Favourite Malaysian and Asian recipes with time-saving hacks
This Chinese New Year, I had the privilege of learning how to make jiu hu char, a beloved Nyonya dish, from my mum. For those unfamiliar, it’s a stir-fry of jicama (or bangkuang) and dried cuttlefish. Typically enjoyed as a side dish with rice or wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, it embodies the essence of…
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No matter where you are in the world, chances are thereās a version of the curry chicken. From the rich, slow-cooked curries of India to the mildly sweet Japanese kare, every culture has its own spin. Here in Malaysia, curry chicken isnāt just one dish ā itās a reflection of our multicultural society. With Chinese,…
If you’re craving a bowl of comforting, flavorful soup but donāt want to spend hours in the kitchen, try my cheat version of Chinese style fish soup noodles. With just a few key ingredients (only 4 for the soup base!) and a simple technique, you can whip up a one-pot meal that feels like it…
Cili boh, chilli paste, cili giling. When I first dipped my toes into the cooking world, I came across these terms in Malaysian recipes and was thoroughly confused. Alamak, so many types of cili. Whatās the difference? Actually, was there even a difference? If you are like me, be confused no more. The terms essentially…
Or how I found the Javier Bardem of Roti Canai … read on š One sunny morning, hubs and I wanted to eat somewhere new, so we ended up at a food court near the Sg Tiram Shell station. “I ordered roti canai with mutton curry,” hubby announced. I nodded disinterestedly. To be honest I…
On lazy days, I love eating at warung (outdoor stalls) where one of my all time favourite dishes is ayam goreng kunyit. Ever since I learned how to make this dish, it’s been making regular rotation on our menu. It’s incredible how easy this delicious recipe is. Here’s how I do it, with tweaks that…
Would you believe that braised yee mee is the most popular recipe on Cook with Ipohbunny? Yes, by a mile. I shouldn’t be too surprised, come to think of it. Braised yee mee checks all the boxes of home cooks seeking something simple, healthy yet tasty for their family: It’s a one-pot meal You have…
When somebody sent me a Tiktok video of a “mee tikus viral” in Ipoh, I was skeptical. They say Ipoh produces phenomenally picky eaters. I can’t speak for others, but my family is definitely proof of that. Many so-called viral shops and restaurants have failed my mum’s super-high standards. I finally had some peace and…
I’ve passed D North Star ‘s unassuming frontage a million times but never bothered to check the restaurant out, because our goal is to withdraw money from Maybank Canning Garden Ipoh next door. Zip and go. A few weeks ago when I was by myself, I felt a sudden stab of curiosity and went in….
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I’ve been curious about Jason Nyonya House for a while. We must have passed it at least half a dozen times because it’s near my husband’s nanny’s house. However, we never really got round to trying it out as Nanny always cooks for us. Then a few weeks ago, a most serendipitous incident led us…
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This delicious gulai labu is the combination of two brains – a friend, and my mum’s! How did that happen? Well, it all started when Madam R gifted us her gulai labu to eat for dinner a few days before Eid. Food gifting has become common during the COVID19 pandemic era, as a way of…
I just realized I’ve never featured a dessert recipe in this website, so what better way than to start with one of my favourites: pengat pisang! What’s pengat, you ask? It’s a popular Malaysian dessert prepared by simmering together sugar, water, santan (coconut milk) and one key starchy ingredient (usually). We usually enjoy it for…
When I feel under the weather, I automatically think of ABC soup, the comfort food of many a Malaysian Chinese household. More so during this COVID pandemic period, when we should keep our immune systems as strong as possible. While some turn to supplements, I am focusing on using nutritious, immune system boosting ingredients that…
Sometimes called noodle salad, kerabu beehoon is a Nyonya dish of rice vermicelli and lots of fresh herbs and aromatics, tossed with a spicy sauce and zesty lime juice. Colourful and refreshing, it’s a delicious representation of Malaysia’s diverse culinary culture. While I’ve eaten this many times before, it took a weekend getaway at EQ…
Does this braised fish head with dried beancurd (fuchuk) look appetising or gruesome to you? š It definitely makes my mouth water. This dish is my father’s invention – well sort of. Years ago, while he was buying groceries at the local market, he saw a particularly fresh looking piece of fish head. Being a…
