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I modified this stew recipe from the traditional Moroccan tagine - the only difference is, I didn't use beans because I didn't like them much. It's great with bread or rice, but even better with couscous. Moroccan Chicken Stew (Makes 3 servings) 2 chicken breasts, cut into chunks 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 carrot, cut in chunks 1 red pepper, cut in 1-inch chunks 1 can peeled tomatoes Equal

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First post for the new year! In today's lunchbox I made a quick pilaf (flavoured rice) and a thai-inspired fish cake. Thai Fish Cakes 1 kg white fish fillets, minced 3 tbsp Curry paste (store bought or home-made, it doesn't matter!) 1 lemongrass, (flesh only, minced) 1 bunch of coriander, chopped 1 egg Oil for frying 1. Mix everything except the egg and oil together in a bowl and leave in the

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I know I've blogged about Briyani before, but it never hurts to revisit an oldie-but-goodie. This isn't a cheaters, budget version, but something a little more authentic to the Dum Briyani, which means the meat and rice are cooked together in the same pot. Besides the usual range of spices, you'll also need a slice of papaya for the marinade. I read somewhere that the compounds in papaya serves

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I remember when I was studying in Melbourne as a uni student, it was tough making ends meet. I had to live on less than $1,000 a month, 60% of which went towards paying rent and transport, which didn't leave me much to work with in terms of subsistence. Tied down with a limited budget, here are 7 things I learnt to help maximise my money for my daily food needs: 7 Money-saving Food Tips for the

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Like the previous recipe, the Chinese Duck Salad, this salad recipe's preparation is more in the prawns rather than the salad. Just slap on the greens and you have a great no-frills shrimp salad recipe! The prawns are great on their own as tapas, too. Lemony Prawns (salad, optional) 1 pound of prawns/shrimp, meat only 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 4 tsp olive oil 1 tsp freshly crushed

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Like the new look? I figured it was time for studentonnabudget to go through a design revamp. I've had less time to add recipes because of the full-time job and the other website, but I still do cook my own budget meals. In any case, to celebrate the site's revamp, I've created an aptly-named "I'M ONNABUDGET" badge for your blog or website. Show the world you're a Student on a Budget! You

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It's easy if you know how. Roti John is a colonial-era dish created by Malay/Indian food store owners catering to European tastes. Essentially, Roti John (so named because it was made using "European" bread, and all European white men inevitably were named "John") is a savoury French Toast. It's usually made using a baguette, but I find that sliced white bread also serves as well. You can make

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Yes, it's a recipe for ratatouille (rat-at-too-ee), inspired from watching the movie. (You should go watch it, it's really good!) In the movie, ratatouille was described as provincial - peasant food - but being a gourmet restaurant it looked better in the cartoon than how it is usually presented: Basically, a ratatouille is a toamato-based vegetable stew, which explains the provincial

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Sometimes, I just get tired of cooking and so I assemble a salad instead. This Chinese duck salad is made with roast duck - although you can (and should, probably, since you'd be on a budget) use some leftover roast chicken instead. The secret is in the dressing though, which works well with both chicken and duck. Chinese Duck (or Chicken) Salad 1 serve of salad greens 1 roast duck breast,

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recipe modified from here Ingredients: 250g glutinous rice flour 350ml water 4 tbsp shallot oil Green tea peanut mixture Ingredients: 250g toasted peanuts, grounded into a fine powder (some bigger pieces are fine) 2 tsp green tea/ matcha powder 50g caster sugar 2 tb toasted white sesame seed Method: 1. Prepare peanut mixture by combining all the ingredients. Set aside. 2. Mix glutinous rice

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awhile ago , i was having a guest over for dinner . at that time , i was informed that she only ate fish or chicken...not my specialties . anyway , i ended up steaming a fish with a bunch of ingredients . she commented that it tasted like light tom yum soup . there wasn't a proper list of ingredients when i first cooked it...it was a go-as-i-feel . and then she kept bugging me to make it again .

