Monday, 28 April 2014

Recipe- Persian Chicken

Time for kasaMaT has come to share some great cooking recipes with you! 

Persian chicken for 3 people


cut 1 big onions and place in a pan, then turmeric

6 pieces chicken thigh salted side down and salt plus turmeric 

sandwich style, olive oil on top

temperature mid-high

put the lid and leave it for five mins or so until you see the chicken juice then lower the temperature to low-mid to cook for a long time till the chicken is soft. keep the lid. while cooking you can add black pepper.

at the end when everything is cooked, pour the "saffron+ a bit of hot water". 

basmati rice two cups. wash till water is clear. one finger up from the top of rice for water. half a table spoon of salt, depending on how salty the salt. a finger of butter or so. no oil. all in a pan. cook in high temperate till water dissapear and put paper or towel on your lid and lower the temperature till low. use non sticky pot. lick your finger and touch the lower part of the pot and when it makes shooooowww noise it's crispy. add saffron water. turn around and the rice cake done.

two hand fulls of barberry soak in water half an hour. wash again and put in pan and add 1/3 cup of saffron water to be cooked in a liquid. 2-3 spoons of sugar. let it cook till the point it's still saucy and moisty but not watery. 

Friday, 14 March 2014

MITSUBA- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The best sushi place found in Brazil!!!

It is the smallest simplest corner place in Rio which serves the best fresh fish/ sushi ever. Worth a taxi ride from those famous beach areas to this restaurant in a rather remote area. Ask for fish of the day!












Monday, 16 September 2013

BADEJO- Sao Paulo, Brazil

Try this mouqueca specialised restaurant, just amazing... One of my favourite "Brazilian" dishes- pure seafood only no meat! They serve mouquecas not from Bahia which use lots of coconuts milk+oil and very heavy but from the ones of Espirito Santo State. I couldn't forget about this restaurant from 3 years ago's 1 time visit, and finally today made it back there. Happiest smile and the fullest tummy all the way...!!

Address: Alameda dis Jurupis, 813- Moema- SP
Tel: 11 5055 0238

Friday, 23 November 2012

Botafumeiro- Barcelona, Spain

The most authentic seafood restaurant found in Barcelona... A real top kind. When we were going around the city just to find a place which serves "percebes", this was the only and the last place, as soon as we enter, I knew this was it, and forgot the entire afternoon spent in heat in search of the place with percebes. Amazing cava, percebes, lovely counter, service and the best chocolate & petit deserts... They gave us a tour of the back of the restaurant which is beautiful with so many seats. Dinner there must also be amazing, but I was just so content sitting by the counter with our amazing percebes and drink, almost missed flight back to Paris. www.botafumeiro.es

Thursday, 19 July 2012

Kitakaro- sunagawa, hokkaido, japan

Hokkaido is famous for its top class sweets making. Today's restaurant is located next to the headquarter of Kitakaro, a sweets shop.


They have the best Omuraisu ever. Pasta was good too. Enjoy the Hokkaido style volume and good price!



Monday, 11 June 2012

Icho Restaurant- dubai, UAE


If you miss a traditional Japanese food in Dubai, Icho restaurant is the place to go. We were there for lunch, and they have a typical Japanese lunch set menu. Udon is great there, do not go for soba! The picture is the one we all tasted, Kamo Nanban Udon. Amazing. The volume is twice the normal Japanese size though. The salad is nice with Japanese goma dressing. Plus the deseart sorbet is also not disappointing at all!

 


Make sure to ask Sushi Chef Mr. Kitade to make a few rolls or nigiris of your preference. His sushi is fantastic. Probably as best as it gets in Dubai.

The view from the restaurant is nice. Reminded me of Roppongi Hills in Tokyo. You will feel closer to home...! mmm!!  

Wednesday, 30 May 2012

zuma- dubai, UAE


If you enjoy zuma, zuma dubai is the one to go. It is outstanding. Always good ambience and they even have a DJ!



Monday, 28 May 2012

BODEGA de la ARDOSA- madrid, spain



We have found a great eatery in the middle of Madrid for those looking for an authentic Spanish tapas experience. It is called BODEGA de la ARDOSA, and the place has a secret behind the bar space for eating. (Need to bend and go through under the bar counter)

There, we met out friend Victor and his little corner for ham cutting. You can try a various Spanish ham there- hamon iberico is not to be missed.




  
Aother amazing tapas were the followings: tortilla and artichoke. It is probably one of the best tortillas of my life- and I have tried a lot before, I mean a lot- even twice a day whenever I am in Spain, and am often in Spain. It is soft and perfectly cooked. We loved it so much and immediately decided to go for the second plate.

Artichoke also was one of the best ones ever tried. It is not a common vegetable in Japan and whenever I tried it outside Japan was just plane boiled one which I did not like it at all. So it was a good surprise to taste this really really soft grilled lightly salted artichoke which melted on your mouth. Big Good Surprise.

Finally, big thanks to Victor who was lovely and introduced us to amazing food. Totally unexpected this to happen in the middle of Madrid! Ureshii!!

