped
Salt & pepper for seasoning


Method:


1. Marinate the prawns with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp red chilli flakes. Season with salt & pepper.Leave aside for atleast 1 hour.


2. In a deep saucepan, heat the oil. Fry the prawns for few minutes until lightly cooked. Remove and keep aside.


3. In the same pan, fry the garlic. Add little more oil if required. Fry the onions. 


4. Once the onions are translucent, add the cabbage and tomatoes. Add the fish sauce, soy sauce and garlic powder. Mix well.


5. Add the prawns and stir well. Season well.


6. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot.


Tips:


You can add white pepper and some lemon juice for added zest. Pak Choi can be used instead of Savoy Cabbage.

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