There are days that I really don’t feel like cooking. That’s why I fill my pantry with items that can easily be turned into a balanced meal with very little effort. Something I always keep around are udon noodles. You can find them in Asian grocery stores in the noodle aisle (for those who haven’t…
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Laksa – seafood noodle soup
Sometimes my cravings get so overwhelming that I end up spending way too much time and effort on satisfying them. Enter laksa, a deliciously fishy, rich and spicy noodle soup I first tried in an Asian food court in Markham, ON (First Markham Place, if you’re wondering). I wanted it BAD, but not bad enough…
Vietnamese Vermicelli with Chicken and Green Papaya Salad
It’s hot. It’s been about 40ºC with the humidex for over a week and not surprisingly, a heavy, hearty meal isn’t what I’m looking for nowadays. I still love love love noodles, though, so here is a recipe for something I get pretty often in Vietnamese restaurants. Vietnamese Chicken and Vermicelli 2 Chicken thighs 1/2…
Curry noodle soup – Sick at home edition
If you’re truly, horrendously sick, you’ll have to had done some planning before making this. Hopefully you have most of these items in your house, like homemade broth in your freezer, coconut milk in your cupboard, curry paste and noodles. You should also have some vegetables and proteins hanging around in general. And if you’re…