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I recently visited one of the most interesting foodie countries in the world – India.  For 5 out of the 10 days of food research I attended my friends’ Indian wedding in Mumbai, and I was amazed with the amount of people, street noise, food from street stalls and the colour…

    Summer is just around the corner but some nights are still cold here.. so I thought I would make this Korean Spicy Fish Roe soup!  If you’re up for feeling adventurous but want authenticity and something wow give it a go!  We visited Seoul last year, and it…

    Are you looking for a delicious recipe with oyster sauce?  Then this would be a perfect one for you!  The unique combination of Oyster sauce and Apricot Jam creates a perfect balance of saltiness and sweetness. Instead of using Ong Choy, you can use any Asian vegetables such…

  I had thought the weather is getting warmer, and all of sudden now we have heavy rain in the middle of the day … typical Auckland weather.  However in the spirit of finding positives, when the weather is like this, I love to go to the kitchen and open…

    The older I get, more cravings I have for buckwheat over Udon noodles . When I was young, I didn’t understand why my dad loved eating Soba noodles. But I think I understand and appreciate the taste better now – I think perhaps it has something to do…

    “Kamo Seiro Soba”   Who doesn’t love noodles? Ramen, Udon, Egg noodles and more, there are so many varieties to choose from! In this dish we’ll use Buckwheat Noodles (called Soba in Japan) with succulent duck breast – called Kamo Seiro Soba. Soba noodles are made of buckwheat,…

  Do you feel like something tasty but lazy tonight?   Give my recipe for ‘Oyako Don‘ from my book Sachie’s Kitchen a go. It’s Donburi-style meaning “one bowl serving” – you just need a pot to cook this dish, and one bowl “Donburi” to serve – now that’s easy!…