Nasi Kukus Ilham
I love rice. Steamed, fried, cooked in coconut or even in their glutinous form, these tiny white grains of nourishment are something that I constantly
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Pekasams of the North
Join us as we indulged in our fascination with stinky delicacies by tasting seven different types of pekasam from the northern state of Kedah. ”
Sardine Roll
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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