Serving a whole fish is symbolic of good fortune. When placed on the table as a part of a banquet, the head should face the eldest member of the family unit as a sign of respect.
These fragrant little fritters are guaranteed to delight - packed with moist coconut flakes and topped with green chilli, these will challenge and delight your tastebuds in equal measure.
When it comes to making the ever-popular rendang, patience is indeed a virtue. Persevere and you’ll be richly rewarded with a dish of delicious complexity.
A touch of chilli can be wonderful, but a rogue seed can have catastrophic consequences. Chefs and restaurateurs share their cautionary tales on what not to do with chilli.
One of the great salads of the world, larb is quick to prepare, but makes a lasting impression. We have the late and great Amy Chanta to thank for this recipe.
Just meat on a stick? Hardly. With a few pointers from Turkish chef Somer Sivrioglu, of Sydney's Efendy restaurant, the humble kebab becomes so much more.
This popular Sichuanese dish is a heady mix of refreshment and spice, with peanuts and cucumber providing plenty of crunch. It's the type of dish you could get addicted to.
“This achiote paste is usually slathered over our pork for tacos al pastor,” says La Casita chef Josh Lewis. “Here, I’ve used it on some beautiful albacore, which has a meaty yet delicate texture and flavour.”