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Chimichurri and its questionable etymology

Steak with chimichurri

BY ADELINE LIM Anyone who has been to a South American restaurant specialising in barbecued meat has probably been introduced to a sauce called chimichurri.  It is ubiquitous in Argentina and Uruguay and even the Brazilian churrascarias have adopted it. I was introduced to the verde version of this condiment at a Brazilian churrascaria in Sydney by my …

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Sardine Pâté with Capers

Sardine Pâté with Capers

Portuguese folks often serve sardine pâté before a meal, along with olives and delicious dense-textured bread which is unique to Portugal. Sardines are cheap, healthy and nutritious as well as being absolutely delicious. Although sardine pâté is not the prettiest dish to look at, it’s definitely worth giving this a try. Here we’ve paired them with another …

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Shoyu-Ramen with Duck

Food-Explorers-Cook-and-Lunch-Recipe-Shoyu-Ramen-with-Duck

There are four main types of broth commonly used for ramen dishes in Japan: shoyu, shio, miso, and tonkotsu.  In English, these ramens translate to: soy sauce, salt, soybean paste, and pork bone. Japanese chefs take very seriously these broths because they are the key components for every bowl of authentic Japanese ramen.  Recipes have …

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