This is a blog post on how to make roti Jala (net pancake) at home. Roti Jala (also known as a net pancake) is a Malaysian pancake that is commonly served with curries like beef rendang. Instead of rice serve roti Jala instead with curries. This recipe uses a few basic pancake batter ingredients. It … Read more
This is a blog post on making Kuih Loyang (Rose/ Honeycomb/ Beehive cookies). I made this for Chinese New Year last year as the UK was on lockdown. It is something to do at home. It is also not cheap to buy them in shops or online during the busy festive season. Kuih Loyang like … Read more
This is a blog about how to make Nian gao a quick and easy method at home. It simply means New year’s cake in Chinese. It is normally served during the Chinese New Year. Also, it is eaten all over most Chinese communities and is not just a regional dish. Once someone said Chinese New … Read more
This blog post is on how to make purple potato gnocchi. I have harvested some purple vitelotte potatoes in the garden last autumn. I have tried baking, slicing, and boiling these potatoes and so far the best way to eat these potatoes is making them into gnocchi. Here are some tips on growing this variety … Read more
This is a blog post on making kek lapis which simply means layered cake. This cake is not difficult to make but it takes time and patience. I am no expert it is my first time making it. I got the inspiration to make this cake as I was busy drooling over kek lapis that … Read more
This is.a blog post on making kuih lapis. Kuih lapis means layered Malay cake. Kuih lapis is normally seen in street food or a stall in a morning wet or night market. It is a kuih love by the young and old. As a child I remember trying to peel off the layers one by … Read more
This is a recipe on how to cook paru berlado (fiery spicy lung). It is a classic Malaysian Malay dish commonly found in street stalls. It serves as a side dish or in nasi kerabu. The lung is a cheap cut of offal to buy but it is not easy to find. I use a … Read more
