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Once again, Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to all my Muslim friends and readers. Rendang is a popular dish served during the Raya celebrations, and one of my favourite versions is the dark and dry beef rendang from Perak, rendang tok.Rendang tok is one of Perak's most famous Malay dishes and was once served...
After I set the "egg" theme for Little Thumbs Up, I made a list of egg recipes that I wanted to cook and this sambal telur tauhu made it to the list. Many Malay stalls will serve this sambal telur, which usually consists of boiled eggs which are deep fried and then cooked in a spicy sambal paste. I love...
We walked past Ichiriki Japanese Restaurant on their opening day last month, however we have had lunch, so we vowed to return after seeing Kurobuta and Iberico on its menu. On this visit, we tried the Kurobuta pork (also known as Kagoshima black pig) which are prized for their juiciness, flavour and...
When we were still students, we were often told by the elders not to eat eggs on the day we were sitting for exams. Their reason - "if you eat eggs, then you will score an egg (zero) 吃鸡蛋 for your exams!". Have you ever been told this? Even though I have been told this many times, I do the exact...
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) - as well as being very pretty to look at, it is also a type of edible flower and have medicinal properties.Each flower is 2–3 cm diameter with five petals displaying serrated edges.At the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middletonon 29 April 2011, Kate...
The idea to pair spicy sambal prawns and spaghetti first came about when I was brainstorming and thinking of what dish would be best to cook in 1 hour during the Asian Food Channel's first Foodie Face-Off in KL. The theme for the competition was "Raya celebration". Even though I couldn't go in the end (I...
Although salted duck eggs is popular in Asian cuisine, last week was the first time I cooked a regular duck egg. Duck eggs are becoming more readily available, you can find them in major supermarkets or wet markets. They are slightly more expensive than chicken eggs but larger in size (approximately 30%...
When my aunt MC comes to visit, I always tell her to inform me at least 24 hours beforehand so that I can bake her a cake which she can eat when she arrives. I spent a lot of my childhood with this particular aunt, and she has always treated me very well, and I guess this is one of my ways of saying thanks...
Clitoria ternetea, also known as blue pea flower or bunga telang in Malay. Most commonly used a natural food coloring.Sometimes there will also be some "white" ones
One of the best breakfasts to wake up to in the morning is poached eggs. Simple, yes, but what an amazing sight when you poke the yolk and it just oozes out. I like to call that 'a little sunshine on the plate'.Poached egg with smoked salmon and grilled asparagusEating a breakfast which contains eggs will...
Hi everyone, August has finally arrived and I am happy to announce that I will be hosting this month's"Little Thumbs Up"event.What is Little Thumbs Up? It is acooking/baking family-oriented event organized by Zoe of Bake for Happy Kids and Doreen of my little favourite DIY and each...
Let's end the month with something sweet, shall we? Curtis Stone describes this decadent pot au chocolat (literally translated to pot of chocolate) as "one of the simplest recipes you've ever wished to make". This recipe takes a total of 15 minutes to prepare/cook, then you simply pop it into the fridge for...
Beautiful roselle flower with raindropsFor more info on roselle plant and what to do with the calyxes, see here.
It's finger-licking good!I have a weakness for chicken wings, especially those that have been grilled, roasted or deep fried. At home, we only cook the grilled or roasted versions since it is more healthy and creates less mess in the kitchen. This recipe comes from my friend, Jessieand when I first...
When researching the restaurants we should visit around Aberdeen, a restaurant would usually get into our shortlist if it served Scottish food (or produce). Atholl Hotel's name came up a few times, and my FIL also mentioned that this is a reputable hotel in Aberdeen.Located in a beautiful granite...
Recently, we managed to score some reasonably priced avocados (still not cheap but we love this fruit so much!). Other than salads, guacamoleand baked eggs, we have found a wonderful way of using this fruit - making it into a juice or milkshake.Avocado milkshake is a popular drink in Indonesia,...
During Chinese New Year every year, we would stock up on fish maw 鱼鳔 as it is a little harder to find similar quality ones to the one we like the rest of the year. You can read more about the fish maw that we usually gethere. Thefish maw have already been deep fried, so all you need to do...
When seafood is fresh, it will only require simple preparation and minimal cooking - this will also allow the natural sweetness of the seafood to shine through. I decided to give this Curtis Stone recipe a go for lunch, since prep and cooking time only takes around 10 mins.Grilled king prawn with olive oil,...
Yellow insect with black and yellow stripes on its legs
Whenever The Unc is back, a visit to Klang for bak kut teh (literally translated as "meat bone tea") is a must. We set off early (before 7am!) forMo Sang Korat Taman Berkeley, but unfortunately for us the place was closed due to some Chinese festivities. We then decided to go to Teluk Pulai Bak...