The passage to working life. The joys of attending a job interview. Yup, got through that this morning.
This wasn't my first job interview per say, but it is one that utilizes my previous skills and experiences + degree. How different it feels. A little bit of anxiety, a little bit of excitement.
Their questions answered, my questions asked. The wait begins. =)
Ok, so the above has no connection at all to the food post.
I have always wondered why Singaporeans/Malaysians love soupy noodles. The prawn noodles soup, Ban Mien, Wantan noodles soup, Dumpling noodles soup, beef brisket noodes...etc The list goes on. I have always thought that the hot weather will deter anyone from drinking a bowl of hot soup. Having said, I adore the soup broths. The tasty, wonderfully brewed soup (often filled with msg but that's another story).
Although I have grown to enjoy the dishes in Singapore/Malaysia, I like my soups better in the cold. Soup warms the soul up I believe. Especially a bowl of spicy soup.
Tom Yam Seafood Noodle Soup
3 tablespoons of Tom Yum soup paste
500ml of stock
1 stalk of lemongrass (using only the inner part and sliced)
200 grams of seafood (fish slices, prawns and baby squid)
1 bowl of bean sprouts
chopped chili
Rice vermicelli blanched
1) Heat a tsp of oil. Saute lemongrass. Add stock. When it boils, add tomyum paste.
2) Cook seafood in broth. Add beansprouts. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
3) Seperate noodles in bowls. Ladle soup and serve with freshly chopped chili.
Thanks to Ruth from Once Upon a feast for hosting Pasta Presto Nights this week.
And some days, even if it isn't cold, the soul sure could do with some warming up, no? :)
ReplyDeleteSoupy or dry depends on mood, for me:)
ReplyDeleteI don't enjoy going for interviews. Such a tiring process.
Good luck for your interview and may you get your dream job soon! :D
Hope you get the job! :) Mmmm...mmm...I love soupy soup too and yours look good.
ReplyDeleteFinally see you post on ASEAN food :)
ReplyDeleteTom Yam is so famous here.
Good luck with the job!
ReplyDeleteYour tomyam noodles rock - if you can get your hands on some kaffir lime leaves and fish sauce they'll really amp up the flavour, too :)
Now I'm craving Thai :(
Hee I get all anxious about interviews too... good luck! I'm sure you did well :)
ReplyDeleteYour tom yum soupy looks soooo nice! For me, the spicier the soup the better! I love putting 'dong fen' and 'bao bei' inside :D~~
Tom Yum soup fires up the soul. Thats why we all love it!
ReplyDeletehi daph! good luck with the job hunt! hope you get more than what you expected ^_^
ReplyDeletehey i always love easy noodles soup and tomyam is an all time favorite! hehe
I don't know why they love soupy noodles, but just thinking about it makes me want to slurp my way through a big bowl right now. :)
ReplyDeleteYum! I love this kind of soup and could eat it every day! Good luck with the job!
ReplyDeleteIt's way too hot today to think soup, but this one is on the top of my list for the first damp, rainy day. I probably won't have long to wait!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with Presto Pasta Nights.
one of my faves - great to see another recipe for it! Good work! Looks great...
ReplyDeleteOh may, this absolutely make me hungry!! love everything in the soup and now I am dreaming about eating this soup with thai chilly pepper mmmmm sounds good!!
ReplyDeleteKenny- that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteTigerfish, mocha, noobcook, little corner and dee- thanks dearies! =)
little inbox-ohh! A hot and sour fan!
all abt attitude- thankyou!!
ruth- it's my pleasure!
leigh- thanks!!!
dwiana p- hehe. chilli pepper huh.. nice!
thank you very much 4 the recipe....i was going through other food stuff when i saw ur recipe.this is 4 my home economics:)hope i get high marks!!!!!!
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