Chinese New Year is not officially over yet. We celebrate it for 15 days, until the 15th day of the lunar calender. So I am still entertaining my guests. Not that I have a lot of guests, though. Last week, we invited the neighbours – not many, only a few, over for some dinner …
Chinese New Year Fare: Pineapple Jam Tart
Pineapple Jam Tart is a popular tart enjoyed by all Malaysians. It is made of real pineapple jam, ie, jam that is full of the fruit. The jam, the recipe that was posted earlier, is an authentic jam packed full of only pineapples and nothing else. It is originally a Malay speciality but it is …
Pineapple Jam – for Making Pineapple Tart
This jam is ideal for making Pineapple Jam Tart, a favourite tart in Malaysia. This is not so suitable for spreading as it is quite dry. But it tastes good. I will share the recipe for the Pineapple Tart tomorrow (or so) Quick Info Makes: 1 ½ jar Cost: …
Chinese New Year Fare: Kuih Bangkit
Kuih Bankit Kuih Bangkit is a traditional Nyonya biscuit or cookies. It is made from Tapioca flour. Some people use arrow root flour as well. Coming from not so well-to do background, we used only tapioca flour as arrowroot flour is more expensive. Kuih is a collective noun for cakes or puddings or snacks. …
Chinese New Year Fare: Boxing Chicken
C Boxing Chicken Boxing Day is long gone. And Chinese New Year is around the corner. Boxing Chicken is not exactly a Nyonya recipe, but it has been around for ages. It was very popular in the 70’s and 80’s, and then it was not seen again for a long time. I suppose the …
Chinese New Year Fare: Kiam Chye Ark- Duck with Chinese Pickled Mustard Greens Soup
Kiam Chye Ark Update: I have made a video on this. Please click on the link to watch now it is made. Chinese New Year is coming, so I though it would be a timely to share a recipe which my family will be having during New Year’s day. This is a very traditional …