Tofu - Marinate the hard tofu in some sunflower oil, turmeric and chili. Pan fry until crispy.
Tomatoes - Slice some fresh tomatoes.
Rice - Saute cooked day old rice with some steamed cauliflower, sprinkle with some turmeric, salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with coriander.
Sambal - Blend 8 pieces of large red chili, 2 pieces of chili padi, 15g of belachan, some salt and sugar and 2 pieces of tomatoes. Cook until it is dry. Place in a small bowl with half a slice of calamansi.
Fish satay - crush in a pestle and mortar 2 shallots, 4 cloves garlic, 1 candlenut, 1 largeg red chili, 1 tsp coriander seeds, 3 cm fresh turmeric, 2 cm galangal, 1/2 tsp belachan, 1 tsp palm sugar and some salt and pepper. Blend the spice mix in a food processor with 350g mackerel fish, 150g prawns, 70g freshly grated coconut, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 kaffir lime leaves (stems removed and finely chopped). Using wet hands, form an oblong paste around one stick of lemongrass skewer. Grill on a hot pan or in the oven until cooked.
Place a piece of banana leaf at the bottom of the plate. Assemble all the cooked food a plate. Enjoy!
Palate Sensations Culinary School Recipes