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Shan Lin Xi Oolong Tea is another tea from Nuvola Tea. It is another Taiwan Tea grown at a height of 1600 to 1800 meters. Read more »
Dried Fish is popular in Sri Lankan cooking. We cook it as a curry, stir fry or even mix with some other vegetables. This is a simple mild spicy curry with dry fish. Adding some lime juice gives some aroma and a good taste to the curry. Read more »
Today my blog turns into 2 years old. Though it is still 2 years old, I feel like I am blogging from many years. This blog has become a part of my life. Before 2 years ago, I just started this blog to share recipes in details. At that time, I already had my facebook page and it was becoming popular. But when I think of today, I spend more time on Food Corner blog than Food C
Chop Suey is popular as a Chinese dish. However Chop Suey (Chopsi) has become a popular dish among Sri Lankans. Most of the time, we are able to buy this in Chinese restaurants in Sri Lanka. It is a collection of different vegetables and a good recipe to empty the fridge in a weekend. Vegetable Chop Suey well goes with a fried rice, deviled chicken and chili paste. Read mo
Here we are in 5th round of ‘Cook like a Celebrity Chef’. I am really happy to see that this event become popular and receiving more entries now. Though we cook everyday & share them on our blogs or facebook pages, there are some simple tricks that we can use to improve the quality of the meals. Professional Chefs always use their own techniques to make their customers h
Umbalakada Sambola is a delicious spicy dish from Sri Lanka. It is more likely a chili paste. Nowadays, Umabalakada Sambola plays a major role in most function menus. Read more »
I wanted to try a different rice recipe and found this Mexican rice recipe from a website. It was really easy to cook and my house was full of aroma while cooking. The taste was delicious and I want to try this again. Read more »
If Milk Powder is too expensive in Sri Lanka, use fresh milk! Oh! My today post started like a political talk, isn’t it? :) No, I hate politics and I don’t want to talk about those politicians in my recipe posts. But I do have my own ideas. This is a post I wanted to share from some time. I remember once I received lot of forwarding emails from friends about rising pr
Recently I had a chance to taste tea from Taiwan. I received tea packs from Nuvola Tea. Nuvola Tea is a company specializing in quality tea leaves of Taiwan. From the tea samples I received; first I tried Premium Taiwan Dong Ding Oolong Tea. Read more »
Gotu kola sambola/salad is a delicious and healthy dish from Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, we have a habit of adding at least one green for our meal. Most of the greens are eaten raw as sambola/salad. One of the popular green leaves among them is Gotu Kola. Read more »
Here is a fun & easy way to cut shapes in food. Recently I received square and heart-shaped cutters from FunBites to try and review. In this post, I am going to post my experience with Square shaped set. They named it as FunBites-Cube it! Its really fun to use it. Earlier I used cookie cutters or knife to cut sandwich into small pieces. I had to do it one by one. But using thi
Happy Valentine’s Day!! For me, this month is so special. One reason is my husband’s Birth Day falls in February. This time, there is another reason to celebrate, I will share that soon. I couldn’t cook any special thing for this Valentine’s Day, but thought of sharing some last minute ideas in this post. When I checked my past recipes, I found that there are few ideas which suits for
Spiced Guava is a popular street food in Sri Lanka. We commonly call it as ‘Pera Achcharu’.Not only guava, we like to eat pineapple, mango, ambaralla or even ‘Veralu’ (Sri Lankan olive) with some spices added. I remember, during the school days we used to buy these from street vendors near the school. They dice fruits and add chili, salt and sugar mixture into diced fruits. We could b
Vegetables are always a healthy meal option. Here I roasted some vegetables with some herbs/spices. This is good as a healthy appetizer and can be prepared in few minutes. It looks appealing when add different colorful vegetables. Read more »
Guest Bloggers are wanted! Here is an opportunity for you if you like to be a guest at Food Corner. I am going to post a series of Guest Posts on Food Corner. Hope you like to be a guest for this series and guest posts will be featured during the weekends. I’m always interested in receiving well-written posts from different bloggers around the world. Read more »
This Red Rice Porridge is cooked as per a recipe I remember from Sri Lanka. I am not very sure if this is the authentic Sri Lankan Rice Porridge, however this is well matching with Sri Lankan taste. Once I was sick and my mother asked me to have ‘Lunu Kanda’ which is cooked using rice. That time, I lost my appetite but I liked this porridge (Lunu Kanda). I cooked it again as per the rec
Boiled Tapioca or Manioc is a famous dish in Sri Lanka. This is not only served as a breakfast, even it is served with rice and curry for lunch or dinner. Manioc is commonly called as Manyokka in Sinhalese. Boiled Manioc/Tapioca well goes with Sri Lankan Lunu Miris, Kochchi Sambola or with any spicy fish curry. Also serve some fresh grated coconut with it. Read more »
Here we are in 4th round of ‘Cook like a Celebrity Chef’. I am really happy to see that this event become popular and receiving more entries now. Though we cook everyday & share them on our blogs or facebook pages, there are some simple tricks that we can use to improve the quality of the meals. Professional Chefs always use their own techniques to make their customers happy, and ke
