Asian fare in the Netherlands for the spice lovers

Chicken at a Sichaun Tibetan restaurant

I spent a week in Northern Europe, where I visited several Asian restaurants. In the northern Netherlands, in the town of Groningen and Amsterdam, I tried the local Indonesian fare, which was mostly comprised of small portions of satay, curries, vegetables, fried bananas, soups
(try their peanut soup), and spicy sauces with flavored and plain rice. These dishes were a relief after trying out a variety of lot of Dutch food that I think is generally too bland for my Indian palate.

In Amsterdam I had one of the best lunches ever in a Tibetan Sichuan restaurant in the Chinatown.
At another Tibetan Sichuan restaurant, I tried their dim sums and they were awesome.

Indonesian meal

Finally, I always visit an Indian restaurant in every city that I go to. In the towns of Groningen and Bruges, the Indian food was very mediocre. However, a visit to  Ashoka, a Indian/Nepali cuisine in Amsterdam, left me pretty satisfied. I will still say you might be better off trying the Indonesian or Sichuan food, particularly in Amsterdam.

Easy and cool dinners - Fresh Salads

Spinach salad/Cabbage and egg salad

Cabbage and Egg salad 
Ingredients:
1/2 bag of ready made cabbage (Trader Joes)
Handful of grape tomatoes
2 boiled eggs chopped
Handful of sliced mushroom
Handful of Mixed nuts (Walnuts and raisins)
Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing:
1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 cup mayo, 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce, and 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Spinach salad 
1/2 bag baby spinach
8 small mozzarella balls [Bought the ready made box of mozzarella balls in oil from a local store, Giant]
Handful of walnuts
4 Campari tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing: 
Olive oil with Italian herbs [ I used the oil that came with the mozzarella balls]

Preparation: Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate for one hour. Serve cold.