A few weeks ago, one of my readers requested a recipe for Roti Jala. We used to make this beautiful, net-like crepe at our former restaurant, and for this version, I made a few small tweaks to give it a slightly upgraded touch. So here is our updated take on Roti Jala, also known as …
I was waiting at the train station, where I found a Rotiboy store right before me. With my hungry stomach, I immediately purchased one of these famous Malaysian homegrown buns with its coffee-flavored crispy topping. When I got home, I thought, why don’t I try making the Rotiboy coffee bun at home? Rotiboy coffee buns …
This ham and cheese loaf was one of my earlier recipes when I started baking bread in my previous restaurant years ago. It is an Asian-inspired recipe stuffed with ham and cheese, top with shredded cheese to create a cheesy crust. It has a soft and moist texture, with a pillowy texture. The loaf is …
This baked Char Siu Bao (叉烧餐包) is different from the steamed Chinese pork bun. Traditionally Char Siu Bao is a steamed meat bun mainly served in Dim Sum restaurants during breakfast. The baked version comes to popularity due to the hybrid of dinner rolls and the steamed pork buns. There is no authentic recipe for …
This article is about making garlic naan, the Indian flatbread baked in a large clay oven called tandoor. This is a garlic naan recipe without yeast as it is quicker and easy to prepare than using yeast. These additional ingredients elevate an ordinary flatbread to the next level and taste so good that you don’t …
Roti canai is an Indian-influenced flatbread that has become Malaysia’s national bread. I will explain how to make roti canai in detail in this article. Following this recipe will make roti canai taste precisely what you can get from the Mamak restaurants with a fluffy texture. One of the integral parts of this article is …
This authentic chapati recipe yields one of the best Indian flatbreads I have tried. What is chapati? Chapati is a quintessential staple flatbread that originated in India. It has a distinct flavor and aroma due to the whole wheat flour called atta. It is often served with spiced dishes like curry and dhal. This chapati …
Youtiao (油条) is a hugely popular Chinese street food, a deep-fried breadstick crispy outside with a spongy interior. It is commonly served with soybean milk or porridge and has a universal appeal to everyone regardless of race and origin. Youtiao is sold everywhere down the street, wherever there is a large Chinese population. If you …
What is an image in your mind of a pineapple bun look like? You may visualize it as a bun with some pineapple jam as the filling. But in reality, there isn’t any pineapple in the bun. Eighteenth years ago, I visited a cafe called Polo Bun, serving these pineapple-shaped buns as the main menu …
This Pull Apart Garlic Bread has a unique texture and presentation. It is a milk-rich bread with the garlic butter sandwiched between thin dough layers. As a result, you can pull it apart easily. The bread is topped with shredded cheese and parsley. It is a winner in all aspects, and it is fun to …