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…
Pan Fried Vegetarian Dumplings (Potstickers)
My addiction to Dumplings has to be traced all the way back to Melbourne. The frequent visits to Shanghai Noodle House during the student years (cheap, but service is nasty). The more refined Hu Tong for their Xiao Long Baos. Or the weekly work lunch at Ping’s Dumplings Bar in Clayton (Awesome vegetarian dumplings!). Back…
Pineapple Tarts
Of all the Chinese New Year cookies, Pineapple tarts would probably be the most popular. Who can resist these delicious morsels, with the flaky and buttery pastry and the sweet but tangy pineapple jam? Besides, the pronunciation of pineapple in Hokkien, “Ong Lai”, means “Prosperity Comes”, and the golden hue represents, well, gold or money. All very…
Chinese New Year Yee Sang
Since Chinese New Year is just one week away, I’ll take the opportunity to feature some festive recipes. I don’t follow most of the traditions of Chinese New Year as for the past few years I’ve been living in a country that does not list Chinese New Year as public holiday. Go Figure. In fact…
Kimchi Fried Rice
Kimchi could possibly be the best thing coming out of Korea. Apart from SNSD, that is. Through the exposure to Korean culture from Korean dramas, or the success of various K-pop acts, or perhaps the large amount of Korean immigrants in Malaysia (or anywhere in the world, really), this fermented cabbage dish is no stranger…
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