YAM BASKET
Yam Basket or often called Monk’s Hat is a traditional chinese cuisine. The dish is prepared by steaming the yam. The yam is then mashed and seasoned for preparation in what looks like...
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CHINESE BRAISED PEANUTS
When you go to Chinese Restaurants in Southeast Asia, mainly Singapore and Malaysia I believe, they will bring you this wonderful Chinese Braised Peanuts after you order the dishes. It’s almost like when...
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SEA BASS WITH LEMON SAUCE
Sea Bass with lemon sauce is one of my very favorite Asian fish dishes. The fish is cooked by both pan-frying and steaming at the same time. All the seasonings marry so well...
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SESAME BALLS
Sesame balls or known as Sesame seeds balls or in Chinese known as Jian dui 煎堆 . Jian means fried and dui means a pile (like a big pile or something). Some people...
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TWICE-COOKED FISH WITH CASHEW NUTS
Some people told me that they weren’t sure how to cook fishes besides deep-frying or baking them. It seems like deep-frying makes everything tasty. Well, that part I have to agree. Not friendly...
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SERI MUKA/ GREEN AND WHITE RICE CUSTARD
First the Onde Onde then the Kue Dadar. Now the Seri Muka. I guess I must be craving for sweet stuff. This two-tone rice and custard is absolutely my all-time favorite. Seri Muka...
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CHICKEN AND PORK CURRY
I saw this “The Exotic Kitchens of Malaysia” cookbook by Copeland Marks at the library the other day and I was intrigued to try all the different recipes in there. This Chicken and...
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STIR FRY ABALONE MUSHROOM WITH GINKGO NUTS AND WOLFBERRIES
Abalone mushrooms (also known as Oyster Mushroom) are prized for their smooth texture and subtle, oyster-like flavor. They are widely available and fairly inexpensive. Here is another creative recipe and beautiful presentation by...
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PORK RIB TEA SOUP / BAK KUT TEH WITH YOU TIAU / CHINESE FRIED DOUGH
As I’m counting down to the few days I have left before becoming a mother (it’s a good thing!), I’m also making sure I’m eating my favorite foods before the confinement period. Actually,...
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