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Vegetarian Valentine’s Dinner

Valentine’s day. Ahhh… possibly the most dreaded day of all men. A day full of expectations, excitement, happiness and sometimes disappointment. The latter largely from the female species, unfortunately. Is it a surprise the thought of the V word (not the other one, tsk tsk) could send the men to a world of dilemmas, and…

Falafel with Cucumber Salad

Are you participating in Meatless Monday yet? If not, you should, and start with this dish. Or any of the ones I’ve posted up recently, really. The idea is simple, cut out meat once a week, and this helps to improve our own health as well as the planet’s. It can reduce your risk of preventable conditions…

Vegetarian Gado-Gado

I have to say, even though Indonesia is our neighbour, I don’t know a lot about Indonesian cuisine. I do know that it’s quite diverse and varies greatly by region. Some of it is similar to Malaysian cuisine too. I believe our “Rendang” is originally from Indonesian. Another famous dish shared by both countries is…

Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni

The only memory I have with Cannelloni was the bland and overcooked version from certain hospital cafeteria. Trust me, after one too many fake curries, chewy meat dishes and greasy fried rice there (I didn’t always bring my own lunch) your mind would strangely point you to somewhat ‘safe’ options of vegetarian pasta. Big mistake….

Okra and Chickpea Tagine

Okra, or better known as Ladies’ Fingers in Malaysia, is a very underrated vegetable. In Malaysia you’ll see it being used in Yong Tau Foo. They are also often added to Fish Head Curries. Growing up in my household, Okra is simply stir fry with garlic and still remains one of my favourite way of…

Claypot Tofu with Vegetables

It’s been nearly a week on the Vegetarian diet and so far so good! I’m a little obsessive and have been spending a lot of time typing up and revising my ‘diet plan’. I’ll let you have a look at it. By the way, I got the date of Chap Goh Meh* wrong so ignore…

Black Beans Croquettes with Coleslaw

Here’s where I say to the carnivores: Look away! Or keep looking if you feel like making a change. Come on, it won’t hurt! Let’s face it, beans would not be at the top of the list of delicious food. They are usually used as fillers in a meal, rarely glorified. Which is a shame…

The Quest for the Best Beef Burger in Kuala Lumpur

And that happens right here in my kitchen, as requested by Frank. Last sinful post before embarking on a vegetarian diet for 2 weeks. Who would have known that, some 120 years ago, that this ‘meat in a bun’ would take the world by storm? We have major fast food chains such as McDonald’s to…

Com Bo Luc Lac (Vietnamese Shaking Beef with Tomato Rice)

Another Vietnamese meal this week! I think I’ve well and truly satisfied my cravings by this stage. Needless to say, I’m also feeling very bloated from all the festive eating. I think another vegan week is in order. But first, let me present to you: Bo Luc Lac (Shaking Beef), another popular Vietnamese dish. No,…

Lemongrass Pork Chops With Rice

How is your Lunar New Year so far? Mine has been pretty uneventful since I’m not back in my hometown (Bintulu). My mom has already ‘escaped’ to Oz to spend a month with my sister so I thought I’d just stay put. No annoying questions about marriage and kids. Heh. We did spent reunion night…