Mee Goreng – How to cook great noodles in 4 quick steps
Today I want to introduce stir-frying noodles with a deep cultural heritage of the Indian Muslim origin in Malaysia – Mee Goreng Mamak. Mee refers to noodles, and goreng means stir-frying in both...
View ArticleHainanese Chicken Rice
Hainanese Chicken Rice 海南鸡饭 was listed as one of the “world’s 50 best foods” by CNN in 2018. SAVEUR, the global guide to cooking, entertaining, and food travel, described it as one of the most beloved...
View ArticleEasy carrot cake recipe- How to make it at home
I know there are hundreds of easy carrot cakes recipes on the internet (and recipe books). However, I can assure you that this recipe is full of information and practical tips that I have experience in...
View ArticleSalted egg pastry – How to make in 3 steps
Chinese salted egg pastry (蛋黄酥, 鹹蛋酥, Harm Tarn Soh) is an all-time favorite among the Chinese, particularly during the Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese New Year. It is prepared by encasing the salted...
View ArticleKangkung recipe with belacan
Stir fry kangkung with belacan is an authentic home cook food for the Malaysian. This kangkung recipe so well accepted that it has assimilated into the cooking culture of different ethnic groups in...
View ArticleSauteed Asparagus – How to cook in three easy steps
Sauteed asparagus with garlic is an elegant dish served in high-end Chinese restaurants. In this article, I want to share with you the quick and easy method of how to saute asparagus with garlic in...
View ArticleChicken and vegetable stir fry – How to prepare
Chicken and vegetable stir-fry is an excellent dish in many ways. It is quick to prepare, rich in vitamins and minerals with a balanced proportion of protein, carbohydrates, and fibers. Chicken and...
View ArticleSteamed Chicken with Mushrooms
Steamed chicken with mushrooms 冬菇蒸鸡 is a home-cooked dish 家常菜 popular among the Cantonese. It is quick and easy to prepare steamed chicken, and the gravy is the most satisfying part of the dish....
View ArticleBang Bang Chicken
You might have eaten (or even prepare) Bang Bang Chicken 棒棒鸡 before, but which one have you tried? The authentic Chinese Sichuan style Bang Bang chicken or the Americanized version? In this article, I...
View ArticleTea egg – How to prepare in 3 quick steps
Tea egg 茶叶蛋 (a type of soy sauce egg 卤蛋 ) is a popular snack in the Chinese community. You will find street food vendors selling tea egg in the electric rice cooker, Hainanese chicken rice stores...
View ArticleGeneral Tso’s Chicken recipe
This General Tso’s Chicken recipe (左宗棠鸡) is the top-selling main dish in our restaurant. Our team has done numerous experiments during the development phase and fine-tune to become the most favorite...
View ArticleCrab meat with tofu recipe
Crab meat recipe will tofu (蟹扒豆腐) is a traditional Cantonese dish served in many Chinese restaurants. The texture is similar to shark fin soup, as both thicken with cornstarch to form a thick soup/...
View ArticleMarmite Chicken – How to prepare in four quick steps
Today I want to introduce to you Marmite chicken (妈蜜鸡), an Asian twist of the yeast extract Marmite made in the UK. There is a thin line between love and hate when we talk about Marmite. People like...
View ArticleNasi Lemak 椰漿飯 – How to cook (the complete guide)
Nasi Lemak 椰漿飯 is the breakfast and lunch staple in Malaysia. This drool-worthy, gluttonous gem is offered in almost every local Malay and Mamak restaurant. Wrapped in paper and banana leaves, Nasi...
View ArticleOven baked tandoori chicken
Love Tandoori Chicken? This article shows you how to prepare oven baked tandoori chicken at home in just three simple steps. You will be pleasantly surprised that it is easier than you think. Although...
View ArticleChicken Rendang – How to cook in 4 easy steps
This article is specially written to explain how to prepare the Malaysian style chicken rendang. Rendang is a spicy stewed dish originated from Minangkabau, Indonesia. This delightful dish has since...
View ArticleRed bean soup – How to make it at home (Cantonese style)
Today I want to show you how to prepare a traditional Cantonese dessert which is called red bean soup 红豆沙. Red bean soup is in the category of Cantonese desserts called tong sui (糖水), literally means...
View ArticleCoconut jam (kaya)- how to make it at home
Whenever I think about kaya (coconut jam), it always conjured up flashes of childhood memories sitting in the old-school cafe eating Hainanese toast bread overflowing with kaya top with a piece of...
View ArticleTaro Cake – How to make this delectable Dim Sum
Taro cake (yam cake, wu tao gou,芋头糕, 芋頭糕) is a popular Chinese dessert for breakfast and tea break. It is one of such savory delicacies that you can find in the Dim Sum shops serve as breakfast, along...
View ArticlePineapple tart – How to make this Chinese New Year delicacy
I have just made the Pineapple tart for the forthcoming Chinese New Year. This pineapple tart (黄梨挞, 黄梨酥) is intertwined with flavor and texture The crust is so crumbly you can hear it break under...
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