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Flavours from my kitchen.
A collection of 24 recovered dishes and food ideas, from cooks Kris reviewed to names and concepts still being developed.
Access all areas during the beta. No subscription is required. Kris’s Kitchen is planned as a subscriber-only collection when paid memberships launch. Incomplete entries preserve the recovered information and say what is missing. They are not cooking instructions: we have not invented original quantities, methods, allergen or nutrition claims. The Sri-Kashan and Karang Adobo entries now include the owner-supplied cooking stages and actual adjustments. Unmeasured quantities remain identified; historical timing is a cooking record, not a validated instruction.
Reconstructed approach: marinate; build a butter, garlic and spice base; cook tomato purée; add chicken; finish with cream and butter; adjust and garnish.
This outline came from an earlier assistant reconstruction, not a fully verified original cooking session.
Ideas for another version — not confirmed original changes
Cinnamon, cardamom and honey were optional additions discussed, not required original ingredients.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Recover original measurements, actual adjustments, method and photographs before calling this definitive.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
AI-generated serving inspiration · not Kris’s original photograph
House of Kristoff signature recipe
Sri-Kashan Chicken
Cooked, photographed and highly successful · owner-supplied cooking record
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Original cooking record · handover 1 November 2026
Inspiration: Sri Lankan coconut and curry leaves with North Indian yoghurt marinades and warming spices.
What was recovered
450 g chicken breast; served with jasmine rice.
Original photograph described as golden-orange creamy chicken curry, neatly presented jasmine rice, visible herbs and onion, and green garnish. The original photograph has not yet been reliably matched to the uploaded collection.
Final honey, salt, finishing citrus, milk splash and optional butter quantities were not measured.
Cooking record · mise en place by stage
These are the supplied historical stages, including actual adjustments. Some amounts and serving quantities are still unmeasured. Check all product labels for allergens; a historical cooking time alone does not establish doneness.
1 · Marinade
Ingredients for this stage
450 g chicken breast, diced
2 tbsp Greek yoghurt or coconut milk
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp garlic seasoning
1 tsp ground ginger
Zest of ½ lemon and a small squeeze of lemon juice
Salt and black pepper, amounts not recorded
Method
Combine the marinade ingredients and coat the chicken thoroughly.
Refrigerate for approximately 20–30 minutes.
2 · Aromatic base
Ingredients for this stage
1 onion, sliced
4 medium garlic cloves, chopped
1 red chilli, sliced, plus 1 additional whole chilli
10–12 curry leaves
1 tbsp dried lemongrass
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp paprika
Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
1 tsp tomato purée
Method
Dry-toast cumin seeds for approximately 30–40 seconds and reserve.
Heat butter and oil. Fry curry leaves briefly until fragrant.
Add onions and cook until softened and slightly golden. Add garlic and chillies, then dried lemongrass.
Add paprika and cinnamon or nutmeg. Stir in tomato purée and fry briefly.
3 · Chicken and sauce
Ingredients for this stage
Marinated chicken from stage 1
400 ml coconut milk
Splash of whole milk; exact amount not recorded
Reserved toasted cumin seeds
Method
Add chicken and marinade to the aromatic base. Cook for approximately 5–6 minutes, stirring.
Add coconut milk and whole milk, return toasted cumin seeds and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce reduces.
4 · Final balance
Ingredients for this stage
Fresh coriander, chopped; amount not recorded
Additional lemon zest and lemon juice; amounts not recorded
Honey: originally suggested ½–1 tsp, but more was added without measuring
Salt to taste
Additional paprika as needed; amount not recorded
Optional butter; amount not recorded
Method
Taste the sauce and adjust salt. Add paprika if more warmth is needed.
Add honey to balance heat and acidity. Finish with coriander, lemon zest and a little lemon juice.
Rest briefly before serving with jasmine rice; rice quantity and cooking method were not recorded.
