This is a story of a failed recipe that turned out delicious in the end! I was supposed to make mini-pies, but ended up with some delicious patties instead. It all happened in the last step before baking….
Larb salad, or sophistication made easy
Name: Larb pork
Eaten in: Thailand
Category: Traditional
Whenever I had larb anything at at Thai restaurant, I wondered at how complicated it must be to make such a dish. It turns out I was completely wrong. What makes the larb is the combination of lime, mint, fish sauce …
Shrimp accras or the perfect tropical appetizer
Name: shrimp accras (accras aux crevettes)
Eaten in: Martinique
Category: Traditional
Airy with a kick. That’s how I would describe these wonderful accras from Martinique. They are typically made with cod, but the shrimp variation is excellent. The accras manage to achieve that perfect crunchy/moist combination…
Tostones rellenos almost did not happen
Name: Tostones Rellenos
Eaten in: Latin America
I was so excited when I set up to make this recipe. I had bought a fancy tostones rellenos maker and I was going to use it for the first time. When the key moment came and I took out my tool, it broke as soon as I tried to shape one plantain!…
