Kismoor

Ingredients
2 teaspoons coconut oil
1 cup dried shrimp
2 cups grated coconut
1 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon tamarind juice
1 teaspoon chilli powder, turmeric
1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander
Pinch a salt

Step 1: Saute dried shrimp in coconut oil and set aside.

Step 2: Saute onion in coconut oil, add the chili, turmeric powders, and tamarind juice. Add grated coconut and salt. Sprinkle the coriander on top.

Step 3: Mix the two portions just before serving.

P.S. Sheela Kelekar contributed this recipe to the blog. 

Peter Chiang

Scallion Bubble Pancakes

Peter Chiang,
11424, W. Broad Street, 
Glen Allen, VA 23060

We visited Peter Chiang, a gourmet Sichuan style Chinese restaurant in Richmond. The dining experience can only be described as delightful.

For appetizers, we tried their scallion bubble pancakes, and crispy pork belly. Both were light and delicious. The pancakes were an Indian fusion and were similar to the Indian styled pooris.

The portions were large and could easily be shared by two or more people. On the high end of the spice spectrum, we tried the bamboo fish and shan city chicken. They were both authentic and delicious.  We also tried the duck in stone pot, which was very filling.

There was absolutely nothing that we could complain of and I would not hesitate to visit either the Henrico County location or any other Peter Chiang establishment, particularly the new establishment in Arlington.