Thai food like one kind of Thai culture, is the product of various influences. Starting with Sukhothai and early Ayutthaya was simple as mainly fresh or died fish mixed with rice and vegetables, a few spices, a salty sauce made of fish (fish souce) or shrimp. Contacting with foreign cultures as China India or Europe, it made the development of cooking Thai food.
Today it covers a wide range of dishes many of them regional specialties. Those of northeast are generally regarded as the spiciest. In the south seafood is plenty and Muslim food appears on the menu.
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Janpanese Tofu Soup


Ingredient : 1 pkg. (8 oz.) oriental egg noodles2 tbsp. olive oil5 scallions, including tops, sliced diagonally1 tsp. minced fresh ginger5 c. chicken bouillon1 sm. head cabbage, thinly sliced12 oz. firm tofu, diced into 1/2 inch cubes1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. black pepper

Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Set aside.

In 12 inch wok or large skillet heat the second 1 tablespoon of olive oil over moderate heat for 30 seconds, then add scallions and ginger and stir fry for 2 minutes, or until crisp tender.

Add bouillon and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the cabbage and reduce heat to moderate and cook until crisp tender (about three minutes). Stir in the cooked noodles and tofu, salt and pepper. Serves 6.

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