Blackberry Jam. 19/8/2013 Today I went to collect my books and I happened to park next to blackberry bush. It was full of luscious fruits, so I decided to pick them. I managed to get about …
Ban Chien Koay – Street Vendor Pancakes
Recently my sisters came over to the UK for a visit. And so they brought with them, among other things ( I had list), a Ban Chian Koay mould, as well as the ingredient ‘cukor’ – a type of ginger that gives a special flavour to Penang Nyonya cooking. Now I can make Ban Chien …
Turmeric Mackerel – Grilled or Fried
This is a simple dish made from a cheap and nutritional fish – Mackerel. Although the fish has a strong flavour, it goes well with spices. I now grill the fish instead of frying – which we do in the good old days. I am now trying to maintain my goal weight and hence I …
Garlic Crisps and Oil
Garlic Crisps and Garlic Oil Serves: Difficulty: easy Cost: £ Makes ½ cup (approx) Garlic Crisps and oil is one of the most important ingredients in a Penang Nyonya Kitchen ( Mine, at least). Garlic Oil is used to flavour soups, steamed fish, porridge, meat and savoury cakes. Shallot crisps and Shallot oil is made …