Kris’s cooking feedback
The first taste was dominated by chilli heat, with insufficient savoury depth. Salt made a major improvement; honey and additional paprika helped.
Dried lemongrass initially remained crunchy. Removing or blending it was considered, but the sauce was left to simmer. Its texture was no longer a problem when eaten with the chicken, rice and sauce.
Fresh coriander and honey were particularly important. Excellent overall result.
Marc and Nathan both thought it was brilliant after microwave reheating, despite less attractive presentation.
Ideas for another version — not confirmed original changes
Record final honey and finishing quantities during the next cook.
Keep actual adjustments separate from the initial suggested amounts.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Confirm portions, jasmine rice quantity, and final unmeasured finishing amounts.
Match the original photograph to this cooking session before assigning it.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
House of Kristoff signature recipe
Golden Seoul Chicken
Previously cooked · original recipe and photograph still to recover
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What was recovered
Korean-inspired fusion chicken dish, established as a named signature recipe.
Do not equate this with Spicy Soy Chicken Bites, Scotch Bonnet Glazed Chicken or Sri-Kashan Chicken.
Photo 7 may be related according to Kris, but that identification is not confirmed.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Recover original ingredient quantities, method, final tasting notes and original photograph from the cooking thread.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
House of Kristoff signature recipe
Karang Adobo
Cooked, photographed and exceptionally successful · owner-supplied cooking record
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Original cook with separate version-two improvement notes
Inspiration: Filipino adobo sa gata adapted with coconut milk, lemon, orange zest, coriander, nigella and buttered jasmine rice.
What was recovered
450 g chicken breast. Actual sauce used 40 ml soy sauce and 200 ml water, replacing the initial 100 ml soy sauce / 150 ml water suggestion.
Original photograph described as a prominent shaped mound of white jasmine rice, creamy golden-brown chicken and sauce, orange zest, coriander, dark nigella seeds and paprika in a shallow bowl. Exact original image still to be matched.
Cooking record · mise en place by stage
These are the supplied historical stages, including actual adjustments. Some amounts and serving quantities are still unmeasured. Check all product labels for allergens; a historical cooking time alone does not establish doneness.
1 · Mise en place
Ingredients for this stage
450 g chicken breast, medium chunks
1 onion, sliced
5 garlic cloves, chopped or crushed
1 bay leaf
½–1 tsp black pepper
1 fresh chilli, optional
1 tbsp oil
Method
Prepare these separately from the liquid sauce.
2 · Actual adobo sauce
Ingredients for this stage
40 ml soy sauce
200 ml water
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp paprika
Optional chilli flakes; amount not recorded
Method
Mix in a separate jug. These were the actual adjusted sauce quantities, not the initial suggestion.
3 · Build the base
Ingredients for this stage
Prepared ingredients from stage 1
Prepared sauce from stage 2
Method
Heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry onion for approximately 3–4 minutes.
Add garlic and optional fresh chilli, then chicken; lightly brown for 3–4 minutes.
Add bay leaf and black pepper. Pour in the prepared sauce, bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for approximately 10–12 minutes.
4 · Coconut finish
Ingredients for this stage
150–200 ml coconut milk
Salt, if needed
Additional honey or lemon if required; amounts not recorded
Small knob of butter; weight not recorded
Small pinch of fresh orange zest
Method
Add coconut milk and simmer gently to combine the flavours. Taste and adjust seasoning. Reduce until creamy and rich.
During the actual cook the sauce was briefly brought to the boil, then simmered uncovered on low for approximately 15 minutes. The breast became slightly overcooked; this records the historical cook, not a fixed timing instruction for the next version.
Turn off the heat, add butter and a small amount of fresh orange zest.
5 · Rice and presentation
Ingredients for this stage
Cooked jasmine rice; quantity not recorded
Butter; amount not recorded
Fresh coriander
Orange zest
Nigella seeds
Small pinch of paprika
Method
Stir a little butter through cooked rice and form a neat mound on the plate.
