Sambal Kicap (Spicy Soy Sauce)
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…
Category Singaporean & Malaysian Recipes
Begedil Recipe (aka Perkedil, Fried Potato Patties)
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…
Homemade Hor Fun Noodles (Flat Rice Noodles)
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…
Eurasian Sugee Cake (a Semolina and Almond Cake)
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…
Curry Feng (a Festive Eurasian Recipe)
Curry Feng is a full bodied, dry-ish curry made with offal and is ever present in many Eurasian festivities in Singapore and Malaysia, just like its more well known cousin, Curry Devil. Curry Feng Origin I did an article on…
Singapore Beef and Seafood Hor Fun (Flat Rice Noodles in Gravy)
The Singapore Hor Fun is a classic hawker centre (street food) dish of Chinese origin. Soft, flat rice noodles on a bed of gloriously, silky and thick sauce, this is Singaporean Zi Char food at its best! Previously published on LinsFood.com…