Phat Thua Ngok - Pork & Prawns with Bean Sprouts

April 10, 2021Recipe, South East Asian Pork, Thai, porkElizabeth AndersonComment

This Thai recipe seems (and is!) very simple, with all the subtle flavours coming through. Slice the pork as thinly as possible to ensure a fast ccoking time - it should take less time than the rice!

Korean Beef

March 23, 2021Recipe, South East Asian Beef, beefElizabeth AndersonComment

This is a wonderfully simple recipe, with ingredients you will already have in your larder if you ever cook SE Asian food.

Chicken Katsu curry

March 17, 2021Recipe, South East Asian Chicken, chickenElizabeth AndersonComment

A Katsu curry is a British army-influenced Japanese dish of a very mild curry sauce served with meat or fish fried in breadcrumbs. Using our British Curry powder is the perfect way to cook it yourself!

8 Ways to Cook with British Curry Powder

March 12, 2021Recipe, South AsianLT Admin

Traditional British Curry Powder will bring a new taste dimension without having to buy any new product. Use it in these classic recipes…

Simple Fried Rice

March 12, 2021Recipe, SEA Vegetarian, rice, ChineseElizabeth AndersonComment

At Bit Spicy we eat a lot of fried rice - left over from all the curry we eat! The only ingredients needed are rice (obviously!), eggs, peas and spring onions, with soy sauce and chilli sauce to add flavour. So here is our basic recipe and quantities…

Slow-cooked Mexican Beef

March 10, 2021Recipe, Mexican, beefElizabeth AndersonComment

This oh-so-simple recipe works a treat in several ways. You can fill a quesadilla (just add cheese!) or a tortilla and top with a tomato/tomatillo sauce for an enchilada. Or use as a bean-less chilli con carne…

Turkey Meatballs with Mint, Yoghurt & Coconut

February 22, 2021Recipe, chicken, south asian meat, xmasElizabeth AndersonComment

This meatball or kofta recipe uses our Goan Green blend, which contains dried mint. This flavour really comes through when cooked, but we have added fresh mint to the sauce as well. You can use your own garam masala if you prefer…

Peri Peri rice

February 21, 2021Recipe, Barbecue, Vegetarian, peri periElizabeth AndersonComment

This simple dish is so versatile and a wonderful accompaniment for a barbeque or any grilled meat or fish and salad.

Mexican Shredded Beef

February 16, 2021Recipe, Mexican, beefElizabeth AndersonComment

This is a simple, lazy filling for tacos and quesadillas. We used our Smoky chilli blend, but you could use any chilli powder or sauce…

Cajun Sticky Beans

February 11, 2021Recipe, Mexican, Barbecue, porkElizabeth AndersonComment

This recipe is sweet, tangy and utterly delicious! It contains lots of dark sugar and some chillies (we used our Smoky Chilli blend). It is also very rich…

Scrambled eggs with Tortilla - Huevos con tortillas

February 9, 2021Recipe, Vegetarian, vegetable mexican, eggElizabeth AndersonComment

This is a very simple but filling recipe, great for a light lunch when you have a glut of eggs! Serve with some refried beans on the side if you’re hungry.

Nonya Pork Meatballs with dipping sauce

February 4, 2021Recipe, South East Asian Pork, pork, ChineseElizabeth AndersonComment

We have used our Malay Kuantan Dipping Chicken blend, and the sauce is delicious drizzled over plain rice and a simple salad

Thai Pork and Pineapple curry - Kaeng Khua Mu Sapparot

February 1, 2021Recipe, South East Asian Pork, Thai, porkElizabeth AndersonComment

We have used our Rendang blend to create this Thai curry. As the spice blend is not very hot, we have added fresh and dried chillies to give it a bite. Do not be put off by the pineapple…

Aubergine & pea curry

January 28, 2021Secret Sauce, Recipe, Vegetarian, south asian vegetarianElizabeth AndersonComment

This is a delicious and easy vegan curry using our Cochin blend, but with no coconut!

Thai Egg, Pea & Peanut curry

January 18, 2021Recipe, SEA Vegetarian, Vegetarian, ThaiElizabeth AndersonComment

This is a very rich dish, with the coconut and peanuts offset by a generous squeeze of lime.

Vegan tagine with soy mince

January 13, 2021Recipe, VegetarianElizabeth AndersonComment

If you enjoy eating meat but are trying to cut down, this recipe with soy mince works a treat….Serve with plain couscous and a generous sprinkling of fresh mint.

Spicy veggie burgers

January 11, 2021Recipe, Vegetarian, south asian vegetarianElizabeth AndersonComment

Liven up vegetable burgers with a spoonful of Garam Masala, or our Goan Red blend if you fancy something with a bit of a bite!

Mexican meatballs in chipotle sauce - Albondigas en chipotle

January 10, 2021Recipe, MexicanElizabeth AndersonComment

Meatballs are a popular and easy meal in Mexico, and this version is served with a tomato sauce flavoured with chipotle chillies. We have used our Smoky chilli spice blend…

Indonesian Yellow rice (Nasi Kuning) with meatballs (Rempah)

January 5, 2021Recipe, South East Asian Beef, Indonesian, beef, riceElizabeth AndersonComment

This is an Indonesian celebration dish, usually served with meatballs, eggs, caramelised onions and prawns. The rice is very rich, as are the meatballs…

Claypot Chicken Rice

December 17, 2020Recipe, South East Asian Chicken, chicken, riceElizabeth Anderson

This very simple dish is a typical hawker meal. Traditionally cooked in a clay pot, the rice sticks to the bottom and those bits get stirred in to create a unique and delicious flavour.