Not-So-Typical-Sunday

Dinners sometimes drive me nuts. Well, more of the planning part, not really of the enjoying part. Occasionally I would succumb to the idea of just having simply to drive a mere 5 minutes out for a decent meal. Other times I would have the inspiration to dish out something different.

This was one of those times.

A friend from London gave me the stocks for preparing a great herbal soup. The best thing about soups is that you can leave them simmering with all the ingredients of your choice, making it a highly efficient way of cooking. This left me with nearly one hour of preparing the rest of the dishes.

Minced meat with chopped chillies, garlic and a dash of black pepper, rolled into spheres of goodness, thrown into the sizzling hot oil and deep fried to (near) perfection. Just before serving, smother it with Tom Yam sauce for a fusion dish et voila, très magnifique!

I'm a strong believer that the appearance of your meal can greatly improve your appetite. Try eating your food blindfolded, a great meal will turn out bland if you deprive yourself visually. All the senses have to work together (more so if I were the one holding the wok). Bon appetit!