Pork stir-fry with ginger and spring onion is one dish that is regularly included in my dinner rotation, not only because it is tasty but also one of my quick and easy dinner recipes. The pork recipe is an extension of the more popular variation, beef stir-fry with ginger and spring onion. The preparation method …
Cucur udang is the Malaysian version of prawn fritters, hugely popular street food that you can find at Pasar Malam (night markets), Ramadhan bazaars, and hawker stores. It has a crunchy exterior when fresh from the wok, with a soft interior filled with various vegetables. When frying, the prawns are usually placed on top and …
Kuih bahulu are hugely popular mini sponge cakes that originated in Malaysia. It is also spelled as kueh bahulu and kuih baulu, called Ji Dan Gao/ 鸡蛋糕 in Chinese, and Kue bolu kering in Indonesia. The name bahulu is likely the corruption of the Malacca Kristang word bolu, which means cake. This kuih (traditional Malay …
Crispy fried shallots are a must-have condiment in most Asian families. It adds crispness, aroma, and flavor to almost every dish, ranging from Ipoh shredded chicken noodles, fried noodles, fried rice, and congee. Although fried shallots are sold at most Asian grocery stores, it is easy to make them yourself. Below is my recipe for …
This Chinese honey garlic chicken recipe is just right for you if you like Chinese food. It is an easy recipe that guarantees excellent results with the dynamic flavor duo of honey and garlic. You can easily prepare this dish for your whole family, and the flavor will be just as good as from the …
Bean curd skin is seriously an Asian specialty. It is a food product made from soybeans. The process involves boiling the soy milk in a shallow pan, a film of skin forms on the top of the soy milk. This film is removed and dried to become a thin yellowish sheet. It is a popular …
This bacon cabbage stir-fry is a quick and easy recipe that guarantees success. Why? Because this cabbage recipe uses bacon fat to stir-fry the cabbage, crispy bacon itself is a sure-fired ingredient irrespective of what you are pairing with it. The best part is it only involves a handful of ingredients, making it suitable to …
Rad Na (also called Rat Na / Lad Na) is popular Thai street food. It is a fried noodles dish topped with gravy with meat and vegetables. The noodles used for Rad Na are flat rice noodles. It is fried in the wok with some oil and dark soy sauce until the surface is charred …
If you are undecided on how to cook scallops at home, this pan-seared scallops with asparagus recipe is perfect for you. Perfectly seared scallops have a caramelized golden crust on the outside, with a tender and delicate interior. It is an expensive dish in the restaurant, but doable at home at a fraction of the …
Here are my hand-picked Chinese New Year recipes for you. Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is celebrated by millions of people across the globe. Everyone will make their way home regardless of the distance and locale to be with the family for this festival as it is the most significant occasion for the Chinese. Food …