Arrange chicken and sauce around it; garnish with coriander, a little orange zest, nigella seeds and a light dusting of paprika.
Kris’s cooking feedback
Creamy, coconut-rich and deeply savoury sauce, with gentle background heat.
Orange zest was a standout: fresh, fruity brightness complementing the saltiness. Coriander was subtle but noticeable.
The sauce tasted like a stew cooked for hours. Kris went back for a second helping.
Chicken breast was slightly overdone.
Marc saw the photograph and replied: “That looks good man, You can be filipino now 😂”. A tasting portion was planned; his tasting verdict is not recorded.
Ideas for another version — not confirmed original changes
Version two, not yet tested: reduce the time the breast spends simmering. Consider briefly browning it, removing it while the sauce reduces, then returning it to finish cooking.
For any next version, verify doneness with a safe core temperature/time combination rather than relying on timing alone.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Confirm portions, rice quantity, final butter / citrus / honey amounts and optional ingredient choices.
Match the original photograph. Marc’s actual tasting verdict is not yet supplied.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
AI-generated serving inspiration · not Kris’s original photograph
Named signature dish
Kalarang Pork Belly & Chicken
Cooked, named and reviewed · full recipe incomplete
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What was recovered
Pork belly, marinated chicken, coconut milk, red onion, spring onion, ginger, green chillies, garlic, lime and coriander.
Whole spices: toasted coriander seeds, cumin seeds and clove.
Served with jasmine rice.
Kris’s cooking feedback
Flavours spot-on; correctly salty; creamy and velvety; citrusy, spicy with background warmth; comforting winter food.
Ideas for another version — not confirmed original changes
Deseeded Scotch bonnet, less coriander, white onion, orange juice or zest, and crushed peanuts or cashews were possible future experiments.
These are not confirmed changes to the original.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
The complete final ingredient list, remaining quantities, servings and final method are not recovered.
Do not publish as a complete or tested recipe until the gaps are reviewed.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Named signature dish
Indonesian Yellow Curry with Pork Belly & Chicken
Development record · final method and finish unverified
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What was recovered
Recorded meat quantities: 300 g pork belly and 200 g chicken thigh.
Toasted cumin seeds, coriander seeds and clove; bird’s-eye chillies, garlic, ginger, ground cumin, turmeric, paprika, curry leaves, coconut milk and red onions.
Planned finish: lime zest, lime juice and fresh coriander. A plan is not confirmation these were used.
Developed from an earlier Sri Lankan-style discussion; Kris chose an Indonesian yellow curry direction.
Ideas for another version — not confirmed original changes
Pistachios were considered as an addition, not confirmed as part of the finished dish.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Remaining quantities, servings, final method and outcome are not recovered.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Named creation / citrus component
Sicilian Sunset
Named candied orange zest creation · original details unverified
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What was recovered
The name belongs to a candied orange zest creation, not Lemon & Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti.
Previous reconstruction: orange zest, honey and a little water; truffle honey was a possible optional addition.
Reconstructed technique: remove zest with little pith, warm honey and water, add zest, gently simmer until soft and glossy, then cool.
This is a reconstructed outline, not the definitive original recipe.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Recover exact original dish, quantities, intended use, photograph and presentation.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Chicken and meat idea
Chilli, Kiwi & Lime Chicken
Discussed concept · final cook unverified
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What was recovered
Kiwi, lime, red or green chilli, Greek yoghurt, ginger, cumin, truffle honey and charred red onion were discussed.
