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Nasi Goreng Kampung with Homemade Sambal Hijau
There are two types of nasi goreng kampung in this world. The sad, pale, under-seasoned kind you regret ordering. And the one that smacks you with chilli, ikan bilis and enough wok hei to feel like someone’s grandmother just cooked it up. Oh, and a runny fried egg on top (non-negotiable) This is the second…
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2-Ingredient Greek Yogurt Bread (No oven, no knead)
Every once in a while, a viral recipe actually deserves the attention it gets, and the Greek yogurt + flour bread popularised by food creator Lauren Nightingale is one of them. It is simple, reliable, and surprisingly versatile, which probably explains why so many home cooks keep coming back to it long after the initial…
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No-Bake 3-Ingredient Viral Cheesecake
Some of my favourite kitchen experiments happen when I’m trying to clear leftovers from the fridge, like this no-bake Greek yogurt “cheesecake”. You’ve probably seen the viral two-ingredient cheesecake trend by now. This version uses just one extra ingredient, and honestly, it tastes even better. I’m speaking as someone who has tried the viral cheesecake…
Sambal Hijau (Ijo)
I’m currently obsessed with sambal hijau (ijo)!! This whole journey started when I had a nasi goreng kampung craving. I’ve eaten some really good ones before, but honestly, many commercial versions are just … not great. The rice is too soft. Not enough wok hei. Barely any spice paste. And don’t even get me started…
Roasted Pumpkin and Pomegranate Salad
As a die-hard meat lover, salads were never my first choice—until I met this one. This roasted pumpkin salad with bell peppers and cherry tomatoes has completely won me over. It’s a vibr Henceforth I declare this roasted pumpkin and pomegranate salad The Salad That Converted A Meat Lover. As a lifelong meat lover, salads…
Nam Khao (Lao Crispy Rice Salad)
If you’ve never tasted Nam Khao, imagine a salad that crunches, crackles, and bursts with limey, savoury, slightly sweet flavours in every bite. I first learned about this Laotian dish from vegan cook Maya. She made it look soooo appetizing that naturally, I had to try making it at home. Of course, with a little…
Steamed Sambal Stingray
Steamed sambal stingray is my home-style riff on the ever-popular grilled Portuguese stingray, the one dish I order without fail whenever I see it on the menu. But lately, seafood prices have soared, and that was when I decided to take a closer look at the wet market. One morning at Lip Sin Market, there…
Airfryer Sticky Glazed Lamb
If you’ve ever wanted sticky, glossy, restaurant-style lamb without turning your kitchen upside down, this airfryer recipe is going to change your life. Lamb is naturally rich and full of flavour, and when you glaze it with a sweet-salty marinade, you get that irresistible glossy finish that tastes like it came straight off a charcoal…
Homemade Harissa Paste
Ever since I stumbled upon harissa — that fiery, fragrant North African chili paste — I’ve been absolutely obsessed. The problem? It’s nearly impossible to find in Malaysia. Not even Shopee had it! So, in true home-cook fashion, I thought, haiya, why not make it myself? With a little help from ChatGPT (and some kitchen…
Mum’s Soya Sauce Chicken
Every Chinese family has its own treasured version of soya sauce chicken, but for me, nothing comes close to Mum’s. Her version is full of soul, the kind of dish that speaks volumes about who she is. Kampung Girl Mum grew up in Enggor, a small village in Northern Perak, where cooking was about all…
Mum’s Nam Yue Chicken (Fermented Beancurd)
It’s been so long since Mum cooked, and honestly, I didn’t realize how much I’d missed her food until nam yue chicken appeared on the table again. There’s just something about a mother’s cooking — the way she turns the most humble ingredients into pure comfort. This Nam Yue Chicken, or fermented beancurd chicken, is…
Scallion Cheesy Scones
These scallion cheesy scones are the bomb! Recently I read about cheesy drop biscuits (the American name for scones) that taste like sour cream and onion chips …! OMG. The description alone was enough to make me salivate. Now, the original recipe by Sue Li uses chives and an oven. But since I only had…
Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)
Because of my loved ones’ health needs, I’ve had to completely rethink how I cook lately. Both what I cook and how I cook it. My new rules are simple: no spicy food, one-pot meals, easy, healthy, and it must, as the Chinese say, “have taste.” That last part is tricky. I love bold flavours,…