Fusion

Beef tongue with lemongrass chili sauce

Inspired by the South American beef tongue in vinaigrette and Thai fried egg salad (yum khai dao), this is a dish of thinly sliced boiled beef tongue soaked in a sweet, salty and spicy sauce.

Cook time: 3 30

Servings: 4 people

Spaghetti with sardines in brandied tomato sauce

Inspired by Aria Cucina Italiana's pasta al fume, the tartness of tomatoes is beautifully balanced by the subtle sweetness of brandy. Note that by the end of cooking time, you won't taste nor smell the brandy in the sauce.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 2 people

Spaghettini with chorizo, asparagus and cherry tomatoes

A piece of chorizo is sliced, browned, and tossed with cooked pasta and vegetables sauteed in olive oil. A colorful and tasty one bowl meal that cooks in ten minutes.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Potatoes and green beans salad

Potatoes and green beans are boiled, drained and tossed with crumbled tinapa (salty smoked fish) soaked in spicy oil.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 4 people

Beef and sausage stew

Garlicky sausages, cubed beef shank, the bone with the marrow, onion, bell pepper, carrot and long beans in a chunky tomato sauce. Perfect rainy night dinner.

Cook time: 2 30

Servings: 4 people