Pang Susi are a great tea time treat for the Eurasian and Nyonya communities in Singapore and Malaysia, and are especially popular at Easter and other festivities. What is Pang Susi? Sometimes also spelt pang Susie, it’s a sweet potato…
This is my Hainanese Chicken Rice recipe, the way I’ve always made it, with lightly poached chicken, fragrant chicken rice, ginger-garlic chilli sauce, soup, and an easier version for the many readers who’ve asked for one over the years. What…
Sambal kicap is one of those recipes that doesn’t actually need a recipe – a little bit of this, a little bit of that, and you have an amazing Asian condiment! What is Sambal Kicap? Let’s break it down shall…
Begedil are delicious fried potato patties with a meltingly soft middle that is a popular side dish in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. Begedil History, anyone? So where is begedil from? It owes its origin to the Dutch, apparently, but…
This is for all you guys who’ve written to me over the years to say, “but I can’t get hor fun/kway teow noodles anywhere!”. Now you can, in your own kitchen! What are Hor Fun Noodles? Hor fun noodles (or…
Sugee cake is a much loved tradition amongst the Portuguese Eurasians in Singapore and Malaysia. It makes an appearance at all festivals, whether that’s Christmas, Easter, christenings, weddings, birthdays or funerals. What is Sugee Cake? The word sugee (also spelt…