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 Singaporean & Malaysian Recipes
Sambal Stir-Fry with Prawns and Vegetables
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 (a Nyonya Recipe)
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…
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…
Homemade Chinese Chicken Stock
This Chinese chicken stock is very, very easy to make and perfect for all your local dishes that call for its use, whatever the cuisine. Difference between Stock and Broth This is a question I get asked a lot in…
Chilli Chuka (Tangy Garlic-Ginger Chilli Dip)
Chilli Chuka is a raw, garlicky, gingery and tart chilli condiment that’s eaten as a dip and also like a sambal. What’s in a Name? So the literal translation of chilli chuka is vinegar chilli, or vinegar sambal. But it’s…