Vietnamese Beef Pho   What’s not to love about Beef Pho? From its rich, clear broth that’s concentrated in amazing flavours to the presence of fresh, aromatic herbs and the silky smooth rice noodles that practically glides down your throat effortlessly, this dish is a true winner. Hence, one should be equipped with a fantastic recipe to satisfy sudden Beef Pho cravings. The broth is undoubtedly the star of this dish. A slow cooker is usually used to boil the beef bones. The bones are... Read More

Black Pepper Chicken   Sometimes, the most satisfying dishes are made using the most simple ingredients. The ingredients of this soup come from humble backgrounds, and are ingredients easily available to everyone- rich or poor. Black pepper, spring chicken and water- you can’t go any more basic than that. This combination of ingredients provides you with a nutritious soup that has healing properties as well. Whole black peppercorns are used in this dish. One interesting fact about pepper that you might not know is that... Read More

Pandan jam (Kaya)   What do you get when you combine eggs, sugar, coconut milk, flavoured with pandan? Oh nothing much really...just the most delicious, mouth-watering pandan jam ever created in this planet. Really. Known as ‘Kaya’ here in Malaysia, this thick and glossy spread is a must-have in most Malaysian households. ‘Kaya’ literally means ‘rich’ in Malay, and this word perfectly describes the taste of this spread. They have a rich, sweet flavour that accompanies distinct hints of coconut milk and eggs. There are... Read More

Nyonya Pickled Vegetables (Acar)   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... Read More

Salted Vegetable Soup   Salted vegetables are definitely an acquired taste. Popular among the Chinese, salted vegetables can liven up any bland meal. In China, the vegetables are always pickled if they are available in excess so that they will be able to grace dinner tables when needed. Usually, Chinese cabbage or Chinese mustard is used for the pickling. They are typically pickled with salt and brine, before being allowed to ferment with the help of Lactic acid bacteria. Sometimes, chillies are added to... Read More

Lotus Soup with Red Dates (Lingau Soup)   It’s always a bonus when great-tasting food happens to be beneficial for our health as well. Who wouldn’t love to tuck into some delicious “medicine”? This soup is one such example- warm and tasty, with that added health boost. The lotus root, which is the main ingredient of this soup, has a pleasantly sweet flavour that when combined with the sweet red dates, makes this soup such a delight. They are ‘cool’ in nature, though cooked lotus root is slightly ‘warm’.... Read More

Guacamole   I’ve never been able to stay away from avocados for very long. Whether in salads, slathered on thick slices of bread, or in my favourite dip of all time-guacamole, they have an ever-persistent presence in my life. Not that I’m complaining. Their smooth, buttery flavour is something I can’t get enough of, and coupled with the beautiful medley of fresh tomatoes, sour cream and chopped onions in this dish, the avocado is definitely at its absolute best. Guacamole is said to... Read More

Creamy Mushroom Soup   I guess we all are familiar with the creamy white mushroom soup that comes out from a can. Mushroom soup at its easiest, just add some water, supply some heat and voila you get a bowl of thick cream of mushroom! I agree the taste of this mushroom soup is quite hard to replicate, and as it is one that practically every household has had a taste of, this soup has set the bar for how home cooked mushroom soup... Read More

Sauces for Chicken Rice     There are dishes that can be enjoyed without the help of additional sauces or dips, and then there are those which should never, ever be consumed without the presence of other concoctions. Chicken rice is one example of a dish you should never have without the presence of its signature gingery-garlicky-spicy-magic in your mouth. If you have ever wondered how it is possible for a dish to be handicapped, then go ahead and have you plate of chicken rice without... Read More

Thai Spicy Prawn Soup (Tom Yam Goong)   I think I’ve mentioned this once before, and I can’t help mentioning it again. I absolutely love it when good food doubles up as cures for ailments. Especially when it’s something that tastes as good as this, I can’t refrain from smiling gleefully even while bidding my cold to just miraculously disappear. It is said that tom yum soup is an effective remedy for cold and flu, and I guess u do know why. This sour and spicy soup, a... Read More

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