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My souperinspiration: Prosperity Black Pepper Beef Stew Ingredient: Black pepper a prized possession One of my favourite spice has to be black pepper. I add it to all my food, especially my soups and stews even without actually trying the soup. I have researched online and this holds true for most cooks and chefs. A […]

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My souperinspiration: Beauty Collagen Stew Collagen and beauty hotpots In a nutshell, collagen is a protein made up of amino acids and found in the human body. Collagen fibers support body tissues and is a major component of the extracellular matrix that supports cells. Collagen and keratin give the skin its strength, waterproofing, and elasticity. […]

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My souperinspiration: Barramundi Kimchi Jjigae Kimchi Kimchi refers to often fermented vegetable dishes usually made with napa cabbage, Korean radish, or sometimes cucumber, commonly fermented in a brine of ginger, garlic, scallions, and chili pepper. There are endless varieties with regional variations, and it is served as a side dish or cooked into soups and […]

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My souperinspiration: Soulful Vegan Chilli A bowl of chilli con carne and tortilla chips. I have received countless emails from regular customers requesting us to widen our repertoire for vegan choices. This recipe is a lovely alternative to a traditional chilli con carne,  meaning”chilli with meat”. The mention of this dish never fails to prompt […]

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My souperinspiration: Chicken Broccoli with Red Rice Stew The inspiration for chicken broccoli with red rice stew comes from a frequently cooked dish during my University days: Stir fried broccoli with chicken, mushroom and tomatoes served over rice. It was a one-dish meal but it provided a lot of sustenance and comfort. Most importantly, it […]

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My souperinspiration: Spicy Salmon Miso Jjigae I am a huge fan of soups in particular Korean and Japanese ones. The spicy salmon miso jjigae is a Nabe X Jjigae, inspired by the very famous Ishikari from Hokkaido and the unforgettable Haemultang from Jeju island. Hokkaido Ishikari From the freshest catch of the sea to the vast […]

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My souperinspiration: Beef Bourguignon Julie & Julia Julie & Julia is a 2009 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Nora Ephron starring Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, and Chris Messina. The film contrasts the life of chef Julia Child in the early years of her culinary career with the life of young New […]

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My souperinspiration: Boston Clam Chowder Chowders make a meal “ The day has the colour and the sound of winter. Thoughts turn to chowder. So agreeable the word of those who know chowder’s charm. Chowder breathes reassurance.” These were the words of Clementine Paddleford, an American food journalist for an article titled “Chowders make a […]

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My souperinspiration: French Onion Soup Julia Child and her Soupe à l’oignon Nobody doesn’t like Julia Child, and I’m no exception after watching the movie Julie & Julia. Her recipes taught a generation of Americans about French food, and her approach instilled the confidence to cook it. Julia Child is absolutely one of my idols . If […]

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My souperinspiration: Prawn Bitsque Meaning of Bitsque Every year, when we make this soup, we always have kind souls writing to me, informing me that we have accidentally spelled Bisque wrongly. I had to reply clarifying that our version is meant to be Bitsque, a bisque with bits. We wanted to make our bisque a little different, […]

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My Souperinspiration: Bhutanese Spicy Chicken Stew Bjasha Maroo The inspiration behind my Bhutanese spicy chicken stew. Bhutanese cuisine is simple beyond our conception. In 2014, this was the one of the first stew we learnt to make in the home of Ugyen’s brother, Kinzang. Our guide told us that most Bhutanese only eat meat once a week. […]

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My souperinspiration: Bhutanese inspired beef and barley soup Traditional Beef and barley soup This soup is one of the classic Western style comfort foods. It’s thick, hearty and delicious.It is nutritious as it’s packed full of vegetables, pearl barley and meat; perfect to keep your vitamin levels up during the cold season. Beef barley soup is […]

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