Nagaimo Quick Bread

Posted on 05. Tue, 2011 by admin in Breads, Healthy Asian, Japanese

Quick bread made from Japanese Nagaimo Yam – similar to zucchini bread and carrot bread!

Kimchi Pizza

Posted on 11. Sat, 2010 by grace in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Breads, Korean

Courtesy of Joanne Choi, WeekofMenus

Growing up, kimchi was a part of my daily life. I loved kimchee back then and would ask to eat in non-traditional ways, like with fried chicken or pizza. In fact, a Saturday ritual for our family was my mom making homemade pizza for the family; I would demand that she also put some kimchee on the table. I’d take the big chunks of kimchi and place it on top of the pizza and just gobble down slice after slice. It was the perfect pairing for me.

Paneer and Fig Pizza

Posted on 03. Tue, 2010 by grace in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Breads, Indian

By Monica Bhide, Author, Modern Spice,Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen

I call this a gentle pizza; the flavors are mild, yet so satisfying. This dish is sweet thanks to the figs—which are, I think, the world’s sweetest fruit. While paneer gives this dish a unique taste, it is not a melting cheese. I have added some ricotta to make the topping a bit creamier.

Puri Bread

Posted on 01. Sun, 2010 by grace in Breads, Indian

Puri Bread By Carol Selva Rajah, Australia’s Asian Food Expert 1 cup plain flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon plain yogurt 1 tablespoon ghee softened to room temperature ½ cup iced water 2 cups vegetable oil 1.Combine flour and salt in a bowl create a well in the center.  Place yogurt and ghee in the centre. Rub in ghee and yogurt until it resembles bread crumbs.  Add water and continue slowly adding in tablespoons to combine until flour leaves the sides of the bowl.   Now place the dough on a board and with the heel of your palms knead until it is well combined and dough is soft and pliable. Place in a bowl covered for 2 hours to rest. [...]

Spinach Bread

Posted on 09. Fri, 2009 by grace in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Breads

By Heather Carlucci-Rodriguez