Unboxing a new kitchen appliance is always a very exciting affair. Especially when it’s as big as the Philips All-In-One Pressure Cooker. That’s right, I received my very own just a couple of weeks ago and have been cooking up a storm with it. The original Philips Pressure Cooker has been very helpful in our…
Category: Curry
Sunday Curry Tiffin Lunch, Colonial Cafe @ Hotel Majestic
I’ve long heard about the Colonial Cafe at the beautiful Hotel Majestic but yet to pay a visit until couple of Sundays ago when we were invited to dine and enjoy their Sunday Curry Tiffin Lunch. Sunday Tiffin is basically synonymous with over indulging of curries, vegetables and rice. This tradition is believed to begun…
Beef Rendang Penne
Couple of months ago I was the finalist for the Asian Food Channel’s Foodie Cook-Off, and the theme was “Raya Celebration”. Knowing I’m up against some contestants who would have been cooking Raya food all their lives, I didn’t want to go in with traditional Malay dish. Hence I was trying to go for the…
Eggplant Kasundi
Eggplant, or aubergine, or brinjal, has become one of my favourite vegetables over the years. It’s fabulous in any type of cuisine be it Chinese (in spicy garlic sauce, yum!), Greek (Moussaka, my favourite), French (Raaaaatatouille), Japanese (Nasu Dengaku, anyone?), Malay (Sambal eggplant… and more), you name it, there is bound to be a recipe…
Ramadan Buffet Dinner at Tonka Bean Cafe, Impiana Hotel
The whole town is now gearing up for the upcoming Ramadan month and not surprisingly; hotels and restaurants alike are starting to promote their Ramadan specials. You know what this means: Buffet galore! Ironically, Ramadan is all about fasting but when the Muslims break their fast, many choose to do it in style. Which is…
Ayam Percik Kelantan (MFF Kelantan)
As promised, I’m back with a recipe. And this one is a doozy, featuring one of the most versatile protein, chicken. Specifically, the thighs (well, legs). The breast lovers can divert your attention now (or make the substitution if you want). There must be over a hundred way to cook Chicken thighs, even in Malaysia…
Roti Jala (Lacy Net Crepes) with Vegetable Curry
Oh my! I have not been so knackered for a long time (equivalent to about 3 x 14 hours shift in the hospital I think)! The 2-day Future Music Festival Asia partying has really worn me out but I’ve never had so much fun. Will blog about it soon. It’s funny how the first time…
Beef Rendang with Modified Lemang
Another long weekend has come to an end for the Malaysians and I trust that you have enjoyed the Raya celebrations, or for the non-Muslims, enjoyed holidays. I don’t have any close Malay friends in KL, so my Raya celebration involved a lot of cooking and spending time with half my family, namely my mother…
Tonkatsu Curry
I’ve just realised that I’ve never posted any Japanese recipes on this blog despite it being one of my favourite cuisines. Since this is the first time, I might as well start with my favourite dish. When I was a student in Melbourne I’d have a Katsudon or Katsu Curry Don almost every couple of…
New Beginning
It sure has been a long time since I’ve last blogged. So much has changed and I don’t even know where to start! In short, I’ve done a career change from Psychiatry to freelance musician, I have also moved country, from Melbourne, Australia to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Home country but alas not my hometown. Those…
Kelly Siew Cooks 