Put the soup pot back on a medium flame and bring to the boil, then stir in the coconut milk. When the mixture simmers, taste the soup and correct the seasonings, if necessary.

Lum-Ka-Naad Thai. 17644 Ventura Blvd., Encino, 818-616-2338; 8910 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, 818-882-3028; www.lumkanaadthai.com At this dazzling duet of Thai eateries there are wonders throughout.

More and more, the world of dining is going global. In my own flagship restaurant, Spago, for example, you’ll find dishes inspired by the kitchens of France, Italy, Japan, China, India, Ameri… ...

Sheila says a regular begedil at Syifa’ Satay ($1) is the size of a large egg, while her kentang balls ($8) are thrice the size, comparable to that of an orange or baseball.

We ordered three types of satay: beef, chicken and lamb. A carnitarian’s trinity. The tenderloin cut was used for the beef satay, sans any fillers so we got more bang for our buck, meat-wise.

Though nothing has quite beat the excitement surrounding McDonald’s local food-themed nasi lemak burger back in 2017, we suppose their new Satay Beef and Chicken Burger ($7.95 a la carte) don ...