These lentil cakes are crispy on the outside but soft and savory on the inside. They are delicious wrapped up in a tortilla or fluffy naan bread for a little sandwich or paired with fresh cucumber, tomato, a drizzle of lemon and garlic yogurt sauce and a dab of chili…
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Zha Jiang Mian (Chinese noodles made with soybean paste)
Zha Jiang Mian translates to “fried noodle sauce” meaning that you must ‘fry’ or simmer the sauce and add it to the noodles later, almost like a Chinese version of spaghetti with marinara sauce. Although this dish is typically made with minced meat, I prefer the vegetarian version…
Pork Banh Mi (Vietnamese Pork Sandwich)
My happy place is under a beach umbrella on Ang Bang Beach near Hoi An, Vietnam. The sand is soft and white and the water is warm. Locals rent out lounge chairs complete with umbrella and deliver cold drinks and homemade food straight to you from their own fridges…
Masala Cheese Pancakes (Indian Cheese Fritters)
Indian spiced cheese fritters = heaven in my mouth Imagine how good a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie hot and fresh from the oven is. Now, imagine that instead of being sweet, it is cheesy. Instead of chocolate chips, there are bits of green chilies and scallions. This is the best way to describe Masala…