Kuih Lapis (Steamed Layer Cake)
Here’s another type of kuih (traditional Malaysian snacks/desserts) that I’ve been wanting to make for a very long time! Kuih Lapis, which literally means “layered cake” in Malay, is a […]
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Angku Kuih (Red Tortoise Mochi)
Most people only know about Japanese mochi, but throughout Asia, you’ll find many varieties of soft, sticky, chewy (and naturally gluten-free) foods made from glutinous rice flour. Here in Malaysia, […]
Sago Gula Melaka (Sago Pudding with Palm Sugar)
Sago Gula Melaka is a popular Malaysian dessert consisting of a sago pearl “pudding” drenched in coconut milk and drizzled with palm sugar syrup. Unlike a lot of Malaysian desserts […]
Pomelo Salad
For those who aren’t familiar with pomelos, they’re the largest fruit in the citrus family, and have a really thick rind. Similar to other citrus fruit, a pomelo consists of […]
Eggplant in Coconut Milk
This eggplant recipe is my mother’s creation. It’s one of a few of her yummy eggplant dishes that I remember eating when I was growing up. It’s somewhat similar to […]
Braided Raisin Bread
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that I love breads made of enriched dough. Unlike lean doughs which consist of flour, yeast and water, enriched […]
Chinese-Style Meat Patties
My mum used to make these meat patties when I was growing up, and still makes them now. It’s just simple home cooking – nothing fancy – but incredibly tasty! […]
Pandan Custard Meringue Tart
If you’ve ever tried pandan kaya, you’ll know how delicious it is. It’s usually spread, along with butter, on toast (known as kaya toast, a traditional breakfast item in Malaysia […]
Durian Ice Cream
It’s a great time to be in Malaysia now – lockdowns aside – because a lot of fruit are in season. I’ve been enjoying mangos, rambutan, pulasan, mangosteen, red dragon […]
Pear Frangipane Cake
I came up with the idea for this cake by accident, when I was making apple frangipane tart one day. I had some leftover frangipane, so I spread it into […]
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