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i first cooked this years ago . for some reason , i never bothered to write down the list of ingredients or take a photo of it every time i made it . this time , i made it a point to do both . i admit it's far from a budget recipe , but hey...salmon has the highest content of omega 3 amongst the fishes...and students need brains right ? (not that i'm saying you guys don't have any) what you

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ingredients: 500g white fish 1/2 cup coconut cream 2 whole nutmegs 1 small piece balanchan 1 tbs chilli powder 1 inch piece of ginger (around the size of a thumb), minced 1 inch piece of galangal (blue ginger), minced 1/2 cup of shallots 1 tbs rice flour 1 tbs oil 1 egg 1 tbs sugar method: preheat oven to 200 C. Blend all the ingredients in a food processor. Grease a baking tray and spread

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Ingredients for 6: 600g Tagliatelle 2 onions 1 Garlic clove 2 tb Olive oil 1 pinch Saffron strands 200ml dry white wine 500g Mascarpone cheese (can be substituted with cream cheese) 36 small/medium prawns, around 300g Salt and pepper 1tbsp fish sauce (optional) 1 tbsp light soy

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When I was studying in Melbourne, I was always amused by the existence of the "exotic" "Asian" dish called "Singapore Noodles". Anyone from Singapore would tell you - there's no such thing. Although, there is something called Hokkien Mee which is made in Singapore, and very much unlike the 'usual' Hokkien Mee made with dark sauce, and that's another story altogether. I've come to realise though,

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I've been experimenting with wasabi powder of late, especially since I discovered wasabi peanuts as a snack. So for may packed lunch this week I decided to experiment a little bit more with all the hot stuff in the kitchen to create the Chicken That Exploded My Nose. The Chicken That Exploded My Nose Ingredients Chicken breasts, cut in strips 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp wasabi powder 1 tsp

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ingredients: 1 egg ¾ cup water 1 cup self-raising flour ½ tsp salt 125g grated cheddar 1 tbsp fresh chives ½ tsp pepper coarse sea salt (optional) method: mix all ingredients until just combined. Spoon into well-greased muffin pans and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake at 190 degrees F for 15 minutes. comments: from my beloved penguin muffin bible. A very simple recipe!! No oil/ butter added...

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Why do I call this the Refreshing Tuna? Because unlike normal tuna sandwich fillings, this one doesn't use any mayo or creamy base but a citrus juice instead. It's a super easy recipe, and the result is a light sandwich filling that brings out the natural flavour of the fish. It also has the added advantage of being low-fat. =D Refreshing Tuna (sandwich filling) 1 can of tuna in mineral water 1

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This is my version of the Indian tandoori dish, from scratch. Obviously, I don't have a large clay oven hanging at home, so one uses the conventional oven to bake and then broil this dish. Also, I used breast meat which is dryer, but makes it easier to cut into huge chunks. My favourite tandoor usually uses rolled up chicken thighs that are more juicier. Noel's Chicken Tikka Marinade: 1 small

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In my first year, I wanted to know what condiments to buy..but wasn't really sure... after 2.5 years of trial and error...here are my essentials... For Asian cooking: sunflower oil light soy sauce dark soy sauce oyster sauce sesame oil white pepper rice wine (hua diao/ shao xing) fish sauce corn starch thai sweet chilli sauce dried shitake mushroom (can be used in so many dishes....and the

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Kimchi is a pickled vegetable salad unique to and ubiquitous in Korea. The stuff is obviously salty, and generally spicy and usually served cold. A bottle of kimchi can be a little pricey, but it goes a long way because it can last a while in the fridge. It makes a great addition to the fridge as instant food, because it can be eaten with just about anything. Late night snack? Enliven your

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recipe inspired from Umami's dish of the same name ingredients: 1 onion, VERY thinly sliced 5 dried chillies (can add more or less according to personal perference) 500-600g eggplant, sliced into 2 inch strips 200g chicken mince (can use any other type of meat as well) tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp dark soy sauce 1 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tbsp sugar (can adjust according to taste) 2 tbsp dark

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An embutido is, strictly speaking, a sausage (complete in its intestine-encased glory) - but in the Philippines it's become more like a steamed meatloaf. I adapted this recipe from a Filipino cookbook lying around the house. It's a little more spicier, but on hindsight it could also have been a little more sweeter by adding sultanas in the mix. Noel's Spiced Embutido 1 cup of croutons 500g

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Ah, the ubiquitous potato. What's one to do when one needs the carbs but is bored with rice? The trusty potato comes to the rescue. I was wondering what kind of carb to pack for my lunch meals this week, and instead of going for the mash, I decided to whip up a quick* rosti instead. * err, that's quick if you have a large grater. And I only spent 20 min preparing the whole dish, so that's pretty

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This is my housemate, Kevin's recipe. I usually never like meatballs but these are the only ones I'll touch. Sweet & Spicy Meat Balls 500g beef sausage mince Sultanas Fresh Parsley Chilli flakes 1. Empty the beef sausage mince in a large bowl. 2. Throw in a generous handful of sultanas, some fresh parsley and chilli flakes into the beef sausage mince (there are no exact measurements for this

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