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Acar has always been a family favourite! This pickled vegetable dish is seen in abundance especially during Chinese New Year. It also makes a great last minute dish, especially when we have unexpected guest over and we do not know what to serve them - out comes a tin of Keropok and a bowl of Acar to serve with. My family eats Acar with everything you can think it can go with, fried rice, plain rice, keropok etc. Acar is definitely a condiment that goes well with everything Asian. I know some people who love food with high acidity. If you...

TIP OF THE DAY

Here’s something I’m sure many of you might have experienced- trying to separate 2 glasses stuck together! This is common, especially if you usually stack them together when storing. We all know how difficult it is to separate them, sometimes one can’t help but wondering if superhuman strength is the only way to bring those two glasses apart! Here’s a tip you could use: 1. Fill the top glass with either cold water... ( more )

LATEST RECIPES

	Cincaluk Omelette Nyonya food fascinates me. The intricate fusion of Chinese and Malaysian flavours are very distinctive and easy on the palate. Most people tend to shy away from cooking Nyonya food, thinking that it is a difficult feat. The truth is Nyonya food is quite easy to dish up. And to prove it to you, let’s start with something simple, yet steeped in Nyonya flavours- ‘Cincaluk’ egg omelette. Made with eggs and the main flavouring- cincaluk, this dish is one that will have you either hating it or loving it. ‘Cincaluk’, or ‘cincalok’, is actually fermented shrimp, and they’re a very well-loved... Read More
	Pasta with Prawns and Kaffir Lime Leaves One thing that I love about pasta is its versatility. They go well with practically anything, and this enables you to tweak recipes to suit particular preferences or even create new ones, just like I did. The idea of creating an East meets West dish is the inspiration behind this, and as far as the final product is concerned, I would say I aced it in the taste department. This pasta I made with kaffir lime leaves, tiger prawns and chillies. Kaffir lime leaves and chillies being typical Asian ingredients add that perfect amount of Eastern flavours and fragrance to the... Read More
	Mango Cheesecake I’ve never been quite fond of sweets, until I was pregnant with my little girl. Then after every meal I head straight for the fridge hoping to find a box of cheesecake in there. Cravings were MAJOR. Anyhow, fast-forward a couple of months after having my baby girl and I still love my sweets! And I love a slice of cheesecake anytime of the day – yes you heard it right. I am especially in love with this smooth, creamy, slightly tangy recipe I’m about to share with all of you The key equipment used for making cheesecake is a springform tin... Read More