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Two-Texture Tempeh Sambal
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
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,…
Easy Sardine Puffs with Frozen Roti
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…
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…
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…