Cabbage thoran is my favorite Indian side dish. Growing up in Malaysia and a lover of Indian food, I have lunches regularly at Indian Malaysian restaurants. They lay a large piece of banana leaf in front of me, scoop a large pile of white rice that I can never finish, and are inundated by a …
Char Siu Bao or char siu Pao ( 叉烧包 / Chinese bbq pork buns) is the most famous classic Cantonese dim sum. The soft and tender bun, the oozing soy-flavored thick gravy, and the meaty filling weave seamlessly into a perfect culinary masterpiece. This Chinese steamed bun takes center stage in all dim sum spread …
Try these Chinese pork chops seasoned with five-spice powder! I always pick an easy recipe when I am busy and want to spend a minimum of time in the kitchen. Over the years, I’ve developed simple and delicious recipes using only a few ingredients. Five-spice pork chops are one of them. The pork chops are …
Combining shrimp and fruit in one dish is not something I had considered before. However, as it has gained popularity in traditional Chinese restaurants in Malaysia, I am convinced it is a perfect combination. The Cantonese fruit and shrimp salad combines cold fruits with poached shrimp mixed with a mayonnaise-based sauce. This dish is often …
Chinese cabbage soup is a warming, comforting, and soothing soup perfect for a weeknight regular. This humble soup has incredible flavor, as the cabbage has a natural sweetness and is complementary to any ingredients. It is easy to prepare and nutritious. The Chinese cabbage recipe is also highly versatile since you can substitute the protein …
Thai green curry is the most well-known Thai food outside Thailand. It has a distinct green color that distinguishes it from Indian curries, mostly red or yellow. Thai green curry recipe is prepared using fresh green chilis, making it taste different from Thai red curry. The traditional Thai green curry needs many spices and some …
I want to introduce you to an authentic Malaysian Chinese recipe called Kam Heong chicken (Golden fragrance chicken/甘香鸡). Kam Heong is a direct translation from the Cantonese dialect 甘香, which means fragrance and aromatic. Kam Heong chicken is a homegrown recipe created by the local Chinese using Chinese and Malay ingredients. It is one of …
Taiwanese popcorn chicken 盐酥鸡 is a famous street food that is extraordinarily crispy and sprinkled with sharp and biting spice seasoning. The unusual spice mix leaves a slight numbing feeling on your tongue! Even the basil leaves accompanying the dish are uniquely deep-fried, adding a delightful texture that will shatter like paper-thin glass. If that …
This article is about preparing Malaysian curry chicken, which I’ve served for many years in my restaurant. This curry chicken has become incredibly popular and is always in demand from our customers. We’ve never shared our recipe before, but I’ve decided to share it today because it’s so delicious that I can’t keep it to …
Fried pork belly is a traditional Hakka recipe that marinates the meat with fermented beancurd 腐乳 and Chinese five-spice 五香粉 powder. It is hugely popular due to its simplicity and unique savory taste. There are only two steps to preparing Hakka deep-fried pork. First, marinate the pork with a mixture of fermented beancurd, five-spice powder, …