The Malaysian Kitchen: 150 Recipes for Simple Home Cooking, written by Christina Arokiasamy, features the traditional and modern flavors of Malaysia with a variety of dishes such as Pineapple Sambal Prawns, Sweet Mango and Cashew Salad with Chili-Lime Dressing, Kuih Keria (Sweet Potato Doughnuts with Palm Sugar Caramel), Soto Ayam (Malaysian-Style Chicken Soup with Potatoes and…
Claypot Chicken Rice
Claypot Chicken Rice is a hearty and comforting meal popular in Malaysia, Singapore, and China. Marinated chicken, mushrooms, and slices of Chinese sausage are piled on top of steamed rice and served with a sprinkle of green onions. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small…
Kaya Toast (Malaysian Toast with Coconut Jam)
I had a couple of jars of homemade Kaya after reviewing the cookbook, Malaysia, and put them to good use by making Kaya Toast. Kaya Toast is a popular breakfast treat in Singapore and Malaysia. It is often paired with soft-boiled eggs (Telur Kopitiam) and coffee (Kopi-O), tea (I served it with Teh Tarik- Pulled…
Malaysia Cookbook Review and Mee Goreng Mamak (Malaysian Fried Mamak Noodles)
Malaysia: Recipes from a Family Kitchen, written by Ping Coombes, features the incredibly flavorful and diverse cuisine of Malaysia with over 100 family-style recipes. Highlights include Lor Bak (Five-Spice Pork Spring Rolls), Kuih Ketayap (Malaysian Coconut-Filled Pancakes), Nasi Lemak (Malaysian Spicy Coconut Rice), Murtabak (Malaysian Flaky Bread Stuffed with Spiced Lamb), and Sayur Goreng (Stir-Fried Lettuce)….
Teh Tarik (Malaysian Pulled Tea) #BrunchWeek
Teh Tarik (Malaysian Pulled Tea) recipe for #BrunchWeek! Known as the national drink of Malaysia, this hot tea is poured between two containers to create a smooth, frothy texture. Disclosure: This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BrunchWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #Brunchweek recipes. All opinions…
Kueh Tart (Malaysian Pineapple Tarts)
Happy Lunar New Year! In Malaysia and Singapore, these Pineapple Tarts (Kueh Tart, Kuih Tart, Kueh Tat, Nastar) are a popular treat. This recipe came incredibly close to becoming a blooper for the next New Year’s post. My original intention was to halve the recipe since I didn’t need a lot of cookies for our…
Roti John (Singapore Omelette Sandwich)
The Roti John is a street food popular for breakfast or as a snack in Singapore and Malaysia. Ground meat is mixed with eggs, seasoned, and spread over bread. It is pan-fried until browned and served with sweet chili sauce or Sambal. It was first created in Singapore by a man named Shukor in the…
