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…
Keema is a thick and dry-ish minced meat curry that’s a staple for South Asian families wherever they may be, whether that’s in India, Pakistan, or as we know, in Singapore or Malaysia. The Rich History of Keema Like so…