One version included ¼ of a deseeded Scotch bonnet alongside the other chilli.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Full final recipe and cooking feedback are not recovered.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Chicken and meat idea
Lime Chicken Tagliatelle
Recovered elements · final cook unverified
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What was recovered
Chicken, tagliatelle, Greek yoghurt, pasta water, coriander, lime juice and lime zest.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Full quantities, method and feedback are not recovered.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Chicken and meat idea
Chicken & Tenderstem Broccoli
Meal idea only
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What was recovered
Meal idea recovered.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
No reliable sauce, quantities or method recovered.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Previously recorded dish name
Gochujang Beef Stew
Name from earlier recap · cooking status unconfirmed
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What was recovered
Appeared in an earlier recipe recap; keep this dish separate from all other named dishes.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Full recipe and confirmation of which version Kris cooked are missing.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Previously recorded dish name
Harissa Chicken with Fragrant Rice
Name from earlier recap · cooking status unconfirmed
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What was recovered
Appeared in an earlier recipe recap; keep this dish separate from all other named dishes.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Full recipe and confirmation of which version Kris cooked are missing.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Previously recorded dish name
Spicy Soy Chicken Bites
Name from earlier recap · cooking status unconfirmed
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What was recovered
Appeared in an earlier recipe recap; keep this dish separate from all other named dishes.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Full recipe and confirmation of which version Kris cooked are missing.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Previously recorded dish name
Scotch Bonnet Glazed Chicken
Name from earlier recap · cooking status unconfirmed
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What was recovered
Appeared in an earlier recipe recap; keep this dish separate from all other named dishes.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Full recipe and confirmation of which version Kris cooked are missing.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Previously recorded dish name
Thai 7-Spice Pork Belly
Name from earlier recap · cooking status unconfirmed
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What was recovered
Appeared in an earlier recipe recap; keep this dish separate from all other named dishes.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Full recipe and confirmation of which version Kris cooked are missing.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Prawn and fish idea
Zesty, Creamy Prawn Tagliatelle
Planned 25 October 2026 · available ingredients are not a final recipe
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What was recovered
Planned with Aldi Ecuadorian king prawns; creamy, citrusy and Italian-inspired direction.
Available: tagliatelle, double cream, approximately one tablespoon of Greek yoghurt, whole milk, Parmesan and eggs.
Available seasonings and aromatics: black pepper, salt, oregano, fresh basil, limes, red onions, garlic granules and MSG.
No olive oil was available.
Availability does not establish that every item was used.
An earlier creamy, spicy prawn tagliatelle may be related; the versions are not confirmed identical.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Actual finished ingredient list, quantities, method and outcome need recovering.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Prawn and fish idea
Smoky Harissa Cream Prawns with Bacon
Suggested method · final cooking results unknown
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What was recovered
Kris wanted more garlic, fresh coriander, harissa paste and chopped streaky bacon in a creamy prawn dish.
Double cream or crème fraîche was discussed as an alternative to coconut milk.
Proposed method: render bacon, make a smoky harissa cream sauce, finish with coriander, lemon and bacon.
The method was a suggestion, not a confirmed cook.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Final ingredient choices, quantities, complete method and results are not recovered.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Prawn and fish idea
Sri Lankan Coconut Chilli Prawns
Discussed concept · not a confirmed finished signature
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What was recovered
Issa thelala-inspired suggestion before the move towards creamy harissa prawns.
Discussed: prawns, coconut milk or cream, garlic, ginger, chilli, curry leaves, lime, turmeric, cumin, paprika or chilli powder, and black pepper.
Suggested approach: cook aromatics and spices, simmer coconut sauce, add prawns towards the end.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Final quantities, ingredient choices and confirmed cooking results are not recovered.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Prawn and fish idea
Mirin–Soy Glazed Hake
Suggested recipe direction · final cook unverified
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What was recovered
Discussed glaze: dark soy sauce, mirin, oyster sauce, honey, ginger, garlic and lime.
Suggested method: pan-sear hake, reduce glaze and baste.
