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Ayam goreng – How to make authentic Malaysian fried chicken

Ayam goreng, meaning “fried chicken” in Malay and Indonesian, is a beloved dish in Indonesia and Malaysia. It is known for its tasty marination and deep-frying technique, creating a crispy outer crust with tender meat. Ayam goreng is made by marinating the on-the-bone chicken with dry spices. If you expect it to taste similar to …

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Kapitan Chicken (Nyonya chicken curry) – in 4 simple steps

Kapitan chicken, also known as Ayam Kapitan in Malay, is an authentic Nyonya chicken curry that blends the rich culinary traditions of Malay and Chinese cultures. It is the least spicy Malaysian curry, ideal for anyone unable to bear the heat from other fiercely hot curries. This article will detail how to make this Nyonya …

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Jian Dui 煎堆- How to make perfect Sesame Balls at home

Jian dui (sesame ball/ 麻团 /煎堆 / 芝麻球) is a well-known fried Chinese pastry made from glutinous rice flour. This delectable dessert is coated with sesame seeds on the outside, which are crisp and chewy. It encases a sweetened filling consisting of red bean, peanut, or lotus paste. Cheese and chocolate are some innovative fillings …

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How to make Char Siu (Homemade Chinese barbeque pork)

Char Siu (叉烧) is a unique Cantonese cuisine. However, since not everyone has a barbecue pit at home, most of us will grill it in the oven. Regardless, it’s still quite a lot of work that may make you think twice and decide to opt for takeout or dine at a Chinese restaurant. Therefore, I …

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Ground beef rice with egg (Hong Kong style)

Ground beef rice is an easy one-pot meal that can be ready in thirty minutes. This Cantonese-style ground beef rice is called 窝蛋牛肉饭, which is served in nearly every cafe in Hong Kong. Cantonese ground beef rice is a delicious, no-frilled, complete meal that the entire family will love. It is basically rice with ground …

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Three cups chicken- How to cook in 4 simple steps

Three cups chicken (San Bei Ji) 三杯鸡 is so attractive because of its simplicity in preparation and intense flavor. It is one famous Chinese dish that does not involve stir-frying– the principal cooking method used in many Chinese dishes. Traditionally, it is served bubbling hot in an earthenware pot with steamed rice or rice congee. …

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Seaweed Egg Drop Soup- Chinese Recipe |  紫菜蛋花汤

Seaweed egg drop soup is a variation of the regular egg drop soup popular in Chinese cuisine. Due to its slightly slippery texture and unique umami taste, adding seaweed significantly changes the soup’s texture and flavor.  In this recipe, I will present the most common way of making this soup in Chinese restaurants in Malaysia. …

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Basil Fried Rice- Thai spicy fried rice recipe

This basil fried rice recipe immediately caught my attention when I ordered it in a Thai restaurant because it differs from most Chinese fried rice I have tried. Using three types of chilies and fresh basil is the key to preparing basil fried rice with fantastic flavor. I recreate it at home, which takes less …

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Yi Mein (yee mee / 伊面) –  Cantonese noodles recipe

When I was young, my mother used to cook every meal at home, and we seldom ate out. On one rare occasion, she decided not to cook and asked me to purchase noodles at the restaurant just five minutes from where we lived. That was my first experience eating Yi Mein. My mom used to …

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Chinese chicken curry recipe (咖喱雞)

Chinese chicken curry is incredibly delicious and addictive when served with steamed rice. This recipe is an easy Chinese curry commonly cooked by Malaysian Chinese at home. It differs slightly from Malay and Nyonya-style curry chicken, and it offers the same flavor found in Chinese restaurants in Malaysia. It is suitable for the whole family …

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