Rich and creamy with a hint of spices, lontong consists of compressed steamed rice cakes soaked in a coconut milk vegetable curry stew. A dish commonly found in cafes, hawker centers and restaurants in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Cooked with a medley of vegetables, tempe, tofu, spices and coconut milk, it is a staple breakfast[…]
The balik kampung experience is synonymous with the festive holiday season in Malaysia. With Hari Raya just around the corner, the thought of the festivities and tucking in on delectable cuisines certainly warms the heart. This Hari Raya, let’s take a gastronomical adventure to feast on some of the delicacies found during the celebrations. Lemang[…]
Festivals like Hari Raya are synonymous with sumptuous spreads and feasting. Hard as it is to resist traditional Malay fare like lemang, rendang, ketupat and lontong, it is best not to overindulge after a month-long of fasting. That is because during the fasting month, your body, particularly your digestive system, makes quite a transition during[…]
Shakshuka! Ever heard or tasted it? Shakshuka comes from an Arabic word that means “a haphazard mixture” or all mixed up. This dish features poached eggs in a hearty, spiced tomato and pepper sauce. You can then “spice” it up with additional toppings like tangy feta cheese, fresh cilantro or parsley. Artichokes, olives or even[…]
Ramadan falls on the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. During this holy month, Muslims all around the world will abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset and it goes on for 30 days. Food takes a special significance during this fast. Before the morning prayers, Muslims eat a heavy breakfast during suhoor[…]
When you think of Mediterranean cuisine, what comes to your mind? Hummus? Baba ghanoush? Tabbouleh? You’ve probably tasted or heard of one of these dishes before. Mediterranean cuisine is well-known for fresh, beautiful flavours and are fast gaining popularity for their plethora of health benefits associated with the diet. Mediterranean cuisine is a combination of[…]
The rich aromas, flashy neon signs, expressive and loud traders – welcome to the far east where the sights, sounds and smells mingle with the wonderful and eclectic flavours on offer by street vendors. The countries in the Far East such as China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Mongolia, Siberia, Taiwan, Brunei,[…]
Who can resist eating crispy, juicy, fried chicken? From the young to the old, everybody loves that irresistible crunch in every bite. Today, let’s take a look at the Japanese version of fried chicken – the chicken katsu. It is also the crispiest chicken cutlet you can make at home. Served with tonkatsu sauce and[…]
Calling all travelers with a sweet tooth. You’ve had a taste of the main courses from a few countries across Asia, are you craving for something sweet to complete your meal? While Asia is known for their rice and noodles together with their mixture of spicy, sweet and sour taste, you should also give their[…]
Soft, buttery, delicious and versatile – crêpe can be made sweet or savoury and can be served for any meal. So, what are crêpes? These are a traditional recipe from the French Brittany region. They are the European version of the American pancakes – thinner and more delicate but they taste just like pancakes minus[…]