We received few emails regarding difficulty to find Agar Agar in market. Therefore after discussed with the sponsor, the closing date for the Agar Agar Recipe contest is extended from another month. So far we have received around 18 entries. But we believe this is a less count when considering of giving 5 gifts from the sponsor. Marine chemicals will start selling Agar Agar on ebay soon,
Knol Khol also known as Kohlrabi is a vegetable which we can easily find in Sri Lanka. We call it as Nokol (?????? ).It is a vegetable rich in minerals and dietary fiber. In Sri Lankan Cooking, there are few different methods to cook Knol Khol. This recipe is for a simple and mild spicy Knol Khol curry. Read more »
Habala Pethi is the Sri Lankan name for Rice Flakes. This is also known as Poha or Aval. Habala Pethi is made by pressurising or beating the parboiled rice. Therefore it looks like flattened. In Sri Lanka, I have seen Habala Pethi made out of red rice which is high with nutrients value. Read more »
I am back with a recipe for Valentine’s day. It is too early to post recipes for Valentine’s day, but I feel bit lazy to start work after a holiday in Sri Lanka. This is a simple recipe using Guava and Agar Agar. I brought some Guava (Pera) from Sri Lanka and want to utilize them in different recipes other than eating them raw. These small guavas taste much than the bi
This Tea Review is about another great product from Teavivre. Read more »
Here are few Sri Lankan Curry recipes which I tried before. These Curry recipes are quick and easy to prepare and well matching with rice or bread. Read more »
Here are the events happening for this month. Agar Agar Recipe Contest –Join with the contest and win 5 gifts from the sponsor and some blog awards Cook like a celebrity Chef- This is a really interesting event,join and see who will get the awards for this month. If you host any event in your blog,please link them in my events list.I am very happy to participate.
Here are few chicken recipes which I tried before. These chicken recipes can be easily adapted as Sri Lankan Chicken Recipes and well matching with rice and other curries. Read more »
Here are few Roti recipes which I tried before. These Roti recipes can be easily adapted with Sri Lankan taste and well matching with some other curries. Read more »
Long Beans curry or commonly called as Ma Karal curry is another tasty vegetable dish from Sri Lanka. We have few different methods to cook Long Beans. This is a bit spicy way of cooking it. This Long Beans curry is great to eat with plain rice together with some other curry and sides. Read more »
A clean home is a responsibility of every woman. We need a clean home with no toxic and germs. But, how many toxic ingredients we touch every day? Have you ever checked and considered about the ingredients of your cleaning products in the pantry? Usually I try to avoid products which contains harmful toxic agents such as ‘Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)
Green Beans curry or commonly called as Bonchi curry is another tasty vegetable dish from Sri Lanka. We have few different recipes for Green Beans. This is a bit spicy way of cooking green beans. We like this Bonchi curry to eat with plain rice together with some other curry and sides. Read more »
Kari Ayam is another chicken curry I tried from Malaysian cuisine. This recipe is well matching with Sri Lankan Chicken Recipes and the taste. In Kari Ayam, some sugar is added. But, this tastes much even without adding sugar. I found the way of cooking is slightly different from Sri Lankan Chicken recipes. Anyway,this chicken curry is best with rice or any breads. Read more »
‘Cook like a Celebrity Chef’ is the new event from Food Corner. I am really happy to see that this event become popular and receiving more entries now. Though we cook everyday & share them on our blogs or facebook pages, there are some simple tricks that we can use to improve the quality of the meals. Professional Chefs always use their own techniques to make their customers happy, an
?? ????? ??????? Kiribath (MilkRice) is a traditional food from Sri Lanka, Kiribath is our ceremonial food which we cook for any festival or special occasion. Even today, before start any work for the New Year 2013, I cooked Kiribath (Milk Rice) as our breakfast. I have shared Kiribath recipes before. So I thought of sharing this Bada Iringu Kiribath (Milk Rice with Fresh Corn) re
Easy Gluten Free Lunches and Snacks: Simple Cookbook is written by Tracey Allen. Tracy Allen is a Prince Edward Island based writer and member of the Professional Writers Association of Canada. Recently I received a copy of Easy Gluten Free Lunches and Snacks: Simple Cookbook for review purpose. This book is really handy & with easy to follow instructions. Read more »
Agar-agar is another form of gelatin.It is a great way to create easy & colourful desserts. However Agar Agar has a firm texture when compared with jelly. Interesting fact is, it is derived from seaweed & considered as vegetarian. Any fruit or any flavour can be used with Agar Agar to make a delicious dessert. There are so many recipes & ideas. Read more »
I am in a new cookbook project with Chef Duminda!! Chef Duminda is a Celebrity Chef from Sri Lanka.He is a TV presenter as well.Currently he is the Coordinator for Slow Food Youth Network in Sri Lanka and founding member for slow food Nuwaraeliya Convium. Read more »
I am back here after few days’ holidays.Hope you all had a great time with family and friends.I had a little break from the blog.So after a holiday, I thought of sharing an easy rice recipe. Read more »
Wattakka or Pumpkin is a veggie which we can cook in different style. This Wattakka Kalu Pol maluwa looks darker as we use roasted spices & coconut. For a Sri Lankan, I am sure this is one of the favourites. Wattakka can be cooked in a curry which gives an appearance of white or yellowish. That is a different recipe using green chilli. Some, they use oil and fry onion and red chili
May God bless you and your loved ones this Christmas season!! Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!!
