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Sweet Potato Doughnuts with Palm Sugar

Sweet Potato Doughnuts with Palm Sugar (Kuih Keria) For me, one of the most exciting culinary adventures is visiting a residential market or roadside vendor who sells kuih keria at 4 pm daily. These delightful Malaysian doughnuts are delicious served as a tea time or as a mid-afternoon snack. Resembling a mini-donut, they are much […]

Whole Roasted Chicken in Tamarind Butter Sauce

My mother was celebrated for her roasted chicken, which was tender and flavorful right to the bone. She first made this recipe for one of our regular customers at our spice stall and soon enough could hardly keep up with the orders. I enjoyed standing beside her as she would make it, watching the palm sugar, butter, and tamarind as they caramelized. In this recipe, we never used the reserved juices from the pan as the tamarind sauce was so delicious on its own. However, you may serve the reserved sauce on the side you wish. Just before serving, she would sprinkle in a handful of fried chilies for an extra kiss of flavor.