Hokkien Noodle (Chinese Spaghetti) – 福建面

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Hokkien noodle varies from North to South of Malaysia while Singapore also has their own version. Where I come from, we like the extra thick egg noodle Hokkien mee in very dark sauce. Since there is no way to get … Continue reading

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Crab with Salted Egg York Sauce (咸蛋螃蟹)

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There are many types of crab in Asia, mainly we like the mud crabs (big claws) more than the others. Every time I am home, crab is in the list of must eat and the popular way of cooking it … Continue reading

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Asparagus and Samphire Salad

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Went to London two weeks ago, discovered two restaurant that I would definitely return to. The Corner Room is a little gem hidden in East London, very affordable menu. I like the cosiness of the unpretentious decor. Nopi by the … Continue reading

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Baked Mackerel with home made chili tomato paste

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Mackerel has become our current favourite fish. We don’t get this fish in Malaysia but we get the cousin Ikan Kembung (Indian mackerel) which is smaller and has a lot of bones. I have been thinking of making many dishes … Continue reading

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Pan Fried Salmon with Red Pepper and Walnut Salsa

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This recipe is also derived from the Ottolenghi cookbook, I have replaced hazelnut with walnut, oven-bake salmon with just pan frying it, and lime instead of lemon. We did not have lemon at the time of cooking thus replaced it with … Continue reading

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Seafood, Fennel and Lime Salad

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I was given the Ottolenghi cookbook as Christmas present. I think somebody secretly wishes that I make more Ottolenghi style meal. I am not really a follow the recipe person in general but the Ottolenghi salads are something new that … Continue reading

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Beef Stew (with stout/wheat beer)

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Since I came back from Malaysia, the only non Asian dish that I crave to have is beef stew.    This is nothing new to Willem but he never made it for me probably due to the lack of complexity … Continue reading

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