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Ayam Pongteh- Baba and Nyonya recipe (chicken and potato stew)

Chicken Pongteh (Ayam Pongteh) is a delicious Nyonya cuisine. It is a stew made with chicken, potatoes, fermented bean sauce (taucu), and palm sugar. The dish’s origin dates back to the Peranakan community, descendants of Chinese and Malay intermarriages. Initially, the dish was made with pork trotters (babi pongteh), but it has evolved and become …

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Ayam Paprik – Thai style stir-fry spicy chicken

Ayam Paprik is a popular Thai-style Malaysian dish. This Malaysian version has a unique taste because it includes sweet soy sauce and the local ground chili (cili boh) instead of Thai red chili paste. Nevertheless, the main ingredients are still Thai, which include kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, and Tom Yum paste. It is best …

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Sweet potato balls recipe- an easy-to-make Chinese dessert

Sweet potato balls are a simple and delicious Malaysian dessert with only three ingredients. It is a traditional Malaysian Chinese street food sold in night markets and street food stores.  These balls have a crispy exterior and a soft and chewy interior, providing a delightful contrast in texture that makes them a favorite among the …

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Steamed chicken with Chinese sausage (Cantonese recipe)

Today, I plan to prepare a simple home-cooked meal: Steamed Chicken with Chinese Sausage. After having so much rich and extravagant food during the festival season, it would be refreshing to give our taste buds a break from the excessive stimulation. Steamed Chinese Sausage with Chicken is a traditional everyday Chinese meal made with boneless …

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Beef stew with potatoes Chinese style recipe 土豆炖牛肉

Chinese beef stew with potatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe involving beef with various Chinese spices and root vegetables like potatoes and carrots. The beef is cooked with warm spices such as cinnamon and star anise, which gives it a uniquely Asian flavor. Chinese Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, and dark and light soy sauce …

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Steamed garlic prawns with glass noodles (Chinese style)

I want to share my recipe on how to prepare steamed garlic prawns in this recipe. This traditional and luxurious Chinese delicacy is often served during festive occasions such as Chinese New Year. The good news is that it is a simple dish to prepare, as the steps are simple. Steaming the prawns is the …

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Eggplant with basil stir-fry recipe (added with chicken)

Eggplant with basil is a perfect combination, as the subtle taste of the eggplant is complemented by the basil’s herbaceous aroma and peppery sweetness. Today, I want to share my recipe for stir-fried eggplants with basil leaves, with added chicken meat, to make it a one-pot complete meal. You can imagine the fantastic flavor of …

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Tofu with mushrooms recipe (added with minced chicken)

Tofu with mushrooms is a popular dish in most Cantonese families, and I’ve been eating it since I was a kid.  Families prepare this recipe differently; some use meat, while others opt for a vegetarian version. In this article, I’ll share my family recipe, which includes minced chicken. This dish is popular because tofu has …

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Red bean pancake recipe- crispy Chinese dessert 豆沙鍋餅

Whenever I attend a Chinese banquet dinner, the final course is always a flaky crepe filled with red bean paste that is sweet and flaky, called red bean pancake (锅饼/woh bang). I have wanted to make this snack for a while, and with only ten days left before the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, it’s …

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