Ponytail Journal

Steaming is a wonderful way to lock in goodness that your food has to offer. It’s also going to ensure that flavour is locked in, given that you don’t overcook your food in the steamer which is often why this method of cookery has had a bad rep in the past. We urge you to try your eggs in the morning steamed with a dash of soy sauce and perhaps some sesame oil drizzled on top. It’s best when the egg is cooked to a perfect medium, where the yolk is firm on the outside and gooey in the middle. So here we have made a simple steaming guide for you to practise with - whether you have a steamer or just a regular saucepan!

Khao yam is a Southern Thai dish that we think you need to get familiar with. It’s a rice salad that you’ll be able to throw in whichever seasonal vegetable that tickles your fancy! We’ve also included a vegan option for people like us who are concerned about the future of our oceans.

Vietnamese home style cooking is the bomb. Not only will you make your neighbours jealous, but with this recipe for lemongrass chicken, you’ll have an incredible dinner ready in under 30.

You’ll need this in your weekend breakfast repertoire.

Thai beef salad or ’nam tok nua’ is our salute to Summer as we transition into a new season. Think perfect crusty steak that’s still blushing pink in the middle, sliced into a herb-y tangy salad with the crunch of toasted rice.

But do you like even crumble bro? [ We picked some wild blackberries and baked them into gooey deliciousness ]

Baguette, meets salted butter, meets the humble salad radish. Don’t knock it before you try it. Watch Ponytail make a mess of it, right hurrr.

Make potato salad like you were born to do it. Think new potatoes, creme fraiche, chives, mustard, salt, and pepper. Easy as pie.

We’ve done the legwork for you. Presenting 5 Ponytail 100% real deal Asian dinners that you’ll have on the table before you can clap your hands 50 times and say GERONIMO!

This episode of Tastiest Life Possible brings us to the South of France where the cicadas are buzzing and stone fruit like peaches are so good right now. Our super summer-y grilled salad is perfect for when you light up the barbecue, or can be done on the stove. It’s a warm dish that goes really well with things like sausages or steak. Why not try experimenting with other seasonal fruit and vegetables for a kick?

We went to visit the Vogue lounge in Bangkok to learn some nifty drinks that are perfect for this summer. This is a refreshing pink mixture that is light and easy to drink with lychee and grapefruit juices, so watch out this bad boy packs a stealthy punch!