This dish may be crisp and dry, or it may be oily. Put the dried shrimp into a food processor and process with steel blade to a floss. If using fresh garlic and shallots, fry them separately in heated ...

Floss prawns in a blender or food processor. Put desiccated coconut in a dry frying pan and toast, stirring constantly, until a rich brown colour. Immediately turn out onto a plate to cool. Blend ...

This dish involves a fusion of Japanese and Chinese elements. Sanbaizu (available from thewasabicompany.co.uk) is Japanese, a slightly sweet vinegar that is made with dried bonito (fish) flakes, ...