Itek Tim (A Nyonya Duck Soup)
Itek Tim is a simply flavoured, sour duck soup that is perfect with a bowl of steamed white rice. What’s in a Name? Let’s take a look at the name first, shall we? It’s actually a combination of 2 local…
Category Chinese New Year Recipes
Eurasian Prawn Ball Soup (with Homemade Prawn Balls)
This prawn ball soup is one of my favourite weekend brunches, with homemade stock and prawn balls. Eurasian Prawn Ball Soup This prawn ball soup is very similar to the Nyonya Pong Tauhu, which is a Chinese New Year dish…
Ikan Chuan Chuan (a Nyonya and Eurasian Recipe)
Ikan chuan chuan is a traditional Peranakan or Nyonya recipe that’s long been adopted by the Eurasian community. A classic example of a local recipe adapted by our various ethnic groups. Ikan Chuan Chuan Recipe The name first. So ikan…
Kuih Rose (aka Kuih Goyang, Rosette Cookies)
Kuih Rose (or kuih ros) is a crunchy cookie that looks like a flower and is a popular festive treat in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Kuih Rose Let’s look at the name first, shall we? If you’ve read my other…
Salted Egg Prawns (with Homemade Salted Eggs)
These salted egg prawns are quick, easy and extremely satisfying with just some plain rice and a simple cucumber salad. What are Salted Eggs? Salted eggs, or salted egg yolks, are eggs that have been cured either in brine, in…
Homemade Salted Eggs (2 Brining Methods)
Salted eggs – what are they, how to make them and how to use them, find out in this article! What are Salted Eggs? They really are exactly what they sound like – eggs that have been salted in brine…