This is the second dish taken from the cookbook last reviewed. For those people who have been experiencing stress or distress from the suspense, hopefully this will bring some closure.
There will be two recipes reviewed from this very small cookbook. There are only 12 recipes and is a recent addition to the cookbook library as I had the good luck to watch Pamela Chen Moore cook some of these recipes.
Since the Lakeside development many restaurants have opened to attract the trade created by the new development. Cinnabar is located in one of the more popular areas in this precint, not far from Beer and Barley and Sammy’s.
As both Alexis and Lindsay were busy, Harper accompanied me which meant we could not try as many dishes as normal but we decided to make an effort.
In the past I have tried to cook Chinese recipes and failed each time. It seemed that the skill set and abilities to cook this type of cuisine was beyond my ability. (Yes, I know there are many different types including Hunan, Cantonese, Sichuan etc. I don’t wish to detail all the failures.) Any time an attempt was made, the food was edible but failed to taste anything like the food I enjoyed from skilled Chinese cooks. Eventually I gave up.
Despite this there are at least 5 ‘Chinese’ cook books on the shelf. This one was chosen randomly and any attempt to replace this book and choose another led to a reminder that we are reviewing all the cook books. No one stepped forward to volunteer for this cooking adventure so, after lots of sighing and threats of edible but bad food, the agreement was made.
This recipe is taken from yet another unused second hand cook book residing on the still bent shelf purchased on an impulse (possibly because it was inexpensive). The cookbook now faces the difficult battle of remaining in its current place of residence, or seeking another owner.
Anyone who has lived in Canberra for longer than 6 months would have either heard of or eaten at Sammy’s Kitchen. The food is a mix of Chinese and Malaysian cuisine offering various temptations to anyone who eats there. Some argue the Chef’s favourites are the best while other just enjoy going in large groups and sharing a selection of dishes.
Sammy’s does not offer lunch specials but as this blog is meant to cover Food in Canberra, it is a necessary inclusion.
We were lucky enough to be joined by another person, who will not be commenting in this blog, but it meant we could order a larger selection of dishes. Also, in keeping with a new policy we ordered some menu items we had never tried before. Continue reading
Clean the Plate 