Kha-Moo ( slow cook pork leg)

I crave this dish once in a while since living in New York because not every Thai restaurant has it on the menu. So, the inspiration for making this dish came from a conversation that I had with my dad over the phone. He always seems to know how to cook really well. He explained like an expert of how to make Kha-Moo ( slow cook pork leg), but he’s never made one himself. This is a true experiment from my dad’s imagination and my memories. I didn’t even know how it was going to turn out since I started making it. I waited for almost 5 hours to taste it and I think it was close enough and looked good for a first attempt. I know my dad will criticize how badly I chopped this piggy, but all I know is this is worth my time and effort.

Banana Bread

I have made banana muffins many times. Today was banana bread’s turn because bananas ripen so fast. I personally love banana with chocolate. Again, I added my husband’s favourite nuts — walnuts, to the mix. I made a simple recipe for banana bread and add chocolate swirls on top. I start by making chocolate sauce. In a stand mixer, I mix butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Add one egg at a time and follow with vanilla. I fold dry ingredients in with a spatula until it’s well mixed ( don’t overmix it). Then I fold in chopped toasted walnuts and pour everything into a loaf pan that I’ve already buttered. I bake in 350 degree F for 58 minutes. My favourite part is here: I take pictures and send them to my husband at work – to tease him… haha!

Banana Bread Recipe

1 1/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup room temperature butter

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs (room temperature)

3 ripe bananas (mash)

1/2 cup toast chopped walnuts

Chocolate sauce

1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

1 tablespoon butter

1/4 cup milk

Put everything together and double boil it. Set it aside for the last part of the process. After pouring the chocolate sauce on top of the batter, use a toothpick to swirl the sauce.