Malaysian Chili Prawn
This is one of my favorite recipes and I make it interchangeably with prawns and crab. At home we cannot resist using our hands to dip the bread into the most delicious messes – the rich creamy chili sauce. The al fresco restaurants in Malaysia dish out chili prawns right from the blazing wok. Chili […]
Black Rice Pudding
Most people who taste black sticky rice for the first time find it exceptionally delicious. Gluten-free and high in fiber and antioxidants, this unmilled rice actually appears a deep burgundy color when cooked. You’ll need to plan a day ahead to make this traditional recipe because glutinous rice needs to be soaked a minimum of […]
Chicken Satay
Tiny pieces of meat grilled over an open flame are found the world over. The Turks have their kebab, the Greeks have their souvlaki, and the Japanese have their yakitori. In Southeast Asia, we call this treat satay: thin, marinated strips of meat on bamboo skewers, cooked over a flaming grill. Chicken or beef is […]
Traditional Beef Rendang
Traditional Beef Rendang Rendang is a signature dish and “comfort food” in Malaysia. Think of it as akin to the American pot roast in its comforting associations. Unlike pot roast, however, rendang is spiced completely differently. It is richly flavored with fresh lemongrass, galangal, ginger, shallots and earthy spices such as cumin, cinnamon, turmeric and […]
Cardamom Butter Pilaf
Serves 5 3½ cups long grain white basmati rice 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste (blend ¼ cup ginger with ¼ cup garlic) 6 whole green cardamom pods, crushed 3 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 2 star anise ½ cup raisins ½ cup cashews ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 4 cups of good quality […]
Savory Potatoes with Turmeric
Serves 4 Ingredients ¼ cup canola oil or extra virgin coconut or olive oil 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 -2 teaspoons salt or to taste 6 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into half and sliced Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Next combine the oil, spice powders, salt and potatoes and mix […]
Thai Shrimp and Mango Curry
Serves 4 3 tablespoons Cilantro stems, minced 4 cloves of garlic 4 tablespoons pure extra virgin coconut oil 2 tablespoons Thai Red Curry Paste ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon ground coriander 2 cups coconut milk 1 small unripe green mango, 5 kaffir lime leaves, stem removed, torn 1 to 1½ tablespoons melted palm sugar, […]
Sweetened Pull Tea
Ingredients 250 ml boiling water 2 black tea bags 2 tbsp condensed milk Ice (optional) Place teabags in a mug and pour over boiling water. Steep for a few minutes until tea is dark and intense, then allow to cool for a few more minutes. Add 2 tablespoons condensed milk and stir until spoon is […]
Yellow Lentil Soup with Cauliflower
This vegan and gluten-free lentil and vegetable dish originated in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. Since 1881, Brickfields was famous for producing bricks and clay pots due to both the availability of clay and the skillful craftsmanship of the Indian immigrants who also prepared their dishes in the same type of clay pots in Malaysia as they […]
Cinnamon Chocolate Cake
Makes 8 Cake 4 ounces fine quality bittersweet chocolate, broken into small pieces 14 ½ ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup all purpose flour ½ cup plus 1 ½ tablespoons (2 ounces) unsweetened cocoa 1 ½ cups sugar 5 large eggs 3 large eggs yolks 1 teaspoon sweetened condensed milk mixed with 9 […]