Lemon Verbena Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Blueberry Compote
I had some leftover buttermilk, and initially it was a toss-up between making scones or a buttermilk pound cake. But it’s been so hot in recent weeks that I really […]
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Pandan Kaya (Coconut Curd)
So I finally bought some fresh pandan leaves a couple of days ago, and the first thing I made was pandan kaya. Kaya is a coconut curd that’s popular in […]
Inche Kabin (Nyonya Fried Chicken Wings)
Inche Kabin is not just Malaysian fried chicken, but more specifically, it is Nyonya fried chicken. Simply put, Nyonya (or Peranakan) food is a blend of Chinese and Malay ingredients […]
Pickled Green Chillies
One condiment that you’ll commonly see in Malaysia is pickled green chillies. They’re sour and only slightly spicy (I like to eat them on their own!). You’ll find them on […]
Rice Noodles with Sweet and Spicy Sauce (Chee Cheong Fun)
If you’ve had dim sum, then you’ve surely seen or eaten chee cheong fun, or steamed rice noodle rolls filled with either Chinese BBQ pork or prawns, and served with […]
Kuih Cara Berlauk (Savoury Bites)
It’s been a while since I made kuih (also spelled kueh; or kuih-muih, in Malay), which refers to a broad range of bite-sized traditional snacks and desserts found in Malaysia […]
Keema-Filled Roti Jala
In Malaysia, Roti Jala is usually rolled up or folded and eaten with curries (you can check out my post on Roti Jala). However, a few years ago, I read […]
Strawberry Passion Fruit Trifle Jars
I often make desserts that require crème pâtissière (vanilla pastry cream), such as fruit tart. I also like to use pastry cream as a filling in profiteroles. It’s especially delicious […]
Peri-Peri Chicken Wings
Peri-peri, piri-piri or pili-pili? Confusing, right? Well, I found out they’re all pretty much the same thing. According to this article, peri-peri, or piri-piri, refers to a type of bird’s […]
Sans Rival with Kahlua Coffee Buttercream
You might’ve noticed I’ve been going a little crazy over dacquoise desserts lately! In recent weeks I’ve made dacquoise cookies and an almond dacquoise cake. So three guesses what I […]
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