 


Sunday, 6 May 2012

Aprons & Hammers- dubai

Just experienced the best way to enjoy Dubai and I am excited to share it with you! Dubai can be enjoyed the most from outside- on water, umm ocean- not from inside. I am sure everyone is bored of endless shopping malls and hotel brunches. Take a boat and go sailing around the Marina bay, jump into water and enjoy the refreshing swim during the afternoon and watch the sunset. Enjoy water skiing and wake boarding. When you are completely exhausted, make a stop at Apron & Hammers. This is a boat restaurant serves fresh sea food. Stop by for fresh draft beer and calamari. Appetisers are recommended. It is just a fun setting, being on a big boat and an open air (upstairs seating is better) chilled restaurant which seems to be impossible to find in Dubai. So that made it also special. And, don't forget to sail alongside the bay after sunset. One side of shore reminds you of manhattan and the other side is a complete Venice night view. In the distance you will see Atlantis and sometimes there are beautiful fire works. Dubai from a boat.... Highly recommended. I don't mind Dubai at all now, in fact, I think I do quite like the city..

Tuesday, 10 April 2012

EMBASSY- london


It is a French restaurant newly opened in this location in London. Recommended for brunch, and the reason of this post is to let you know about this cocktail called Coco CHANEL. It is amazing. Like a pink shampaigne cocktail from the old movies but with Rose petal. It is sweet and gorgeous. You will fall in love.. 29 old Burlington street, London W1S 3AN

Thursday, 22 December 2011

Matarel- Milan

Probably one of the best food I have ever tasted at a restaurant. 


It is a small cute traditional Italian restaurant in a cozy street of Milan caled Matarel. Around there are many trendy bars and restaurants full of foodballers and their girlfriends, but this is by far the best.


DO TRY risotto con ossobuco, incredible....
I still cannot get over it after a year, and obsessing and dreaming of it. It is a true kind.

Wednesday, 9 November 2011

the name will come!!- palma de majorca, spain

kasaMaT's favorite breakfast place in Palma... They have addictive ensaimadas and fresh gelato. We couldn't resist going there for every breakfast and even made an express take-away before catching a bus to the airport. Palma's must-go place for sure. 


Thursday, 3 November 2011

海南鶏飯食堂 麻布店- tokyo, japan

here you can enjoy the best Singaporean chicken rice...!! their sauces are amazing. i have tried "the best" chicken rice place in real Singapore last year, but it could not beat this Tokyo restaurant. just ignore other dishes but only go for the chicken rice and you will not regret! 

* location; just off TSUTAYA ROPPONGI Keyakizaka, a small cozy but lively restaurant, reservation needed!: 03-5474-3200

Monday, 17 October 2011

Muffins y más postres

Hoy os quiero hablar de un libro que mi amiga Emily me regaló hace un par de años en Londres. En realidad, estaba en su casa cenando y no le dejé otra opción: se iba un año a viajar por Australia y en realidad le hacía un favor metiéndolo en mi maleta a España. The hummingbird bakery


Here i post some of the best recipes of the book, once i meet my dear friend kei i promise to post my own recipes. By the way, Emily will be so proud of me that i´m thinking about sending her some cupcakes to London also ;)


 

Which books do you  prefer to cook good desserts?

We love cheese

A month ago my friends Carla&Willo got married in Segovia, Spain. It was an amazing celebration, full of happiness, stylish people and fantastic food. And most important, everyone had a blast!
I didn´t know what to give them as a present so just after the moment  i knew they wanted to have some cheese after the meal, i decided to give them a good variety of spanish cheese. The table looked amazing!






Fue un 24 de septiembre, la novia iba espectacular, no sólo su vestido, que me rechifló, sino que transmitía una felicidad increíble. Os dejo algunas fotos para que veais lo bien que lo pasamos y cómo los pequeños detalles pueden hacer de un evento algo inolvidable.

special thanks to carla & willo for inviting me to one of the best weddings i´ve even been!




Estoy segura de que será un matrimonio muy feliz, otro día os cuento la historia de amor tan bonita ;)

Saturday, 24 September 2011

Yubaru- tokyo, japan

In Yoyogi Uehara, there is this very special small restaurant which no one knows about, and the place is almost always empty, but they have the best food. Freshly baked bread, avocado dips, lamb chops and spagetthi carbonara are the best. Highly recommended, I was there last night, completely forgot about taking pictures of food. But please, if you are ever in Tokyo, it is worth a try, don't just go to Nobu for highly priced so-so food, but experience the unique small Japanese house restaurant with amazing food. Price also is very good. Phone: 03-5454-3833

Saturday, 23 July 2011

Niseko Club- niseko, japan


Just off little Niseko Station, there opens a new restaurant called Niseko Club. We were there for lunch, and it is 600JPY with your choice of one drink, just about 4 pounds!

I had a tomato juice.



Curry and Rice with lots of vegetables..


Pasta of the day: garlic and mashrooms tomato pasta. amazing.


Outside..


Nice find, recommend to make a stop whenever in the area- the world's best skiing mountains!!



Monday, 18 July 2011

PIZZA CAPRI- aix en province

The best pizza you could ever have!!! Make sure to try Pizza Royal!!! We were there for every breakfast and lunch... and snack.. and dinner...!





Friday, 1 July 2011

D. McKay FRUITERER- london

教えてもらわない限り絶対に気がつかないけれど、一度知ったらやめられない、の典型です!一見普通の果物屋で、ロンドンで一番美味しいフレッシュジュースが味わえるとは思いもよらないのですが・・・。5年前にインターンシップでサウスケンジントンに通っていた時に教えてもらったのがきっかけで、それ以来D. McKay FRUITERERのApple Ginger Lemonジュースの大ファンです。駅から1分も歩かない角にある果物屋ですが、お店の果物を使って色々なフルーツミックスジュースを作ってもらえます。メニューは10種類程。
Apple Ginger Lemon以外は試したことがありませんが、単品(オレンジジュースなど)よりも、ミックスジュースが美味しいようです。