Stuffed Anaheim Peppers
I love anything stuffed with a good filling — whether it’s veggies like bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, cabbage rolls, or any kind of dumpling (boiled, steamed, fried). So when my […]
Category Archives: Side Dishes
Cauliflower Olivier Salad
The inspiration for this salad came from a salad that I’d eaten a few times at an Iranian friend’s family’s house. She referred to it as “Persian potato salad”, and […]
Spicy Fish Cakes
Fish or crab cakes always make a great appetizer at parties. Pair them with a homemade tartar sauce or an aioli, and you can be sure they’ll be gone in […]
Bacon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
I’m usually on vacation and enjoying warmer weather at this time of the year. But as we all know, the pandemic has put a dent in everyone’s travel plans 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 […]
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 […]
Roti Canai
Mention Malaysian food, and one of the first things that comes to mind is probably roti canai. In Malaysian restaurants outside of Malaysia, you may not always find what you […]
Tabbouleh
I’ve never been to the Middle East (it’s still on my travel bucket list), but I do enjoy a lot of the Middle Eastern food that I’ve tried, whether it’s […]
Quinoa and Chorizo Stuffed Peppers
I know, it’s been a while…I didn’t get around to posting anything all summer. And now, I can’t believe it’s already October and everyone’s talking about plans for the upcoming […]
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