Recipe: Ubi Kayu (Steamed Cassava/Tapioca Kuih With Coconut)
I do not know why but I just love to eat all kinds of tapioca desserts (especially this Steamed Tapioca Kuih with Coconut). Recently, I have been seeing a lot of tapioca in the market so I bought some to make this soft textured, delicious kuih for our dessert. However, I had a problem…. I […]
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How-To: Chicken Rendang
In my earlier post, I shared on how to make the basic nasi lemak rice and I love to add an additional main dish or two to accompany the rice. Here I chose to use chicken instead of beef as this is a more neutral meat to use. It is always nice to know some […]
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How-To: Nasi Lemak (Coconut Milk Rice)
Having lived in Malaysia for more than 10 years, it is no wonder why my family loves this dish. In Malaysia, Nasi Lemak is considered a national dish and this is usually consumed in the morning; Nasi Lemak hawkers can be seen anywhere nearby schools or offices. Traditionally, Nasi Lemak is served with a hot […]
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Recipe: Pork Chops with Orange Sauce
There are days where instead of cooking something elaborate, I want a fuss-free meal and I will usually cook steak… Boring I know.. and recently we have been having steak/beef quite frequently so I am sure my two VIPs would prefer something else. So for tonight’s dinner, I decided to cook some pork chops instead […]
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Recipe: Mee Siam (Nyonya Spicy Rice Vermicelli)
I remembered back when I was in primary school, school canteen had this Indian stall tucked in one corner which sold Mee Siam and very often during recess time I would go and have my plate of Mee Siam which cost me only 30 cents. Oh boy, do I sound so old. :-/ I am […]
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Recipe: Kem Flan (Crème Caramel)
Kem Flan (Crème Caramel) definitely has a French influence. Sometimes, instead of using a milk and cream mixture like the French, the Vietnamese use coconut milk and add coffee to the caramel. This is an innovation that makes it extremely popular. This dessert is an all-time favourite for my husband and daughter. It is easy […]
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Recipe: Vietnamese Caramelised Spare Ribs (Sườn Ram Mặn)
Vietnamese Caramelised Spare Ribs (Sườn Ram Mặn) is another must try Vietnamese classic dish. If you want a simple dinner, try this dish as it will require you to braise the pork ribs slowly until they are tender and the sauce is reduced to a thick, flavour-packed glaze coated all over the ribs. Mind you, […]
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Recipe: Stir Fried Lemongrass Chili Frog Legs (Ếch Chiên Sả Ớt)
Yes, FROG LEGS it is indeed!! I was quite hesitant to share this recipe as I was afraid readers might be put off by it. In Chinese it is known as 田鸡 which literally means field chicken. Indeed frog legs does taste a little like chicken except its meat is little tougher (due to the […]
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Recipe: Pan-Fried Lemongrass Pork (Thịt Heo Chiên)
I always love the blended taste of fish sauce and lemongrass in Vietnamese food. Lemongrass marinade is always so flavorful and has a combination of salty and sweet, mind you it is pretty irresistible!! This is a pretty simple Vietnamese dish which I am sharing here and it is great for those who want to […]
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Recipe: Lemongrass Chicken Wings in Sweet & Spicy Fish Sauce (Cánh Gà Sả Nước Mắm)
I always love the Vietnamese chicken wings that has a subtle flavour of lemongrass. To me, this is definitely one of the must cook dishes as the drumlets are made into lollipops, which looks kind of sexy. As I prefer a more healthy way of cooking, I have chosen the option to air fry the […]
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