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The Art of Laksa Johor

I learnt how to make laksa Johor from a friend of mine named Mariam. She’s of course from Johor. We used to exchange dishes for buka puasa (break of fast) during Ramadhan. Ah... the art of exchanging dishes for puasa. I wonder if people still do that. I used to have a neighbour from Terengganu and would trade a rendang tok for her nasi dagang. That’s how you get to have a great spread for your family for buka.

Now I don’t think people do it as much and it is yet another…  More »

The Wonderful World of Laksa

Writing this article has been a bit of a revelation. I've discovered that though most Malaysians absolutely love laksa in all forms and tastes, many actually do not know what goes into their bowl (me included).

Indeed, this is one dish that almost every nook of Malaysia has its own version. Essentially in a broad sense laksa are noodles in a spicy-savoury broth. And this ranges from very fishy to santan-rich. So to start off our laksa month, here's a brief guide to all the…  More »

Memorable Recipes for Malay Occasions: Marina Mustafa

For someone who cooks as much as I do, cookbooks are necessity. I tend to flip through for inspiration and sometimes just for a good read. The best cookbooks are the ones where the recipe tells a bit of a story, it gives us an insight into the author’s life, their cooking rituals, and the specialty dishes that come out of their kitchen.

This is why I found this book particularly endearing. Marina Mustafa chose to pen down her family’s recipes passed down from generations.…  More »

Dances with Belacan

Belacan is so synonymous and indispensable to Malaysians, it has drawn praises to the highest heavens and silent curses from those unaccustomed to its stinky aroma. Despite the love-hate relationship, one cannot imagine how empty life would be without perennial favourites like sambal belacan, kangkung belacan, nasi goreng belacan, fried belacan chicken and a myriad more. However have you ever wondered what goes into making this Malaysian favourite must have?

According to…  More »

Love Potions and Sexy Shooters

Double, double, toil and trouble…Fire burn, and cauldron bubble!

Okay so maybe in our modern day world potions aren’t quite stirred in a cauldron with a witch in a pointy black hat hovering as it boils…but it can be a bit amusing to mix up a concoction with your loved one…an aphrodisiacal drink of sorts. So forget that sex therapist and stir up one of these instead…no cauldron required!

Love Potion Tea

This isn’t an aphrodisiac…  More »

Chocolate Treatments @ Dewi Sri Spa

This is a great way to indulge in this delicious smooth dark delicacy without packing on the pounds. Cocoa naturally softens the skin and the antioxidant properties could prevent free radicals from damaging the skin’s elastin, collagen, and other protein. So apart from smelling deliciously good it does the body good!

When I arrived at the spa I waited in the Jamu Lounge for my room to be prepared while I sipped on iced lemongrass tea. A sip of this immediately put me at…  More »

Deathly Delicious Desserts for your Dearest

There are desserts and then there are DESSERTS, the kind that makes you sink back in your chair with relish. There are those that are so good, it borders on the ridiculous- you won't even notice if a bus is hurtling down towards you (not that you would be eating dessert in the middle of the street anyway). Desserts that bring forth words like, "if I die now at least I've had it," or "I can die happy now" or one of my favourites from a mate of mine, "kill me now, this is so sedap".…  More »

Going Quackers

For this year's Chinese New Year we thought, why not roast a duck? Easier said indeed. Questions of "eh do you know a good duck recipe?" Are met with blank stares. Oh many people know of other people who cook it well- "my mother makes the most fabulous braised duck," said one. "I have a friend who lives in Singapore and there's this thing he does with duck..." there's a smacking of lips. "Eh... why bother, just go to Canton Fare/ Paramount Garden/ DU and order it la..."

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Chilliholics! Rise up!

Hi, my name is Li Ann and I’m a die-hard chilliholic… If there was a Chilliholic Annonymous support group in KL, you can bet that I would be the first member! Only thing is, I’ve no intention of giving up on this lethal addiction, unless my stomach lining begs to differ. Seriously, the humble chilly is such an integral part of Malaysian cuisine, transcending all racial and cultural barriers. Malays, Chinese, Indians, Eurasians, Peranakans, Sikhs, Ibans and other Malaysian cultures…  More »

Places to Enjoy Sambal Belacan

Fancy some sambal belacan but just can't be bothered to make any? Well there are plenty of eateries out there with great sambal belacan. However, shop sambal belacan is a little different than homemade of course. And sometimes it doesn't have too be mind-blowingly hot. Top 3 requirements for great eatery sambal belacan is 1) Must complement the dishes there. 2) Must be tasty... we don't like places that do hot for heat sake, needs to make sense to the tastebuds. 3) Must have kick!More »

Sambal Belacan Extravaganza

What makes a great sambal belacan? Some say its the way you pound, not with hard punchy strokes but rather a grinding motion. Hence a lesung batu is essential. Some say its the quality of the belacan and to be sure you can't achieve great sambal belacan without the key ingredients being good. And you have to dry-fry the belacan first or else don't bother. Yet, the quality of the chillies are important too. The straight, shinny ones you get in the supermarkets are too hard to grind…  More »

My Amah’s Sambal Udang Petai

I have an unusual relationship with my Amah (grandma). To start off with she's my step-grandma, and since I lived abroad for 16 years while growing up I never really got close to her. Distance contributed to the fact that my current relationship with Amah is awkward at best. We do the usual greetings and goodbyes at family gatherings but never really talk. And it has been like this for the past 27 years until I recently took an interest in her cooking and recipes.

Amah has…  More »

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