This post is a step-by-step guide to making Malaysian satay paired with the flavorful peanut sauce. But first, have you ever tried satay? If you’re from Malaysia or Singapore, I’m pretty sure you have! And of course, Kajang Satay is one of the most famous ones. Whenever we have guests from overseas, bringing them to …
Malaysian-style chicken rendang is a dish that’s rich, aromatic, and deeply comforting. Originally from Minangkabau, Indonesia, rendang has long crossed borders and hearts, becoming a beloved part of Malaysian cuisine. Over the years, it has evolved to suit local tastes. Unlike the traditional Indonesian version that’s cooked until completely dry, Malaysian chicken rendang is creamier …
Nasi Lemak (椰漿飯) is Malaysia’s ultimate breakfast (and lunch!) staple. Fragrant coconut milk rice served with spicy sambal, crispy anchovies, and crunchy peanuts, all beautifully wrapped in banana leaves. It’s a dish you can find in almost every Malay and Mamak eatery, and one that locals never get tired of! When we ran our restaurant, …
Kam Heong sauce is a flavorful Malaysian-Chinese creation, made with dried shrimp, curry leaves, chilies, and a touch of classic Chinese seasonings. Its rich, aromatic blend of spices brings together the best of Chinese and Malay culinary traditions, turning even the simplest ingredients into something memorable. In this article, I’ll share five Kam Heong recipes, …
This is part of a series of articles focusing on how to make various sauces. In this article, I’ll begin with a well-known Malaysian Chinese sauce called Kam Heong sauce, also known as Golden Fragrance Sauce (甘香酱). This sauce is especially popular among the Chinese in Malaysia, and it’s commonly used in dishes such as …
This chicken chop recipe is based on the one we serve at our restaurant, but it has been simplified for easy home cooking. It’s a Malaysian-Western fusion at its finest, and once you try it, you’ll see why it’s such a hit. It is partially Western in style, as it is grilled, but it also …
Ipoh shredded chicken noodles (怡保河粉/Ipoh Hor Fun) are soup noodles served with an exotic broth prepared from chicken bones and shrimp shells. The rich broth has an incredibly savory flavor and tantalizing aroma. It has a signature look with a vivid layer of reddish shrimp oil floating on top. What is Ipoh shredded chicken …
Have you ever tried belacan? Belacan is a common ingredient in Malaysian food and Asian cooking. It is the main ingredient for this flavorful belacan fried chicken. The chicken is marinated in toasted belacan (fermented shrimp paste) and a blend of hard-to-resist Malaysian spices. It is then fried until crispy, making it ideal for serving …
Chicken Pongteh (Ayam Pongteh) is a delicious Nyonya dish. It is a potato stew with chicken thighs, fermented bean sauce (taucu), and Thai palm sugar. The dish’s origin dates back to the Peranakan community, descendants of Chinese and Malay intermarriages. Initially, the dish was made with pig trotters (babi pongteh) or pork ribs, but it …
Rendang Tok is the famous beef rendang that originated in Perak, where I spent most of my childhood before leaving for college. It is dry rendang, believed to have been created by the royal cooks, who had the luxury to access different spices that were out of the reach of the ordinary people in the …