Penang Hokkien Mee (Prawn Noodle Soup)
The Penang version has sambal chilli added to the soup that gives it a hot and spicy look & taste.
Laksa yum!
My favourite is the Singapore laksa variety. It's unique and tastes so delicious. The key ingredient that makes the difference is the use of laksa leaf - daun kesum or Vietnamese coriander.
Crispy Honey Chicken
We love that super crispy coating, the tender chicken within and that delicious honey sauce. It's a perfect combination.
Fried Glutinous Rice with Steamed Prawns
Fried Glutinous Rice with Steamed Prawns is a dish featured in a TVB food programme. The restaurant chef explained that this dish is traditionally made with crabs but he uses prawns instead as it produced a better result - in that the glutinous rice is not mushy.
Rice Porridge (Jook) with Squid & Peanut (魷魚花生粥)
The basic jook is made with rice boiled with chicken stock and simmered for at least an hour to achieve a smooth texture.
Char Siew Ribs (Slow Cook, then Air-fry)
Char Siew Ribs is my attempt at combining slow cooking and air frying techniques. The result is super tender pork ribs with the grilled taste of char siew topped with yummy char siew sauce.
Reunion Poon Choi (盆菜)
Poon Choi is a one pot dish filled to the brim with layers and layers of premium seafood and meats simmered in a thick tasty sauce. This dish is usually served at reunion dinner
Lo Bak Ko for Lunar New Year (萝卜糕) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
During Chinese New Year, the humble radish cake is greatly enhanced to an upmarket, luxury version with addition of loads of dried scallop, dried prawn, Chinese sausage, mushroom, xo sauce, etc.
Raw Fish Salad aka Lo Hei Yue Sang (捞起魚生) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It is a popular Chinese practice in Singapore & Malaysia to toss raw fish salad during Chinese New Year. The tossing of the raw fish salad is called "lo hei" in Cantonese, meaning tossing up good fortune.
Swiss Roll
Swiss Roll is a popular old time treat all over the world. It is basically a rolled up sponge cake filled with jam.
Steamed Pork Rib in Black Bean Sauce (豉汁蒸排骨)
It is an easy dish to prepare. Here are 3 tips to ensure a fragrant and flavoursome outcome.
Air-fried Lor Bak (Pork Roll in Beancurd Skin) (卤肉)
The pork filling is flavoursome and the beancurd skin is so crispy.
Appam (Rice & Coconut Pancake)
I have been researching for a suitable recipe and was lucky to have my best friend share her mum's basic recipe with me.
Fried Pork Mince with Thai Basil
It is a popular dish in Thailand (called Pad Krapow) and is often served with deep fried eggs.
Durian Pudding
However if you have a slightly imperfect durian in terms of sweetness or texture, it is worthwhile using it to make a pudding. Durian pudding is creamy and sweet and full of durian flavour.
Char Siew Sou (BBQ Pork Puff) (叉燒酥)
I love the texture and flavour of juicy, tasty char siew wrapped in a flaky pastry. This little parcel really touches my heart (點心), haha!
How to Make the Perfect Congee (Jook) (粥)
Rice congee (rice porridge) is comfort food to the Chinese. It is often made (lovingly) by a mother for a sick child.