What to Cook
Char Kway Teow
by Sjaiful A.
Charred and smoky, char kway teow is a popular Malaysian street food dish. To get the ‘wok hei’ taste, you do have to cook it...
Sardine Roll
by The Charlie
Canned sardines are a staple in Malaysian pantries because of their versatility. In this recipe we use them to fill up rolled up fried bread....
Masak Lemak Nangka
by Aden
Masak Lemak is a signature dish from the Southern state of Negeri Sembilan. Young jackfruit is best cooked this way because coconut milk balances its...
Roti Bengali
by Sjaiful A.
This is our version of Penang’s famous roti bengali. It’s slightly more dense than the commercially-made ones but still perfect eaten with butter and kaya...
Biskut Arab
by Adila
Running low on cookies after your lil’ nephews and nieces attacked your supplies? No worries, biskut Arab is really easy to make and there are...
Murtabak Maggi
by Sjaiful A.
Fancy murtabak with a twist? Murtabak Maggi uses noodles as the filling instead of the usual meat and onions. It’s a Ramadan Bazaar staple that...
Ikan Masak Sambal
by Sjaiful A.
A staple in Malay homes, the ‘Ikan Masak Sambal’ is a classic favourite because of its simple ingredients and easy preparation. The sambal is so...
Mutton Varuval
by Sjaiful A.
Mutton Varuval is a dry curry dish. The meat is cooked until the gravy almost dries up. Spices like fennel seed and cumin seed are...
Ayam Masak Lemak Cili Api
by Sjaiful A.
Ayam Masak Lemak Cili Api is deliciously rich and spicy. The yellow colour of the gravy comes from the addition of fresh turmeric. Chillies give...