Scrambled Egg Salad   So I fell in love and couldn’t resist going home with the single aim of recreating this dish. My encounter with it recently at the Acme Bar & Coffee at Troika, Kuala Lumpur not only added another recipe to my list of loveable foods, it also heightened my appreciation for an ingredient we usually overlook- white sesame seeds! Of course it does make its appearance in many dishes, especially Chinese ones, and on top of the much loved burger bun,... Read More

Asian Prawn Cocktail   Gone are the days when my dad brought us for dinners at hotel restaurants and the first thing I would order is prawn cocktail. I was 7 then and now I’m almost reaching my 30s and have not forgotten my love for Prawn Cocktail!  The crisp bite into fresh lettuce leaves paired with juicy, fresh prawns drizzled with an amazing cocktail sauce is one childhood memory not to be forgotten. I hope my little one will share the love I... Read More

Stir-Fried Cos Lettuce   Fermented bean curd isn’t something that will necessarily capture your taste buds when you first try it. The combination of their pungent smell and cheese-like texture is probably to be blamed. In fact, the flavours and the smooth, firm texture of the bean curd has been frequently compared to that of blue cheese, which probably explains why the fermented bean curd is also known as the ‘Asian Cheese’. Made from soybeans, salt, rice wine and either sesame oil or vinegar,... Read More

Claypot brinjal with salted fish and chicken pieces   Brinjals, eggplants, aubergines- they’re all the same. There are a large variety of them available in the market, but I’m using the Japanese eggplant for this recipe. Compared to the other varieties, the Japanese eggplant has a long, slender body with a thinner skin. When cooked, their flavours become rich, sweet and meaty, which is why some people use them as a replacement for meat. They also have a smaller amount of seeds in them, which makes them less bitter.... Read More

Nyonya Mixed Vegetables (Chap Chai)   Like most Chinese New Year dishes, the recipe for this dish has been passed down many times in my family, and I recently learnt it from my Mum. Chap Chai is an assortment of either braised or stewed vegetables and seafood, soaking in a rich, savoury gravy. This dish tastes best after being allowed to sit for some time as the vegetables are allowed to really absorb the gravy it is in, flavouring them while retaining their individual tastes as... Read More

Asian Chicken Salad   This salad is unmistakeably Asian, as their citrusy aroma and mixture of flavours will convince you. Made with ingredients such as lemongrass, shallots, chillies, ginger bud flower (bunga kantan) and calamansi juice, there’s no denying the distinct Asianness that’s present here. The importance of the variety of ingredients in any dish is clearly demonstrated in this salad. All the ingredients combine to present a truly satisfying dish, and it is all thanks to the diverse flavours of each and every... Read More

Easy Vegetarian Curry   To celebrate Diwali around the corner, lets skip slaving ourselves in the kitchen spending the whole day making pots and pots of curries. Instead wow your guest with this readily prepared Tean's Vegetarian Curry paste that taste as authentic as Mum's cooking!  Preparing this dish for your guest is really quite easy. And when I say its easy, you got to trust me! All I did was add in some coconut milk and veggies, and voila! You’ve got a pot of... Read More

Stir Fried Beef with Kai Lan Vegetables   Stir-frying is unarguably one of the most healthiest cooking technique of all. And why not? It’s a method of cooking food very quickly using a small amount of oil and fat so that the ingredients retain its flavour and texture. As the food needs to be quickly cooked, the use of high heat is very important. In fact, at high heat, the ingredients are able to seal in its juice. This unarguably fast and simple dish would result in very... Read More

Vietnamese Chicken Salad   Vietnamese Chicken Salad, or ‘Goi Ga’ as they are called in Vietnam, is a dish I can have anytime if I wanted a quick and healthy lunch! This refreshing salad, made up of tender shredded chicken, crisp pieces of cabbage and mint leaves, all drizzled with a generous dose of a specially prepared dressing will definitely have your taste buds working on overtime despite its simplicity. The ingredients in this dish contribute very much to their rich, herby flavour. But it... Read More

Easy Sambal Vegetables   I'm totally in love with chilies. If there is one thing I must have at every meal, it will have to be chillies accompanying every dish I eat! I love that tingling feeling left on your tongue every time you have a spicy meal and I'm almost convinced that my taste buds have become conditioned to hot and spicy foods that I do not sweat a drop or go red faced when eating it.  As much as I love cooking, there... Read More

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