Bak Chang or Zongzi is made during the Dragon Boat Festival. I have a family recipe that I have been using and love the taste. I am now trying out a new Nyonya Bak Chang recipe which has blue pea flower coloured rice and there is coconut milk as well. This recipe is also tasty, and …
I hosted a Malaysian Hainanese Chicken Rice Dinner last week. It went well. The guests enjoyed the food and the company. This time there are 6 guests as I have the carpet changed to wooden floor and moved the display cupboards around and has more space. So now instead of 4 seats, the table can …
After making the elderberry chutney, I am itching to make another chutney. I look around the internet and am intrigued by ‘damson’. I am not sure what it is, and later I find out that it is a small plum. When I attend the carers evening, one of the ladies has a damson tree …
As it is now autumn and autumnal fruits are in abundance, it is the usual time to make jam. However, I for one have difficulty in keeping my weight down. This is a perpetual challenge. As this is my new adopted home, I am still game for new things. Since I have done jam, now I …
Whatever You Have Tomato/Pasta Sauce As the Lunar new year is a fortnight away, I have been slowly clearing out my larder and other nooks and crannies that I stashed my dry and canned food. This is a good time to do this.The Chinese believe that we should clear out our house of rubbish so …
Char Siew , or char Sio, is a much loved meat. There is Char Siew Pork and Chicken as well. Char Siew pork is one of the main ingredient in Wanton Noodles. Char Siew can be readily bought in Chinese Restaurants and stores. I used to get Lee Kam Kee’s Char Siew Sauce for my …
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: …
Blackberry Jam. 19/8/2013 Today I went to collect my books and I happened to park next to blackberry bush. It was full of luscious fruits, so I decided to pick them. I managed to get about …
Garlic Crisps and Garlic Oil Serves: Difficulty: easy Cost: £ Makes ½ cup (approx) Garlic Crisps and oil is one of the most important ingredients in a Penang Nyonya Kitchen ( Mine, at least). Garlic Oil is used to flavour soups, steamed fish, porridge, meat and savoury cakes. Shallot crisps and Shallot oil is made …
