Surinamese Ghoegrie (spicy chickpeas)
My website, The Spiced Chickpea is one year old! And what better way to celebrate with one of my favourite Surinamese childhood dishes: Ghoegri (spicy chickpeas) – a recipe by my mother!
Coconut Rose Fudge
For Valentine’s Day, I came up with a romantic Coconut Rose Fudge, that is creamy and so decadent – it will be hard to stop at one piece!
Tostadas w/ Mackerel Mousse
This refreshing recipe combines the Mexican Tostada with a silky-smooth mackerel salad. It’s the perfect open-faced mini fried tortilla that can be enjoyed as a light meal or a delicious snack.
Spicy Sticky Surinamese Chicken Wings
These tender, juicy, baked Surinamese chicken wings are coated in a spicy sticky marinade. They are packed with flavour and make your taste buds sing. Are you ready to up your baked wings game?
Princes Foods Ambassador
I have some awesome news; for the coming months I’ll be a ‘Princes Ambassadeur’, an ambassador for Princes Foods and will create dishes with their canned goods.
Spicy Surinamese Tuna Croquettes – Mom’s Recipe!
These Spicy Surinamese Tuna Croquettes are little apples of the eye on a snack platter. The inspiration for this recipe comes from my mom, who often makes these fried delicious snacks with salted cod fish.
Mackerel Salad w/ Curry spices in Lettuce Wraps
This mackerel salad is inspired by a curried chicken salad; spiced with curry seasoning. However, with the canned goods at hand, this mackerel salad is child’s play to put together. Exactly what you’d need on your snack platter. Packed with healthy fats, delicious and not to mention the curry flavours blend perfectly with this fish.
3x Dips w/ Anchovies
Love them or hate them, but these small, shiny oily fish often bring an umami flavour or quality to dishes.
Vegan Corn Fritters w/ Thai Red Curry Paste
These Vegan Corn Fritters are easy to whip up, packed with Thai Red Curry flavours, and egg and dairy-free. They make a perfect vegan dish and are simple to prepare!
Thai Yellow Curry Fried Shrimp w/ Panko Coconut Crumb
In our home we love to eat shrimp. A lot. It’s a popular food; easy to cook and there are many ways to prepare it. Today, I’ll share another simple recipe by using Blue Elephant’s Thai Yellow Curry Paste as a marinade. This recipes creates the most aromatic, crunchy and crispy shrimp. These are perfect as a snack or appetizer.