M … Malay Day

Reflecting Malaysia’s multi-ethnic population and the influence of colonising powers, our Malay Day was a celebration of South-East Asian cuisine.

Rejoining our group, Joan prepared Pumpkin Rice Laksa Soup

Showing us a new way to prepare chicken livers, Nadine chose Sweet Spiced Chicken Liver in Dark Soy Sauce, served with rice.

Anne made Malaysian Mushroom Korma. She served the it with Vegan Cucumber and Mint Raita and Naan flatbread.

Julie’s contribution was Satay Sapi (Beef Satay) served with a tasty peanut sauce.

Pauline made Mee Udang (Malay Prawn Noodle), a typical meal of Penang coastal hawkers.

Credits:

Joan’s Pumpkin Rice Laksa Soup recipe is from allrecipes.com

Nadine’s Sweet Spiced Chicken Liver in Dark Soy Sauce was from Pinkblanket’s Kitchen in cookpad.com

Anne’s Malaysian Mushroom Korma is from holycowvegan.net.

Her Cucumber and Mint Raita is from taste.com.au

Julie’s Satay Sapi is from SBSFood

Pauline’s Mee Udang is from rasamalaysia.com

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I…India

 India

Maybe not quite Bollywood, but Laura’s place was draped in colour and everyone came in a version of national dress for our India day.  Saris abounded but, of course there had to be one who did a Christopher Columbus and came as a western “Indian” rather than eastern, complete with feathers in her hair and a Pocahontas tunic.

Laura, with Kathy’s assistance, created an exotic table that we spread with a range of dishes and the smell of spices filled the air, impressing our guests for the day.

Chris prepared a “native” meal of corn, pine nuts, greens and lemon salad, served with corn bread.

Native Meal

 

 

 

 

Marie’s creation was an Indian-inspired Mushroom Soup.

Mushroom Soup

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guest for the day, Sonya, prepared Dal Shorva (Lentil Soup) – photograph unavailable.

Our host, Laura made Mango Lassi, Chana Masala, Naan Bread and Almond Chikki (Almond Brittle).

Mango Lassi

Chana Masala

Naan

Almond Chikki

 

 

Laura’s guest, Eva, provided an Eggplant, Pumpkin and Zucchini Curry.

Eggplant Curry

 

 

 

 

Pauline prepared Vegetable Fritters with Yoghurt Dip.

Vegetable Fritters

 

 

 

 

Wendy made Navratan Korma, a Vegetable Korma.

Navratan Korma

 

 

 

 

Julie prepared Kofta Kari – curried meatballs in a hot sauce.

Kofta Kari

 

 

 

 

 

Kathy made Butter Chicken with Cauliflower Rice.

Butter Chicken

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nadine made a dessert of Sweet Carrot Halva, made from grated carrots simmered in spiced milk.

Carrot Halva

 

 

 

 

 

Credits:

Wendy’s Navratan Korma was from My Heart Beets.

Julie’s Butter Chicken was from Quirky Cooking

Sonya’s Dal Shorva (Lentil Soup) was from food.com

Laura’s Chana Masala was from Holy Cow Vegan Recipes

Laura’s Naan Bread was from Taste.com

Laura’s Almond Chikki was from Manjula’s Kitchen.

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Mmmmm…what more is there to say?

Our M day was held at Jeanne’s and the letter describes it – yuMmmmmmmm.
Marie’s Mushroom Soup was inspired by a Thermomix recipe. She used Flat, Portobello and button mushrooms for flavour.

Mushroom Soup

Kathy produced Sherry Vinegar Marinated Mackerel.

Marinated Mackerel

Chris created Macadamia Crumbed Chicken with a Mango, Mushroom and Avocado Salsa.

Macadamia Crumbed Chicken

Joan made a Mushroom Lasagne that was a big hit with everyone.

Mushroom Lasagne

Wendy made an easy and delicious Honey Mustard Chicken.

Honey Mustard Chicken

Cajun Meatball

Julie produced individual serves of Cajun Meatloaf, made in muffin tins.

These were accompanied by Pauline’s Macaroni, Mortadella and Mozarella bake.

Macaroni, Mortadella, Mozarella Bake

Laura made Maple-Syrup Caramelised Camembert served with fresh fruits and mint chocolate biscuits (yum).

Maple Syrup Camembert

Jeanne made a Mars Bar Cheesecake with fresh strawberries and cream accompanied by Laura’s Macadamia Toffee.

Mars Bar Cheesecake

To celebrate birthdays for Beatrice and Jeanne, Wendy produced another of her marvellous birthday cakes.

Birthday Cake

Credits

Wendy’s Honey Mustard Chicken is from goodlifeeats.com

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