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Caramelised Onion & Anchovy Relish … The Umami Jar I Always Keep in My Fridge
Every now and then, I open the fridge to find a few onions that have been sitting there a little too long. Not enough to spoil, but enough that they really should be used – that’s when I make this caramelised onion and anchovy relish. Four onions may sound excessive, but they cook down into…
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Cook with Ipohbunny just got mentioned in Express UK!
Dear gentle reader, I have some amazing news: my smoked duck carbonara recipe has just been cited in Express UK!! 🥳 OMG! This is such an incredible milestone after I’ve poured hundreds, possibly thousands, of hours into this website. Cook with Ipohbunny began as a hobby project during the COVID19 lockdown, when I had time…
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Steamed Trio Eggs (Sam Wong Dan). Achieve a perfectly smooth surface with my killer hack
I just love sam wong dan (三皇蛋). Literally translated as “three emperor eggs” or “three-yolk eggs”, this classic Cantonese steamed egg custard combines three very different kinds of eggs in one comforting dish: regular eggs, salted duck eggs and century eggs. The contrast is what makes it so good. You get the soft, silky texture…
Can’t make it to Korea? Create Cheat Hotteok Using Frozen Roti
When these cheat Korean hotteok popped up on my feed, I suspected they would be good. I just didn’t expect them to be this good! Inspired by Instagrammer @onetable365, this shortcut version of Korean hotteok transforms one of Korea’s most beloved street snacks into something you can make at home in under 15 minutes –…
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Tempeh Sambal – savoury and spicy, creamy and crunchy all at once, this (almost) vegetarian sambal is surprisingly addictive
For most of my life, I regarded tempeh as a sidekick ingredient: a few slices next to nasi lemak, maybe fried with sambal at economy rice stalls, or tossed into a simple home-style stir-fry. I liked it well enough, but I never craved it. Until this two-texture tempeh sambal changed my mind completely. While researching…
Chau Lup Lup is the answer for poor appetites, Mum-approved
Chau lup lup is one of those old-school Cantonese home dishes that doesn’t look flashy, but once you start eating it, wah… very hard to stop. The name literally means “stir-fried dices”, referring to how almost everything in the dish is cut into little cubes: tofu, French beans, preserved sweet radish. It’s colourful, deeply savoury,…
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Easy Sardine Puffs with Frozen Roti – the best thing to come out of MCO
I learned to make sardine puffs using frozen roti during MCO. You know, when every other human was inventing all sorts of wild things with Kawan Food roti …. (their share price must have gone through the roof. Should have bought their stock, aiya!) To my surprise, I discovered that frozen roti is a really…
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Old Cucumber Soup with Red Dates & Chicken (老黄瓜汤)
My mum makes many wonderful soups, but this one might just be my sentimental favourite because she made it when I needed it most. I wasn’t feeling well and my appetite was very poor. Seeing my condition, she simply said, “I’ll make a soup to wake up your appetite.” I remember thinking … sure or…
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Caramelised Shabu-Shabu Beef (Nonstick Pan Version)
When my husband came home with a 130g pack of shabu-shabu beef from AEON, my first thought was: what exactly are we supposed to do with this since we don’t have a hotpot? As I racked my brain, I suddenly remembered dry beef hor fun. Those flat rice noodles with wafer-thin slices of intensely flavourful…
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Airfryer Scoop Cookie with a Pistachio Centre
If you’ve been scrolling food videos lately, chances are you’ve seen the scoop cookie. It started popping up all over my feed about two weeks ago, and naturally my curiosity was piqued. Thick bakery-style cookies, scooped into a mound instead of flattened, sometimes stuffed with chocolate or spreads. The promise is always the same: a…
Airfryer Tortilla Quiche
The first time I saw someone make a quiche using tortilla wraps on Instagram, my reaction was immediate. OMG. I gotta try this. But then the skeptical foodie voice in my head kicked in: Can a tortilla really replace a proper buttery shortcrust pastry shell? The answer? Yes … and no. No, because two tortilla…
Salted Duck Egg Sauce
This whole recipe started because a good friend gifted me with a bag of salted duck eggs. Not one or two but TEN. Dear B had bought them directly from a salted egg manufacturer in Pantai Permatang Damar Laut and very generously passed some along to me. Aiks, what on earth do I do with…
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…