Suggested sides: jasmine rice, coriander, fresh chilli, spring onion, sesame and optional crispy shallots.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Final quantities and cooking feedback are not recovered.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Prawn and fish idea
Scotch Bonnet Prawns with Minted Peas
Name from previous recap only
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What was recovered
Name recovered from an earlier recipe recap.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Full ingredients, quantities and method are missing.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Breakfast / sandwich experiment
Fancy Bacon & Egg Brioche Sandwich — 31 October 2026
Cooked and reviewed · sauce recipe incomplete
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What was recovered
Used a brioche bun, bacon, egg, melted ibérico cheese and two tomato slices.
Coriander replaced the initially considered basil.
Lime, garlic granules, cucumber and spring onions were available during planning; exact final use is not fully recorded.
Buns were toasted in butter.
Kris made a sauce rated 10/10 and wanted to repeat it.
Kris’s cooking feedback
The sandwich became soggy. Keep the sauce.
Leave out the ibérico next time, although it melted well.
The egg was good; scrambled egg might work better.
Kris suspected the tomato slices contributed and wondered whether butter-toasting also contributed. These were observations and suspicions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
Ideas for another version — not confirmed original changes
Omitting ibérico and trying scrambled egg are proposed next-version changes, not changes already tested.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Exact sauce composition and quantities have not been recovered.
Complete final method and remaining quantities need verifying.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Kris’s original photograph · related dish, exact version unverified
Side / small component
Charred Corn with Greek Yoghurt & Paprika
Side-dish idea only
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What was recovered
Side-dish idea recovered.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Full quantities and method are missing.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Lemon-forward garlic and Parmesan spaghetti; no confirmed signature name in the current handover.
Previous reconstruction suggested spaghetti, red onion, garlic, whole milk, Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, fresh basil, black pepper and possibly truffle honey.
Reconstructed approach: cook spaghetti and reserve pasta water; soften onion and garlic; build a light Parmesan sauce; add citrus; toss with pasta and finish with herbs and Parmesan.
Sicilian Sunset is a separate candied orange zest creation.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Verify exact quantities and whether milk, basil and truffle honey were used, plus original cooking method and photograph.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Proposed recipe
Mozambique-inspired Peri-Peri Coconut Chicken
Proposed for 450 g chicken breast · cooking postponed, not confirmed cooked
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What was recovered
Proposed marinade: garlic, fresh chillies, paprika, smoked paprika, cumin, lemon juice and zest, oil, honey, salt and pepper.
Proposed sauce: onion, garlic, ginger, tomato purée and coconut milk.
Proposed approach: marinate; soften onion and aromatics; cook spices and tomato purée; add chicken and coconut milk; simmer; finish with fresh herbs and citrus.
Discussed as potentially freezer-friendly. Cooking session was postponed.
Still needed before this is a complete recipe
Record quantities and the actual cooking session, photograph and verdict if this proposal is made.
No new reconstruction has been supplied. These notes are not safe to follow as a complete recipe, and cannot yet be checked against a family’s dietary exclusions.
Kris’s cooking style
Improvise with aromatics, spices, creaminess, citrus and heat; Kris describes cooking “with my nose”.
Write ingredients grouped by cooking stage, with clear sequential instructions, UK English, metric measurements and Celsius.
Preserve original names and separate dishes; never identify name-only records with another recipe.
Any future reconstruction must be labelled as newly reconstructed, not the recovered original. Every method ingredient must appear in the ingredient list.
Image and app inspiration
Golden sweet potato and chickpea curry
Ginger soy salmon rice bowl
Smoky tomato and red lentil stew
Cumin kidney bean wholemeal wraps
Creamy prawn and spinach spaghetti with lime
Tomato pasta
Spinach and cheddar omelette
Pea soup
These image / app inspiration concepts are not evidence that Kris developed, cooked or tested the recipes.
“Golden coconut curry with pork and chicken” may relate to Kalarang or Indonesian yellow curry; that connection is unconfirmed.
“Golden Sri-Kashan chicken curry” and “Sri-Kashan-inspired chicken curry” are image titles associated with the Sri-Kashan idea, not separate verified recipes.
