This is a blog post on how to make Malaysian Hokkien (KL version) noodles. KL stands for Kuala Lumpur is where this noodle dish is made popular. I remember growing up eating these street stall vendors as a midnight snack or late-night dinner. It is still quite popular due to its smokey flavor with fried … Read more
this is a blog post on making chicken satay homemade at home. Satay is a Malay word for a barbecue or rather meat on skewers cooked over charcoal. Even in the tropics where the weather is hot and humid all year round we do like to eat satay. As satay is no ordinary barbecue, it … Read more
This is a blog post on how to make kerisik (grated roasted coconut paste) at home. Kerisik is an ingredient rather than a recipe itself use to enhance the flavors of Currys. In southeast Asia notably in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia it is possible to buy kerisik ready-made from supermarkets. Just by roasting the grated … Read more
This is a blog post on sweet potato leaves with crab meat cococnut. Since last year I have been growing sweet potato leaves. Here is the blog post on how to grow and harvest sweet potato leaves. I live in the UK so the only way to eat fresh sweet potato leaves is to grow … Read more
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
