Sirap limau selasih is a popular Singaporean and Malaysian drink made with rose syrup, fresh lime juice and soaked basil seeds. Sweet, sharp and ice cold, it’s especially popular at night markets and Ramadan bazaars. What is Sirap Limau Selasih?…
Roti jala is a soft, lacy Malay net pancake popular in Singapore and Malaysia. Often described in English as Malaysian net pancakes or Malaysian net crepes, they’re made from a thin turmeric-tinted batter and usually served with curry. This easy…
Kari ayam recipe (chicken curry) coming right up: chicken, potatoes, a good curry powder, and you’re basically halfway to dinner. Let it simmer into a rich, coconutty Singaporean/Malaysian chicken curry gravy, then serve it with roti prata (roti canai in…
This homemade rose syrup (sirap ros in Malay) is one of those “how do I not have this in my fridge?” staples. It’s a rose-scented sugar syrup (think cordial) that turns plain water into a magical drink and makes milk…
Nasi Tomato is going to be your new favourite rice dish! Basmati rice, rich tomato base, fragrant spices… this is the kind of side dish that shows up late to the party and still steals the spotlight! What is Nasi…
This is the super simple acar recipe that’s been in my family for almost a hundred years. Like the refrigerator pickles of the West. What is Acar? Acar is a type of pickled vegetable dish made using a blend of…