The last time I saw a whole roasted pig, I had to tiptoe just to get a glimpse.I was a young boy then, celebrating Chinese New Year with my family. On the ninth day, an important occasion for Hokkiens to honor their deities, a grand roasted pig was brought in as an offering.I can still picture the adults, their faces softened by the...
You like Buah Keluak. And you like Tau Yew Bak. If so, combining them together makes sense. There are some who think they don’t like Buah Keluak as they always eat it the traditional way: bittery intense as a stuffing in the seed. I have found that some diners have responded differently if BK paste is used in a sauce (like say, a curry...
Welcome to Ipoh! This city is famous for her street and Cantonese cuisine. Below is my personal guide of eateries I have come to like over the years and as far as I am aware, is still keeping up the standard. I appreciate feedback from locals and welcome your comments below. Do know that you are spoilt for choices in this beautiful city. What and...
I cooked a batch of Prawn Mee for 30 pax recently. I will share the recipe here. It will also be my cooking notes for future cooking. For those who have cooked this before, it may be helpful to note some changes I made from previous posted recipes. So, some basic principles to note for a good prawn soup:You want a rich umami prawn taste...
Cooking hydroponic farm to table Asian Greens: Stir frying Pak Choi
Chinese Monday, September 25, 2023
Asian greens grows very well and it is also a daily staple for most local families. Since this is a cooking blog, I will keep the focus in this post. If there are some who are interested in the technicalities of growing a home hydroponic system, I will be more than happy to share my experience in another post. (Or perhaps in another...
By now, you know that you can cook comforting and homey Singaporean/Malaysian dishes in London. You should of course use the freshest meats and produce that one can find. I mean, just buy UK. You don't need to go to a shop in Chinatown for this. Sainsbury, M&S etc will work fine. These days, they do carry a good variety of ingredients that you...
