Khoua Kai
This soup/stew is from a book called "Hot Sour Salty Sweet: A Culinary Journey Through Southeast Asia," but I have no genuine idea as to how authentic it is. However, I do have some distinct ideas about what it should taste like — as well as what it should look like. :) I was quite happy with how my initial attempts tasted, but not at all happy about the way they looked. (First attempt. Second attempt.) So this time, I figured it would be a kinda third-time's-the-charm kinda deal. I figured I'd get everything right, this time around: I applied the knowledge I'd gained from my two previous attempt, and voilà — er, yeah, no, it didn't turn out perfect after all. I forgot the goddamn kaffir lime leaves! I can't believe I forgot those. Argh.
Well, I'm sure fourth time will be ever so charming... I'll post a proper recipe (providing it turns out perfect, of course).
