These spring rolls are so easy to make. My version is close to the fresh ones that we used to have when we were kids. The fresh version is still available in the streets and markets. Jicama is the vegetable for fresh spring rolls or popiah as we call it. I remember when I was …
Is Egg Beranda A Dutch Egg?
(This post was first published June 8, 2016.) Egg Beranda was and still is one of our favourite Nyonya dishes. The ingredients are cheap and cheerful and so easy to make. We (my brothers and sisters) had them regularly and then one fine day we realised that mum wasn’t making that anymore. We were adults …
Kuih Bingka Ubi or Cassava Cake
Kuih Bingka Ubi is a baked tapioca cake. It is a Nyonya cake and are enjoyed all over South-east Asia. This type of cake is very similar in Singapore and Malaysia. Also known as cassava, tapioca is common in Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and other areas where the climate is tropical or sub-tropical. Each country …
Penang Nyonya Fish Curry
This post was first published Sept 14 2014 Penang Nyonya fish curry has tamarind as well as coconut milk. A true fusion of Asian flavours . Comprising sourness from the tamarind, creaminess of coconut and savoury from the salt. In addition, the sweetness is from the vegetables and coconut milk.
Sweet Potato Donut, Kuih Keria
Sweet Potato Donut, or kuih keria, is one of Malaysia’s favourite kuih. It can be found in the school canteen, in the streets, night markets, morning markets and gerais (small eating stalls). You can get it almost anywhere where there are street food and shops. Keria is enjoyed as a breakfast item, for afternoon tea …
Vegan and Gluten Free Butternut Squash or Sweet Potato Layer Kuih
Butternut squash or sweet potato steamed kuih is very popular in Malaysia. Originally it is made with sweet potato. Sweet potato is easily available in in Malaysia and Asia. Coconut and tapioca flour are also easily available. These are the common ingredients found in Asia. Butternut squash is a good replacement for sweet potato a …
Crystal Dumplings or Chai Kuih
Crystal Dumplings or Chai Kuih is also know as Soon Kuih in the southern part of Malaysia. This is one of my favourite Chinese snacks. When I was growing up in Malaysia, my neighbour from 10 doors away used to make this. As they are of the Teochew dialect and we are Hokkiens, their festivals …
Turmeric Chicken, Grilled or Pan Fried
Turmeric chicken is one of my family’s favourite dishes. Originally, we grill this over charcoal or in the oven grill using the grill setting. It is also known as broiling in the US, I think.
AngKoo Kuih
Angkoo Kuih is a traditional Nyonya Kuih. However, do you know the Nyonya story behind it? Angkoo is a feature during the’ full moon’ celebration. When an infant reaches a month or 28 days, it is an occasion to celebrate. Due to the high infant mortality rate in the olden day, reaching a full month …
Quick Noodle Soup in 10 Minutes
When one is hungry, a quick meal is necessary. This quick noodle soup is easy to prepare and easier to cook. All it takes is 10 minutes of your time. This recipe is a god-send. Well. me send as I created this! Oh I believe many busy mums would have invented it as well. We …
Sambal Taukwa
Sambal Taukwa is a long forgotten dish as far as I am concerned. As a kid growing up in a small town, we commonly go across the street to buy food from the Malay shop. Nasi lemak or coconut rice wrapped in banana leaves is a firm favourite. Sambal taukwa is
You Tube Videos To Watch
You tube videos? Yes, I have been doing a few videos lately. I mean, actually a lot. I have given myself a challenge to do a video a day. Let’s see how it goes. I have published one video a day, so far and I hope to keep going for December and then January 2020. …
Exciting Things Are Happening – New Website
The new website for all plant-based deliciousness is now live. I have not been in touch for a while and exciting things are happening. Well, since early November. Nyonya Recipe Shop Uk, is the new site for all things plant-based. Here we have new , well, new and popular products from the previous shop. The …
A New Reveal : Exciting Things Coming UP
A new collection of Nyonya Recipe favourite products
How To Cut A Pineapple The Proper Way
I know, I know. You must be wondering if there is a proper way of cutting pineapples. Well, there are several ways to cut a pineapple, as there are many ways to skin a cat. The cutting method I refer to is the domestic way of cutting pineapples, Malaysian style. There is also a commercial …