Singapore Hokkien Noodles   I’ll call it a ritual, if I may. Every time I visit Singapore, I simply HAVE to visit one of the food stalls and have a plate of Singapore Hokkien Mee, fresh from the wok. Make that a large one, thank you very much. I’ve got this craze for Singapore Hokkien Mee…there’s just something about it that I can’t seem to resist. Though I’ve never really had to, if I were to choose between a spread of gourmet cuisine and Read More

Fried Malaysian Noodles (Mee Goreng Mamak)   As someone with a passion for food, there are days where I slave for hours in the kitchen, preparing a three-course meal and yet loving every moment of it. And then there are other days where I would rather have something simpler but still packed with aroma and flavour. That’s when I turn to my all-time favorite 10 minute noodle - Mee Goreng!   There are many types of noodles, and what I've used in this recipe is the Hokkien noodle variety Read More

Phad Thai   Like most Thai food, this dish is a perfect symphony of flavours, combining sweet, sour, salty and spicy in a bowl or stir-fried noodles. Phad Thai is one of Thailand’s national dish. It is an artfully made rice noodle dish with four main ingredients: fish sauce, a squeeze of lime, chilli padi and palm sugar, which provides the salty, sour, spicy and sweet tastes respectively. They also contain golden strips of eggs and some meat of your choice, let it Read More

Fried Glass Noodles with Dried Prawns     Like most other types of noodles, this is one dish you can definitely whip up using practically anything and still yield amazing results. Its minimal flavouring allows the ingredients to season it according to your liking. All your proteins, fiber, carbohydrates and fat in a single meal dish, which really saves you a lot of time and hassle as you do not have to prepare any other dishes to go along with it. Glass noodles (also known as cellophane noodles) are Read More

Fried Flat noodle (Char Kueh Tiaw) Everyone has their own guilty pleasure, and so do I. Ok, it’s a little oily. And not so skimpy in the calorie department. And..and..and…delicious! Char Kway Tiaw, as they’re also known, are a common sight in most hawker stalls, especially in the island of all glorious food, Penang. The ever-increasing fan base of this dish has prompted even restaurants to offer them. So what is it really about this dish that has people swooning over them, not minding the long, Read More

Claypot Short Rice Noodles (Loh Shu Fan)   Claypot Loh Shu Fun is a famous dish in Petaling Street, and it’s my regular spot for supper after a big night out. Every trace of tiredness would magically disappear as I savour each mouthful, and I simply had to try my hand at making this awesome dish. Loh Shu Fun literally translates to “rats tail noodles”, and it really is a fitting name as these chewy rice noodles really do resemble a rat’s tail-thick in the middle and tapering off Read More

Wok Fried Rice Noodles in Egg Sauce (Yin Yong Hor Fan)     This dish never fails to satisfy my rumbling tummy. With the hor fan (flat rice noodles) resting in light egg sauce and the medley of flavours from the accompanying ingredients, this dish will satisfy any food critic. My secret to the perfect egg sauce is to mix in the corn flour and wait until the sauce thickens, only then adding in the eggs right before serving. It is essential to mix the corn starch in some water before adding it into Read More

Flat Noodle Soup (Kueh Teow Soup) Whenever I’m in need of some warmth and nourishment, this is the dish I crave for. A bowl of flat rice noodles in piping hot soup, flavoured by a myriad of ingredients- now that spells comfort food like nothing else. ‘Kueh Teow’, with its smooth-slipperiness and that perfect amount of chewiness, coupled with their almost translucent appearance..how can you say no to a dish with them in it? I always prefer using the fresh noodles as they have a much better Read More

Easy Prawn Noodles   Queuing up at hawker stalls tend to alter my appetite. Sure, I’m ravenous and salivating upon arriving at the hawker stall, but the long queue always takes it toll on me, and by the time it’s finally my turn, I’m just so hungry I couldn’t be bothered about the taste of the food any longer. This is the main reason I consider indulging in a delicious meal at the comfort of my own home a luxury. I wouldn’t say I’m Read More

Easy Curry Laksa Curry Laksa is definitely a hawker favourite. There are countless hawker stalls in Malaysia offering fantastic Curry Laksa, with gravy good enough to drink. Not to be confused with ‘Assam Laksa’, a fish-based noodle dish, Curry Laksa is better known as ‘Curry Mee’ in Penang. Consisting of a combination of yellow egg noodles and rice vermicelli along with other ingredients, all placed in a pool of rich, divine-smelling curry, this dish calls for some serious appetite! My search for the perfect Read More

Kolo Mee   Being a very patriotic Sarawakian, I was once asked to justify my love for this state. One of my reasons? The culinary awesomeness in Sarawak, of which the kolo mee reigns on the top of the list. This delightful combination of flash-boiled noodles, served with some crushed garlic and shallots, delightfully minced pork and shreds of sweet, succulent pork. Guaranteed to satisfy just about anyone’s noodle cravings. The secret to amazing kolo mee lies in the use of pork lard. I Read More

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

Long Life Noodles (Mee Sua) With Chinese New Year around the corner, the Chinese are ready prepping their house to usher in the new year. Boxes of goodies such as biscuits, cakes and prawn crackers (keropok) are sure to be piling up in the pantry area, ready to serve visitors during this festive season. We are definitely preparing to welcome the year of the Snake with open arms...hisss! What I remember of Chinese New Year is an abundance of the colour red which symbolizes good fortune Read More

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