Onde onde are little balls of pandan flavoured dough that explode in your mouth with the sweet, aromatic caramel flavours of gula melaka. A Childhood Recipe This is another one of those kuihs that we used to sell when we…
Jemput jemput pisang, also known as cekodok pisang, are perfect for lazy Sunday afternoons with family and friends. With some tea, of course. What are Jemput Jemput Pisang? Jemput jemput pisang are little fried banana balls or fritters that are…
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…
This sambal stir-fry with prawns and vegetables is a quick and easy side dish that’s perfect for when you need food in a hurry! What is Sambal Stir-Fry? Sambal stir-fry is a term I came up with to describe the…
Ayam buah keluak is a very traditional chicken curry that owes its origin to the Nyonya community in Malacca. However, something that not many people know, is that the Portuguese Eurasians in this city have also long been cooking this…
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…