Do you have childhood memories of eating your favourite food? Or how you eagerly anticipate the end of your holiday meal with your grandmother’s dodol, nian gao or coconut candy? How mom made your favourite nasi lemak or fried noodles extra special during the weekends? Culturally, food is very important. Food can be nostalgic and[…]
Imagine taking a bite of a crispy piece of boneless chicken that is stir-fried and swimming in a flavourful homemade teriyaki sauce. A hint of garlic that adds a twist to the traditional Japanese Teriyaki Chicken recipe. It’s totally addictive and better than any store-bought teriyaki sauce.  Serve it with steamed broccoli or any Asian[…]
Knowing how to use different types of spices can instantly take your cooking to a whole new level. Turn your food around from bland and boring to distinctive and delicious with a touch of spice. Spices are mostly dried and ground before using. Pre-ground spices lose potency quickly, so it’s best to store them in[…]
What is a spice? A spice is defined as any class of pungent or aromatic substance of vegetable origin such as pepper, cinnamon or cloves used as seasoning, preservatives, etc. Spices has played a vital role in the lifestyles of people from certain parts of the world. Herbs and spices have been used by many[…]
Pancakes! Everyone loves them, from the little ones to the oldest. Who doesn’t love a good serving of freshly made pancakes? A crispy buttery pancake drizzled with maple syrup and butter or topped with fresh fruits and ice cream – it’s definitely worth waking up for or indulging after a meal. However, pancakes aren’t the[…]
It’s time to get cracking and whip out a week’s worth of healthy meals. But how should I start? What can I cook? Don’t fret! Here’s some food that you can prep ahead to get you started. Hard-boiled eggs Ready to get cracking with a power-pack breakfast or meal prep? Just crack an egg…seriously! Eggs[…]
During Chinese New Year, the dishes that are served have a symbolic meaning to them. One of them is fish. Fish or “yu” in Chinese symbolizes abundance. As you eat the fish, you may wish your friends nian nian you yu – may you have abundance year after year. A whole fish also represents a[…]
Nian Gao or Kueh Bakul is significant in Chinese households during Chinese New Year. The word “Nian Gao” sounds like “year high” which symbolises a higher income, a higher position or increase in prosperity. The stickiness of the cake signifies sticking the family together as Chinese New Year is all about spending time with family.[…]
Salted Egg Lotus Root, savoury with a crunch Delight your friends and family this Chinese New Year with some easy snacks and cookie recipes! Well, if you ask us, what better way to enjoy the festivities than with Salted Egg Yolk Lotus Root Chips that stand out well among most of your traditional Chinese New[…]
Chinese New Year is coming soon. Have you started your annual cookie and cake baking? Are you joining the bandwagon in making a very simple and easy snack made of crabsticks? By easy, I mean really easy – with just 2 ingredients. No seasoning needed as crabsticks are already well flavoured. Fried to golden perfection, they[…]