Living in Asia

Food: Exactly the stuff you need to survive the scene

Here are some simple things to get you started on culinary delights of your own invention using local and imported sources. If you've got ideas to add here, please photograph essential ingredients if you can, and contact us.

How to use a rice cooker: 8 easy steps to impress your friends.

Note, all rice cookers are a little different, play around and see what happens. However, usually, there is a 'start' button. Once pressed, it'll start cooking the rice, and after a while it'll do a count down of about the last ten minutes before it's ready. Rice cookers usually go 'beep-beep', then it'll keep it warm for however long you want, so you can serve some, and leave the rest keeping warm overnight, ready for breaky in the morning. Then, once you're done, push the 'off' button.

Simple marinade for in Japan:

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