I was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Malaysia, giving me a fondness for Hong Kong-style cuisine. I appreciate how it blends Western cooking methods and ingredients with everyday cooking. One recipe that stands out is pan-fried pork chops, a staple for home cooks, cafes, and eateries throughout the bustling city. This recipe …

I have hesitated to share my bitter gourd with eggs stir-fry recipe as I am unsure if it will be well-received. Reason? Some people, especially children, may find bitter gourd unappealing due to its bitter flavor. I didn’t enjoy it when I was younger, but as I tried more diverse flavors and dishes as an …

Due to its simplicity, Chinese steamed egg is a Cantonese home-cooked dish that might not be featured on some Chinese restaurant menus. However, this ultimate steamed egg recipe has a burst of flavor you will never anticipate.  My mother frequently prepared steamed eggs for my family during my teenage years. However, since I left my …

Cabbage is a widely popular vegetable in Chinese cuisine and is commonly enjoyed worldwide. It is more accessible and affordable than leafy greens like bok choy and choy sum, especially in non-Asian countries. While I was in New Zealand, cabbage was my favorite vegetable. Now that I’m back home in Malaysia, I have since cooked …

If you’re looking for a soy sauce recipe with a twist, Daging Masak Kicap, a traditional Malay soy sauce beef dish, is what you need. While it may not be as well-known as stir-fried meat with soy sauce, it is a common and beloved dish in Malay households, prepared by families for generations. The key …

Prepare to be amazed by this ridiculously simple yet utterly delectable Malaysian favorite-  fried turmeric chicken (Ayam goreng kunyit). However, I must caution you to be on guard against those sneaky fingers attempting to steal bites, as once you cook up this dish, its irresistible flavor will attract friends and foes alike, leaving your portions …

Beef Madras is a curry dish made with tender beef and aromatic spices. It is a rich, fragrant, and relatively hot curry that can be served with flavored rice, naan, and cooling raita (yogurt salad) for a complete meal. The key features of a Madras curry are hot and spicy, with vibrant deep reddy brown …

Wat Tan Hor is a Malaysian street food dish that consists of flat rice noodles slathered in rich egg gravy with a combination of meat, seafood, and vegetables. The noodles are wok-fried until they develop charred bits, giving them a delicious and fragrant wok hei (aroma). Wat Tan Hor (Wat Dan Hor) is the phonetic …

Bombay potatoes (aloo Bombay) are a beloved Indian dish.  I love Indian food. A few days ago, I ordered takeout from an Indian restaurant for dinner, with Bombay Aloo as one of the side dishes. After I tried it, I reckoned it was easier to make than I first thought, as most ingredients are available …

As a child in a typical Cantonese household, bean sprouts stir-fry was a staple dish at our dining table. My mother would prepare it differently, from stir-frying soybean sprouts with meat to simply sautéing mung bean sprouts with garlic. However, as time passed, I stopped making these simple dishes for a long while. Recently, I …