Singaporean Chili Crab: Singapore, Happy 55th Birthday

08/10/2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Chili Crab is unofficially the national dish of Singapore. It is a chilli-spiked, simmering vibrant tomato sauce where a handsome orange and sizeable crab nesting happily in her new habitat, mingling with this luscious sauce. Typically, this Singaporean dish is served with fried Mantou buns, which help soak up the luscious sauce to the last drop.

Bran Sea Bass: A Fresh Breeze from Alexandria, Egypt

06/08/2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

I am thrilled to partner with Mediterranean Lifestyle magazine with this article about Egyptian Grilled Bran Fish. It is more than a mere recipe. It is a piece of food memoirs rooted in my hometown: Alexandria, Egypt.
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Seafood – Freekeh in a Clay Pot : The Guru & the Expert

12/07/2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

It is a one-pot dish where Freekeh (a whole grain packed with fiber and protein) delivers an earthy smoky note and chewy texture that complements the seafood cooked in a rich light vegetable stock mixed with tomato sauce.

Steamed Fish: Singapore, My New Home 2/3

09/22/2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Recipe and food styling by chef Deric Koh Simplest recipes are in many cases the best! This personal belief pretty much applies to this Chinese style steamed fish. Steaming a whole fish is a simple, homey technique that delivers subtle, yet accentuated flavors.