Do you like to eat prawns? How was it cooked the last time you ate prawns? I have something different to show you today—tamarind prawns. Tamarind prawns (Asam prawns or Assam prawns as in Malay) are one of the famous Nyonya recipes in Malaysia. The prawns are fried until the sugar is caramelized, mixed with …
This curry squid recipe is for you if you like spicy seafood food. It is hugely popular in Malaysia and is served in most Malay and Mamak restaurants. The Malay name of curry squid is Kari Sotong. It can be the side or main dish and is delicious to pair with roti, naan, or steamed …
Salted eggs never played a vital role in restaurant cooking in the old days. However, now it is all the rage to take Chinese cuisine by storm with the creative interpretation by incorporating its unique taste into various dishes. Salted egg shrimp is one of them. This salted egg shrimp recipe is typical Malaysian Chinese …
This article is about the most popular breakfast staple in coffee shops in Malaysia and Singapore – kaya toast with half-boiled eggs. I have not known anyone in Malaysia who has not tried this breakfast combination. The toast is thick slices of bread grilled on charcoal with kaya and a slab of ice-cold butter. The …
Eggplant and tofu behave like sponges, absorbing any flavor that cooks together. Therefore, they are absolutely delicious when cooked with Szechuan sauce, which is spicy and savory. I will show you how to prepare this Szchua-style vegetarian dish, with a few variations in the recipe, which I will show you the detail. If you follow …
The Chinese spinach soup called 上汤苋菜 is a popular item featured on the menu of Chinese restaurants in Malaysia. This Cantonese-style clear soup has a rich stock flavor, combined with the Asian flavors from spinach, salted eggs, and century eggs. The Malaysian version of the 上汤苋菜 does not include chilies. Instead, it commonly uses ikan …
I want to show you how to make the basic Chinese chicken stock in this article. But is it alright to get the store-bought chicken stock for cooking Chinese dishes? Sure. However, these chicken stocks are made primarily for western dishes. It is simmered with the mirepoix (onion, celery, and carrot) and with spices such …
What is the difference between choy sum and bok choy? This article is about bok choy vs choy sum. Bok choy and choy sum are similar, which can cause some confusion for certain people, particularly my non-Asian readers. Therefore, I would take this opportunity to dive into this topic and provide details. In addition, I …
Today I want to introduce a traditional rice dish called taro rice (芋头饭). Taro rice (芋头饭) is an easy one-pot meal that is incredibly delicious. The fragrance from the ingredients is enough to make you drool! Besides taro, it is prepared with shitake mushrooms, Chinese sausage, and fried shallots. These ingredients are with high umami, …
Today I will share one of the classic Malaysian recipes- ayam percik. It is chicken chunks marinated with a myriad of local spices, then cooked in coconut cream, followed by grilling to perfection. It is a popular dish, especially during the festive season, and is widely available at the Ramadan bazaar. The unique taste is …
What are Guangxi stuffed tofu puffs (广西釀豆腐卜)? The tofu puffs are stuffed with minced meat with Chinese chives. The chives add a unique flavor that distinguishes it from similar dishes from other regions. The mouthfeel of the tofu puffs that is porous and chewy is so unique! The meat, chives, and broth flavor are absorbed …