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 …
Penang-Style Kapitan Chicken: A Northern Nyonya Delight I recently made a Northern Malaysian version of Kapitan Chicken, and wow… it’s addictive! This classic Nyonya dish is a beautiful mix of Malay and Chinese flavors. Well, the Northern version takes it up a notch. It’s got some Thai influences too, which give it a little extra …
When you dine in a Taiwanese restaurant, chances are you’ll spot Three Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji, 三杯鸡) right at the top of the menu. Today, I want to share a bit about this iconic Taiwanese cuisine and how we make a boneless version that still keeps all the rich, delicious flavor you get from …
Whenever I have Dim Sum at a Dim Sum restaurant, I almost always order Cheung Fun 肠粉 (also known as Chee Cheong Fun, rice noodle rolls). It’s such a simple dish, yet its charm and flavor go far beyond its humble appearance. These semi-translucent rice rolls, filled with different ingredients and finished with a drizzle …
Today I’m making one of my favorite comfort dishes, Yangzhou fried rice with a Cantonese twist. I grew up cooking Cantonese food, so those flavors naturally show up in my wok every time. Instead of the traditional Yangzhou mix of ham and dried scallops, I use char siu and shrimp, which I’m most familiar with. …
If you love Chinese barbecue pork and enjoy savory Chinese pastries, then Char Siu Sou 叉燒酥 is just right for you. It’s a classic pastry you’ll often find in Chinese cafés and a regular item in most Dim Sum restaurants. Like many traditional Chinese pastries, Char Siu Sou is made with Chinese-style puff pastry, which …
I prepared this Ginger Garlic Shrimp with a few tweaks inspired by the well-known Chinese dish, Ginger Garlic Chicken, but added extra garlic for a stronger aromatic punch. The result is a delicious seafood alternative for anyone who enjoys shrimp as much as I do. Ginger, garlic, and scallions are ingredients that pair beautifully with …
Curry puffs (or karipap) are one of Malaysia’s most popular snacks. They are crispy and flaky on the outside, with a fragrant, savory curry filling on the inside. It’s the kind of street food that instantly brings back memories of sitting in a kopitiam or browsing roadside stalls at the night market. This curry puff …
Today I threw together a quick broccoli with mushroom stir-fry, mostly because I didn’t feel like stepping out of the house, and work was piling up. Funny enough, it turned out to be exactly the kind of simple, comforting dish I needed. Although Chinese broccoli (gai lan) is the classic choice, regular broccoli has truly …
If you’ve been following my cooking for a while, you’ll probably know that I used to run a restaurant years ago. One of the dishes that was always a crowd favourite was this colourful Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry packed with snow peas, shiitake mushrooms, and mixed vegetables. It’s simple, vibrant, and full of fresh …