Rendang Tok is the famous beef rendang that originated in Perak, where I spent most of my childhood before leaving for college. It is dry rendang, believed to have been created by the royal cooks, who had the luxury to access different spices that were out of the reach of the ordinary people in the …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
I have been a loyal customer of Nando’s peri-peri chicken and have always wanted to create a homemade version of Nando’s chicken recipe. And finally, I have done it! All you need are chilies and some common ingredients in the kitchen pantry. Since I live in an apartment, I use the grill pan and oven instead …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …