If you've got some leftover rice sitting around the house this is a great tasty way to use it up. This is simple to whip up and is a satisfying and filling meal.
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by Alexa P., on Tue, February 21, 2012
Western
"Porcine and divine..."
If you’re familiar with the story of the Three Little Pigs you’ll know that when he arrived at the house made of bricks the story went something like this: “Let me in, let me in,” cried the wolf. “Or I’ll huff and I’ll puff till I blow your house in!” “Not by the hair of my chinny chin chin,” said the three little pigs. So he huffed and puffed and huffed and puffed but couldn’t blow the third pig’s house down. And the pigs lived happily ever after.
At Hoofed however, though it’s made of bricks and even has a dome ceiling made of bricks, the wolf must have found a way in because this is one porkified menu. Pigs here are served up on a wooden board for dinner. It is also a chilled out spot that is a great place to kick back with friends and indulge in a great meal.
"We wanted to create something with a neighbourhood feel that serves good food and wine and we wanted to focus mainly on pork because there aren't many restaurants that have an almost full pork menu. We have a whole theme surrounding it with the decor including pictures of pigs," says Ernest Ong, one of the owners of Hoofed. "We chose this area because we run Tom, Dick and Harry's downstairs which is a pub concept and it was convenient to use the second floor for something else."
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by The Charlie, on Thu, February 16, 2012
Malay
"Memang power!"
As evidenced by last year's Favourite 50 list, we here at FriedChillies really love our simple fried fish and white rice. We don't need much else, maybe a dip or a sauce, a stray vegetable or two. For a while, the world is at peace and life looks just that little bit better. Now there's a boisterous little stall in a quiet food court that's feeding our love for this humble fare, and it packs a pretty powerful punch.
Bawal Power has been operating in the Kota Damansara food court for about four years now. Opened up by passionate foodie friends including Emri Shamreza and Bob Kuman (they're famous entertainers too!), it has since expanded to Uptown Damansara and Ampang Jaya. So why Bawal Power? Because their main dish is nasi bawal, a well-known Penang dish consisting of a plate of hot white rice and deliciously crispy-fluffy pomfret. These friends realized that no one in the Klang Valley was really selling their favourite meal and decided to start a business to bring nasi bawal to us lucky KL-ites.
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This is a wonderfully fresh and spicy dish that goes so well with biryani rice. The curry powder adds a lovely hint of heat to the sweet pineapple. Make some for lunch and your guests will be clamouring for more.
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I know my usual hangouts to take the missus for a lovely night out, but in an interesting conversation with a couple of friends recently, I was intrigued to find out where some of our most loved food bloggers go to get some spice for a little romance. A couple of phone calls and emails later, here is a list of interesting places other people go to,…
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Ayam Masak Merah is so easy to make that it has become a popular dish to cook among Malaysian students overseas. Yummy and tangy, this popular homesick remedy is simple and can be made with minimal fuss.
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In such a buzzing city, privacy sometimes is at a premium. There are restaurants that wow you with décor and flamboyant gestures of love and there are those that allow you to get to know each other. Where the music is not too loud, service is prompt but respectful. You can hold hands and feel like the only people in the world. We find that Bangsar…
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Ah... romantic restaurants, the one most googled not only near Valentine's but pretty much anytime of the year. Last year we gave you
KL's Most Romantic Restaurants and it was so popular we had to come out with a…
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by The Charlie, on Thu, February 02, 2012
Chinese
"Eyes and cheeks are the best bit..."
Artfully tucked into an alley, Big Tree Lin Kee is not the easiest place to find. Right after you drive past the turn-off into Jalan Waras 3, you’ll see a big yellow sign written in Chinese with a big arrow pointing right into the alley. Follow it up the road and pray hard for an empty parking spot. Then grab a seat and get ready for one of the best steamed fish you’ll ever have in the Klang Valley. Big Tree Lin Kee have been around for about 7 years. Named after the matriarch of the family, Lin, their steamed haruan fish heads are the major star attraction here. Haruan has wonderfully smooth and soft flesh characteristic of river fish. It’s also relatively cheap and good for you, as it’s a popular pantang and post-op meal option.
The most popular ways to have it here are either with the brown fermented bean sauce (cheong cheng) or with minced ginger. We ordered both, along with a whole host of other dishes.
The soup arrived first, a deliciously herby watercress soup. Red dates or jujube fruit gave it textural interest, while the chunks of pork give the soup its body. The stir-fried kangkung belacan here is one of the best we’ve had – fresh, crunchy, with just the right amount of kick from the belacan and the chillies. The stir-fried sweet potato leaves were also fresh, if not a touch bland. The tofu was a quick favourite as its crunchy-on-the-outside-smooth-on-the-inside texture won us over with subtle hints of seafood and vegetables studded into the tofu.
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So, romantic restaurants in Subang Jaya? Is it a myth or can you really find some cosy up, dim lighted, slow music, great service, fantastic parking, late closing and no kids restaurant to work that mojo of yours? Here are 5 places that will save your life when you come back home suddenly remembering that its your anniversary today or her birthday and…
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Valentine's Day is around the corner and you're stump. Finding
the place for your celebratory dinner can be quite a task especially when you and your better half spend most nights in and rarely venture out for dinner. Don't fret, we got your back. Check out our list of cosy and romantic restaurants scattered around PJ. Take your pick and make…
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Sometimes a no fuss one-dish pasta is just the ticket for a romantic dinner for two.
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We are avid believers that the stomach is a sensuous organ. Fill it right and the rest will follow. Cooking for someone you love is a wonderful thing. In one grand gesture, you can lay your cards down, find out where you stand and have an excuse to gaze into your paramour’s eyes.
For Valentine’s people most often associate romantic…
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For a romantic dinner sizzle up chicken thighs dressed up in bacon for extra succulence.
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Sex up a fish filet with the scent of the Mediterranean with fresh lemons and olives for a romantic afternoon lunch.
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