Nelum Ala or Lotus Root is one of our favourites when it is cooked as a curry.The name of it is enough for me to feel hungry!There are different methods to use ‘Nelum Ala’ in a spicy recipe. In Sri Lanka, Lotus Root is not much bigger. But lotus root which we can buy here are bit bigger in diameter. So, I cut them into small pieces to make the dish more delicious. Read more »
Cucumber is a healthy veggie which can be used in different recipes. Salads are on top of the list. In Sri Lanka, we own different recipes for making salads. We, Sri Lankans eat most of the veggies and even greens as salads or as sambol. I guess eating raw is healthier than cooked dishes. This Sri Lankan Cucumber Salad is a really simple & easy salad, which well goes wit
Corn Recipes are always delicious with its creamy taste. In Sri Lanka, we always like to eat fresh corn cobs after boil in water.(Commonly called as ‘Bada Iringu’).Boiled Bada Iringu is a common street food in Sri Lanka, specially when we travel for long trips towards the southern part of Sri Lanka. I was lucky enough to eat fresh corn just after picked from the plant. Now, here in
Now this is the Contest details you were waiting for! Marine Chemicals is the largest Agar Agar manufacturer & exporter in India. They have a range of products suitable for manufacture of Confectionery, Jellies, Candies, Ice creams, Sweets industries, Glazing and Icing Coatings, Piping Jellies & many other innovative products. Read more »
Today Agar Agar recipe is with Sago. Sago Desserts are always delicious & healthy. Adding Agar Agar to it gives a delicious Sago Pudding. In Sri Lanka, we always cook Sago with Coconut Milk. So,I used coconut milk in my recipe. If you cannot find, Agar Agar easily in your area, unflavoured gelatin is the substitute. Anyway, after trying few recipes with both Gelatin & Agar Agar
Bandakka or Lady Finger is a vegetable which has a watery taste. In Sri Lanka, we have different recipes with Bandakka (okra), however normally I cook another spicy dish if I cook bandakka. If not, it is difficult to match the taste of the meal. Few years ago I tasted Bandakka Salada in a buffet in a Sri Lankan restaurant. I cannot remember the exact location or name, anyway it was i
Recently CP Foods released a new product called Chicken Pop. I received some samples for review purpose. Those were delivered in a cooler bag which I was attracted. Read more »
Bonchi Mallung? Actually I am not sure whether we cook Green Beans as mallung in Sri Lanka. Anyway I haven’t tasted any Bonchi Mallung when I was in Sri Lanka. Anyway this recipe is adapted from Kerala Green Bean Thoran Recipe. Kerala recipes are more similar to Sri Lankan recipes. Therefore it is very easy to adapt. This recipe is not exactly the same as Kerala Bean Thoran but I h
I recently made this Peanut Butter Pinwheels. Actually I found the recipe from bigredkitchen.com .The taste is so yummy & so sweet, but addictive. I am not a huge fan of sweet things. My friends know, I rarely eat toffees, candy etc. BUT,I loved this. I couldn’t stop eating them. If you are a fan of Peanut Butter, I am sure you would love this candy. Read more »
Christmas is on the way & everywhere it is very festive. So I thought of preparing a Bento with Christmas theme. Read more »
Teavivre Organic Dragon Well Long Jing Green Tea is an excellent Green Tea. The leaves are with two or three buds showing its high quality. I loved watching the movement of the leaves while brewing. I could steep this tea for several times. The taste was rich and I didn’t find any bitterness. The leaves are with good aroma good enough to attract any tea lover. Read more »
