Ways to Enjoy Cencalok

by Honey Ahmad, on Wed, August 18, 2010 - 11:23:42 AM
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When I started eating cencalok, I guess I never really got the good stuff. Most of the time they are watery, a little too 'off' for me and I felt did not add anything much to what I was eating. I discovered it's because they weren't the 100% gragao stuff. Make no mistake folks, great cencaluk is only GRAGAO prawns some rice and a little salt fermented in a cool clay pot. It has to be at least 2 weeks fermentation or else you would get (and this has happened to me before) the great exploding…  More »

Gula Melaka Desserts

by Alexa P., on Thu, June 24, 2010 - 1:03:41 AM
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image The rich dark golden liquid that is Gula Melaka is a popular sweetener in most parts of South East Asia. While it's hard to work with (as in you literally have to pound the huge chunks with a mortar and pestle) we couldn’t fathom a world without it. We love it for its molasses like qualities and the additional sweetness it brings to our favourite desserts.

Onde-Onde

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Get your Chicken Rice on!

by Aurora J., on Thu, May 20, 2010 - 7:39:00 PM
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Chicken. Rice. Overload. While I tried to space out my scouting extravaganza for the best chicken rice, my plan didn’t quite pan out very well. Squeezing in five chicken rice lunches in one week was, by far, not a good idea. But I did it without any hiccups (pun intended). Now I know what some of you might be thinking chicken rice is chicken rice is chicken rice! There are in fact a few factors which determine a good serving of chicken rice. Here's my favourite 5 Chinese Chicken…  More »

Street Grub

by Aurora J., on Tue, April 13, 2010 - 8:50:25 PM
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What could be more awesome than a weekend of grazing in and around Klang Valley? For all you foodies out there, here is a rundown of the top five street treats to sink your teeth into on a “do nothing” weekend. Our only sadness is that we can't include more...

Curry Puffs, Jalan Telawi, Bangsar
Fat little karipaps holding delicious fillings for you to sink your…  More »

A-laksa Hunting in Penang

by Li Ann, on Wed, March 31, 2010 - 1:57:10 AM
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Assam laksa is a quintessentially Penang dish which is a Malaysian must have amongst locals and tourists alike. As one of the state’s most regaled dishes, Penang’s version is unlike other laksas you will find anywhere else in the world. The perfect bowl combines all elements of sweet, sour, spicy and salty, creating a beautiful assault of the senses on your palate. Thanks to the tang of asam jawa juice, it’s not too heavy a dish which allows space in your tummy for other goodies.…  More »

Places to Enjoy Sambal Belacan

by Honey Ahmad, on Wed, January 27, 2010 - 9:47:45 PM
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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 »

Favourite Dishes of Malaysia’s Five Former Prime Ministers

by Adly, on Thu, August 27, 2009 - 10:55:11 PM
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On 31st August 2009, Malaysia will celebrate its 52nd Independence Day. Since Malaysia has 5 former Prime Ministers who helmed the country since 1957, we couldn't resist releasing this short article about the Favourite Dishes of Malaysia's Five Former Prime Ministers. To all Malaysians around the world... MERDEKA! MERDEKA! MERDEKA! and have a great Merdeka weekend ahead.

1. TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN PUTRA AL-HAJ
31st August 1957 - 22nd September 1970

“The…  More »

Cool Food Gadgets

by Ebee, on Mon, June 22, 2009 - 8:30:29 AM
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Just like any creative muse, food is an inspiring aspect for many people, leading them to create useful and efficient gadgets that are beautifully designed as well! Let’s see what food has done to inspire designers in making the eating (and drinking) experience even cooler!

#1: Pizza Scissors
We know that cutting the 'perfect' pizza slice has always been a difficult thing to do, but now you can get that perfect piece every time with these giant pizza scissors!…  More »

Fancy a Cup of Tea?

by Keeta B., on Thu, May 28, 2009 - 4:39:45 PM
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This tradition seems to bear its beginnings from a woman named Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, who used to get hungry in between breakfast and dinner, and would get her servants to smuggle in biscuits, cake and sandwiches for her to enjoy with a pot of tea. Scared of being ridiculed at first due to her 'unconventional eating habits' (remember, this was in the 1800's!) Anna would invite her girlfriends over for 'Tea and a walking the fields' in the privacy of her home.

Her…  More »

Brunch Fry-Ups

by Keeta B., on Tue, April 21, 2009 - 11:43:13 AM
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The Posh Nosh – RM 25 and above

Jarrod & Rawlins
If you're craving 'non-halal', sinfully satisfying fried bacon, sausages and eggs, this is definitely the place to go for breakfast that will have you loosening your belt buckle. Available on weekends, the J & R's Special Fried Breakfast set consists of two eggs, two sausages, bacon, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, baked beans, fried bread, coffee and juice. Oh and I know we mentioned the fried bread, but…  More »

Things to Look for in a Great Cup of Coffee

by Keeta B., on Wed, March 18, 2009 - 10:00:13 AM
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Think all coffees are created equal? Think again. It has taken mankind many, many years to perfect the highly-regarded cup of coffee, once a humble bean that has now morphed into a multi-billion dollar industry. With so many coffee shops boasting various types of coffee, how do we know which are the best ones?

You might not be an aficionado but knowing what to expect from a good cup of coffee will certainly enhance your coffee experience. Here are 5 of our favourite tips…  More »

Spontaneous Oscar Get-together

by Honey Ahmad, on Thu, February 19, 2009 - 10:25:30 AM
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We know it’s always on Sunday night in the US so this means you will be watching the repeats on Monday night but what a good excuse to meet up! It might stave away those Monday blues just thinking about having a few friends over, eat good junk food and look at dresses and hear teary acceptance speeches.

Here’s 5 Favourite Snacks that you can munch on while watching the Oscars. *Oscars is on the 22nd of February night in US so this will be for a Monday night 23rd February…  More »

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