coconut milk Archives

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023

Sauropus androgynus, Cangkuk Manis, Katuk, Amame shiba (アマメシバ), 马尼菜, sayur manis, Lakian chai masak lemak

My days of growing up in Kuching, Sarawak I only ever known cangkuk manis or mani chai cooked 3 ways. In Pan Mee soup, fry with eggs and masak lemak like this. I have seen people adding to BiHoon goreng (fry vermicelli) etc but that’s individual prerogative I believe, not traditional but I can stand … Continue reading Sauropus androgynus, Cangkuk Manis, Katuk, Amame shiba (アマメシバ), 马尼菜, sayur manis, Lakian chai masak lemak

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

Serunding Daging (Spiced Beef Floss)

On my last trip back to Devon, where I lived for close to a decade originally, a long time close friend gave me 2 huge lump of beef. A beef rump which I have portioned into steaks, cooked SousVide and a topside which I have been pondering what to cook with it. I have now … Continue reading Serunding Daging (Spiced Beef Floss)

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021

Chicken Katsu Curry

Those who know me well know that I do NOT like Katsu curry at all. However my boy loves it as he is not a spicy fan. He doesn’t mind Katsu styled curry though as the ‘heat’ is all right for him. Recently he has been buying Katsu ready meals as mummy has been poorly. … Continue reading Chicken Katsu Curry

September 10, 2020May 9, 2023

Kueh Talam Pandan -Signatory mine

So I am into making talam at the moment. Making and doing research and I felt like I have been to mathematics class last couple of weeks and back. kekekekekeke Luckily I have enough guinea pigs and even the British neighbours have been promoted to try though it is very far and few that you … Continue reading Kueh Talam Pandan -Signatory mine

August 26, 2020April 11, 2021

Beef Rendang + cheat lemang

Beef rendang is one of the most well known of Malaysian dishes. It is as synonymous to Malaysian cuisine as nasi lemak. We, the Malaysian have adopted and embraced this dish from our neighbour Indonesia and made it our own. Living in the UK we will never make as nice a beef rendang or nasi … Continue reading Beef Rendang + cheat lemang

July 12, 2020May 9, 2023

Kuih Bingka Beras (肥豬肉)

It has been a very long time since I last wrote on my blog. Today I decided it is time I start again after being unwell. I chose to post this old Nonya kuih – Bingka Beras. This seem to be a forgotten Nonya Kuih which I love with all my heart. As a young … Continue reading Kuih Bingka Beras (肥豬肉)

March 15, 2020May 9, 2023

Pulut Tai Tai – Special

Pulut Tai Tai with gula malacca kaya (gift from a friend) Pulut Tai Tai according to Wikipedia – Pulot Tartal is Malacca-based dish where white coconut milk sauce is served with glutinous rice (pulut) I have always been a bit of a rebel deep down. Hence a green coloured Pulut Tai Tai 😀 I am steamed my glutinous rice the … Continue reading Pulut Tai Tai – Special

February 18, 2020May 9, 2023

Beehive Cookies

Beehive cookies or Honeycomb cookies or Phang Siew Kueh or Kuih Rose is normally eaten and served to visitors during Chinese New Year. It can be a bit difficult to make until you get the oil at the right temperature, the mould at the right temperature or else you will have trouble. However once you … Continue reading Beehive Cookies

March 25, 2019October 15, 2020

Sarawak Laksa

Sarawak Laksa – a dish I cook a few times a year when I feel the urge and when I really, really miss the taste and when I feel a bit hardworking. I always ended up slurping a big bowl of the broth though. I am quite particular when cooking Sarawak Laksa. I will buy … Continue reading Sarawak Laksa

January 3, 2019May 9, 2023

Mango Sticky Rice with coconut sauce – Special

I have been thinking of making this for ages in fact years. I wanted to make mango sticky rice pudding but with a twist. So as to confuse the senses. Look like Kueh Seri Muka, but is coconut sweet with a coconut sauce aka Thai Mango Sticky Rice Dessert (Khao Niaow Ma Muang) The colouring … Continue reading Mango Sticky Rice with coconut sauce – Special