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[Photograph: Leela Punyaratabandhu] Sour, sweet, and salty, this dish represents what people love about Thai cuisine. It may look complicated to make but it's quite easy. If you have hard-boiled eggs on hand, these son-in-law eggs will be ready in...

Son-in-Law Eggs: Thai Fried Hard-Boiled Eggs in Tamarind Sauce Recipe

shallots,

vegetable oil,

eggs,

brown sugar

Thai fish sauce

tamarind pulp

water

red jalapeño peppers

cilantro leaves

Add the sliced shallots and 1/4 cup of vegetable oil to a small skillet set on low heat (it is imperative that you add the shallots to cold oil lest they burn before crisping up). Stirring constantly, cook the shallots until they are golden brown and crispy. With a slotted spoon, transfer the fried shallots to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.

Add enough oil to a medium saucepan so that it comes up to about 2 inches high. Place the pot on medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, gently drop the hard-boiled eggs into it. Stir the eggs around to ensure even browning. Once the egg exteriors are thoroughly browned, fish them out with a slotted spoon, slice them in half with a serrated knife, and arrange the halved eggs on a serving platter.

Discard the oil in the same skillet in which you’ve fried the shallots and set the skillet on medium heat. Add the brown sugar, fish sauce, tamarind, and water to it; bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Once the sugar has fully dissolved, check for consistency. The sauce should have the consistency of maple syrup. If at this point the sauce is still too thin, reduce it down a bit more. If it is too thick, add a little more water to thin it out. Once you have the desired consistency, remove the skillet from heat and pour the sauce over the prepared eggs.

Sprinkle the fried shallots over the top of the eggs. Garnish with red pepper slivers and cilantro leaves. Serve son-in-law eggs with steamed jasmine rice.

It requires time to cook, but this Indonesian beef rendang of tender meat infused with coconut and spices more than warrants the wait.

Beef rendang

vegetable oil

beef

x coconut milk

tbsp grated dark palm sugar (see note)

lemongrass, white part only, halved lengthwise, bruised

star anise

cinnamon quill

kaffir lime leaves

gai lan (Chinese broccoli), to serve

white rice,

Asian red eschalots, (see note) roughly chopped

garlic, roughly chopped

red birdseye chillies, roughly chopped

4cm piece ginger, roughly chopped

galangal, (see note) roughly chopped

candlenuts, (see note) crushed

tsp turmeric

nutmeg

cloves

Stir-fried beef and noodles

rice vermicelli noodles

peanut oil

tbsp finely chopped lemongrass (pale part only)

ginger

garlic cloves, finely chopped

red chillies, seeds removed, finely chopped

beef mince

tbsp Thai red curry paste

beans

red onion, thinly sliced

tbsp fish sauce

lime juice,

tbsp grated palm sugar (see note) or brown sugar

mint leaves

coriander

(75 grams) chopped roasted peanuts

kaffir lime leaves (see note), finely shredded

Looking for interesting ideas for sausages? Try pairing them up with this Thai-inspired salad.

Chargrilled pork sausages with Thai-style salad

sunflower oil

pork sausages pork sausages

tsp grated palm sugar (see note) or brown sugar

tsp fish sauce

tbsp sesame oil

lime, zested, juiced

baby Asian salad leaves

Thai basil (see note), leaves picked

Vietnamese mint (see note), leaves picked

spring onions, shredded

red chilli, deseeded, thinly sliced

If there's anything better than a big bowl of pad Thai, we don't want to know about it.

Chicken and prawn pad Thai

dried rice stick noodles, broken in half

tbs sunflower oil

chicken thigh fillets,

green prawns, peeled, deveined

egg, lightly beaten

bean sprouts

garlic chives (substitute chives), cut into 3cm pieces

roasted peanuts and lime wedges,

garlic cloves, crushed

red chillies, thinly sliced

tbs finely grated palm sugar or brown sugar

tamarind puree (from Asian food shops and selected supermarkets)

tbs fish sauce

tsp light soy sauce

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This recipe is inspired from Molly Rygg, chef at Amansara Resort in Siem Reap, and is my favourite breakfast soup. It’s also one of Cambodia’s most popular, dispensed from roadside vendors and modest cafes across the country, says Christine.

