INDIAN BOILED CASHEWS

If fresh cashews are not available (even in the countries where they grow, they are mostly earmarked for export), the effect can be successfully duplicated with raw cashews.

185g/6ozs/1 cup raw cashews
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt

Soak cashews in hot water, leave for 30 minutes. Drain and put into a saucepan ( Read more... )

Sri Lanka is one of the countries I lived in as a child. I have nothing but the fondest memories of place, people and local foods and have been back to visit a few times. Great place to go if you're looking for something a little less...  "commercial". As for the food... it could be said that Sri Lankans like their food rather spicy. Mostly Indian ( Read more... )

SWEET & SPICY PORK AND NOODLE SALAD
Serves 3

3 center cut loin chops, boneless, cut into stir fry strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 bell pepper, cut ( Read more... )

TIBETAN CASHEW RICE
Serves 6

6 cups long-grain white rice, steamed
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cup red onion, thinly sliced in semi-circles
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1/2 cup carrot, shredded {optional}
1 1/2 cups cashew nuts
1 cup raisins, presoaked in water
salt to taste

Heat 1/3 cup oil in a wok over medium to medium-high heat. Add 1 cup of red onion and deep ( Read more... )