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Thai Pork Larb

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As much as I appreciate living in central Berlin and having easy access to a wide range of good restaurants and different cuisines the one thing that still upsets me is the lack of good Thai or Vietnamese food in Berlin. And what is more upsetting is the fact that every street is full of restaurants serving up Thai or Vietnamese dishes but are sadly generally awful. I am talking about dishes that are bland, lacking in spice and just some kind of generic coconut curry or a simple noodle dishes smothered in a cheap peanut sauce or topped with some mango and chillies….

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Prawn Pad Thai

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I have overindulged recently. Both my husband and I have been incredibly busy with work, it was my birthday which resulted in lots of eating out and this weekend it was a friend’s wedding in the UK with plenty of food and a free bar… It is fair to say that I plan to enjoy my apartment a bit more this week after work! Saying that I know only too well how easy it to order a take out or to be tempted to go for some dinner and drinks with…

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Exberliner Column: Pork Panang Curry

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Thai is one of my favourite cuisines – it is fresh, tasty and quick to make. And while there are a couple of good Thai restaurants around you just can’t beat making your own! I always stop by a local Asian store such as Asia Mekong to pick up plenty of fresh coriander and sweet basil. My cupboards are full of various spices which means this dish can be quick to prepare….

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Chicken Khao Soi (Northern Thai Curry)

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I don’t usually cook with egg noodles when making a Thai curry and instead tend to use rice noodles. But this Burmese influenced Thai dish is a popular street food and is so easy to make at home. Any kind of Thai curry sauce tends to be like a soup and this works really well with the egg noodles as they do not end up soft and like mush. …

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Pork Bun Cha (Vietnamese Meatball and Noodle Salad)

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It is no secret that Vietnamese food is one of my favourite cuisines to cook. It is fast, fresh, healthy and tastes absolutely delicious. There is no shortage of Vietnamese restaurants in Berlin but making your own is quick and tasty. You can buy most ingredients from a local Asian store….

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Exberliner Column: Nasi Goreng

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Nasi Goreng is one of my favourite meals to make after a busy day. A delicious bowl of fried rice with chicken and prawns, topped with shredded egg and a chilli sauce – this is a perfect comfort food to munch on in front of the TV. You can leave out the meat and/ or prawns and replace with some extra green beans. Everyone has their own way to cook this dish….

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Asian Noodle Salad

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What is on your meal plan this week? I have a busy week ahead and as always it is something quick and easy during the week for me! Which is why I love this Asian Noodle Salad. The only thing you have to ‘cook’ really are the noodles. Everything else is simply just chucked together.

Cooking quick doesn’t have to be boring on unhealthy. This recipe is easier and is packed full of flavour compared to an ‘easy’ pasta bake with a shop bought sauce that is packed with salt and then smothered with loads of grated cheese. I find that if you can cook with lots of spices and fresh vegetables then you get that flavour that will make you want to cook even more. …

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Exberliner Column: Chicken Schnitzel with a Modern Twist

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Living in Berlin we are lucky enough to be surrounded by foods from around the world but this 049_edited-1sometimes means that we forget about those traditional German dishes.

Schnitzel is what I think of as a typical German dish. You can’t get any more German –conventionally made from pork or veal with deep fried breadcrumbs, served with potatoes, cucumber salad (or sauerkraut) and washed down with a large beer.

This week, I am giving it a modern twist by combining it with one of Berlin’s popular cuisines –Asian. German food is often negatively seen as being too heavy or unhealthy. I make a gently fried chicken schnitzel with a cucumber salad that includes soy sauce, wasabi paste and sesame seeds creating a fresh sushi vibe to the dish….

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