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 […]
Category Archives: Malaysian
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 […]
Eggplant in Chili Sauce (Terung Berlada)
Eggplant (also known as aubergine or brinjal) is probably one of my favourite vegetables. I love how it totally absorbs the flavours of whatever ingredients or sauce that it’s cooked […]
Pandan Chiffon Cake
I finally made Pandan Chiffon Cake again recently. It had been about 10 years since I last made it, which is hard to believe, especially since it’s one of my […]
Simplified Nyonya Acar (Spicy Pickled Vegetables)
I’ve always been fond of pickled and fermented vegetables, like sauerkraut, kimchi and Middle Eastern pickled turnips. So it’s no surprise that I love acar (also spelled achar), which are […]
Roti Jala (Lace Crepes)
These Malaysian roti may not be as well known as Roti Canai, but they’re definitely prettier. Roti Jala are made by pouring batter into a cup-like ladle that has four […]
