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…
Kerabu Timun is a salad like you’ve never had before – fresh zingy and spicy! What is Kerabu Timun? Let’s break it down. It’s a simple, refreshing Malaysian cucumber salad that can be as mild or as spicy as you…
Chicken biryani or biryani of any kind, is always a dish for a special occasion. Layers of intoxicating aroma and flavour from the rice, the curry, aromatics and spices, it’s definitely something to be celebrated. Chicken Biryani Recipe I’m not…
Serunding kelapa is a delicious, lightly spiced side dish that is popular in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. What is Serunding Kelapa? It is freshly grated coconut that’s seasoned with spices and tamarind, then cooked (with no added oil) until…
Sayur Lemak is a light and flavoursome yellow curry full of vegetables, that’s traditionally eaten with compressed rice cakes called lontong or even just plain rice. Is Sayur Lemak Vegetarian? Unfortunately, it’s not. As I mention on my Vegan Sayur…
Kuih Makmur are pretty little cookies filled with crushed toasted peanuts that are a must for many families during Eid in Singapore and Malaysia. This is also an eggless kuih makmur recipe, which is one of the reasons the texture…