Christine Manfield's green curry breakfast noodles

skinless flathead fillets, pin-boned

shrimp paste

coconut milk

tbs finely grated palm sugar

fresh rice noodles

Shredded daikon, chopped snake beans, thinly sliced cucumber, mint

lemongrass

(55 grams) turmeric, peeled, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, chopped

kaffir lime leaves, torn

kaffir lime (from Asian food shops – substitute lime)

galangal, peeled, thinly sliced

red chilli, chopped,

tamarind puree

Asian (red) eschalot, thinly sliced

garlic clove, finely grated

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With a drizzle of lime over the top this Asian style salad is nothing short of magnificent.

Grilled chicken, mango and chilli salad with palm sugar dressing

(about 700 grams) single chicken breast

watercress, sprigs picked, washed, dried

snow pea sprouts,

mangoes, cheeks removed, flesh cut into 2cm cubes

(1/4 cup) fried shallots

fresh long red chillies, thinly sliced diagonally

(1/2 cup) whole salted roasted cashews, coarsely chopped

Lime wedges, to serve

(1/3 cup) finely chopped palm sugar

lime juice

tbsp sweet chilli sauce

garlic clove, crushed

tsp finely grated fresh ginger

“This nourishing bowl gets a great added kick from the addition of red curry paste” - Matt Moran.

Curried red lentil and coconut soup

1½ tbs coconut oil

onion, finely sliced

tbs red curry paste

tbs palm sugar, finely grated

(500 grams) red lentils

vegetable stock

lime

red chilli and toasted coconut flakes (optional), to serve

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This comes from Somontha Ong, owner of Khmer Touch Cuisine in Siem Reap, a chef I met years ago when she cooked at Amansara. Her deft hand captures the authentic Khmer flavours beautifully, says Christine.

Nhoam Svay Trei Ang (palm sugar fish and mango salad)

kingfish fillets (skin on)

green mangoes (from Asian food shops), shredded

Thai basil, leaves

mint, leaves picked,

red chilli and lime cheeks, to serve

Asian (red) eschalots, finely chopped

garlic cloves,

red chilli, thinly sliced

finely grated palm sugar

(80 milliliters) fish sauce

(80 milliliters) lime juice (from about 4 limes)

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A pile of prawns for Christmas lunch? On Boxing Day, when it’s super-hot and you’re exhausted, pull your prawn leftovers from the fridge, whip up this salad, turn on the cricket and relax. You deserve it!

Prawn and green mango salad

Sunflower oil, to shallow-fry

green mango,

salted roasted cashews and baby red cress (optional), to serve

garlic

(10 grams) ginger, chopped

tsp finely grated palm sugar

Asian (red) eschalot, chopped

Juice of 2 limes, plus extra lime cheeks to serve

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Throw out the rule book to midweek cooking and try out creative combinations, like this prawn, coriander & coconut rice salad.

Prawn, coriander & coconut rice salad

(330 grams) jasmine rice

(60 milliliters) lime juice

(125 milliliters) coconut cream

coriander, leaves picked

red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped

1kg cooked prawns, peeled (tails intact)

telegraph cucumber, finely chopped

spring onions, thinly sliced

(35 grams) chopped roasted peanuts

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The flavours in this dish are heightened if prepared the night before.

Slow-cooked pork shoulder curry

1.2kg boneless pork shoulder, skin removed, fat trimmed

lemongrass stalk, halved

(750 milliliters) coconut milk

(80 milliliters) sunflower oil

eggplant,

(1L) coconut cream

tbs grated palm sugar

(60 milliliters) fish sauce

Thai basil leaves, shredded,

fennel seeds

white peppercorns

lemongrass stalk, tough outer leaves removed, chopped

(15 grams) ginger, grated

shrimp

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Bursting with fresh Thai flavours, this scallop salad will be a sure-fire hit at any occasion.

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