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WHAT WE'RE COOKING TODAY

If you happen to love bananas and all things deep fried, I guess this is your lucky day! Fried banana fritters is a popular snack here in Malaysia, one that is very easily found thanks to the thousands of vendors all over the country who make them. However, due to hygiene issues concerning vendors who operate by the roadsides and the appalling idea of ‘ingredients’ (rumour has it that plastic straws are added to hot oil to ensure the banana fritters are crispy!) some vendors choose to use, it’s always a better idea to make them yourself. Better known among the...

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LATEST RECIPES

	Deep Fried Spring Rolls Bring a dish of fried spring rolls to any potluck and your friends will probably think you have Asian blood in you even if you have skin as white as snow and almond eyes. There are two versions of spring rolls that we are akin to, the fresh and the deep fried variety. It is without a doubt that food of a crispy and crunchy texture wins the heart of any child as children often associate crispy food as “nice” food. Give them fries and they’ll pick it anytime over a sandwich. I was brought up with my mum telling me... Read More
	Stewed Nyonya Pork (Babi Chin) Pork belly is one of my favourite cuts of meat. The flavours associated with them are tremendous, and they especially stand out in this Nyonya dish. A stewed dish of pork, preserved soy beans and fresh coriander roots, ‘Babi Chin’ is a pot of delight oozing with intense flavours. The key to this dish is- you guessed it, the cut of meat used! Pork belly is a must, and is what makes this dish live up to their sinful goodness. Stewing the pork belly in a combination of strong-flavoured ingredients is the secret to their juicy tenderness. As the chunks of... Read More
	Chicken Parmigiana One of the simplest, yet under made dishes in a home kitchen has got to be Chicken Parmigiana. A dish definitely made to please the crowd, be it old or young. Traditionally breadcrumbs used in Chicken Parmigiana were made from stale, old bread. The reason for using stale bread as a batter is because stale bread has less moisture, making it ideal when frying the chicken in hot oil. We have however found the perfect batter for Chicken Parmigiana using Jacob’s cream crackers. Biscuits naturally have less moisture in them compared to bread, hence the crunch when we bite into... Read More