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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Do you like curry? This simple egg curry recipe, popular among Malaysians, is just right for you. There are different ways to prepare the curry, but the Malaysian version usually involves certain spices such as cloves, star anise, cinnamon, and cardamom. Malaysian Curry has its unique flavor since the spices mix differs from other versions, …
Malaysian butter chicken is a popular dish made by coating fried chicken with a creamy sauce made with evaporated milk and butter. The chicken is crispy and savory when consumed immediately after preparation, a local favorite in Malaysia and Singapore. The recipe is simple and can be prepared at home easily. What is Malaysian butter …