Kueh Pie Tee is a popular peranakan appetizer. Crispy shells are filled with a sweet mix of turnip or jicama and variety of vegetables, all thinly sliced or grated, topped with prawns and sambal chilli. Part of the fun in eating it is assembling them with together with family and friends around a table. For […]
Black Glutinous Rice Porridge (Bubor Pulut Hitam)
Ingredients 1 cup black glutinous rice 5 cups water ½ cup gula melaka 100 ml coconut milk 2 slices ginger 2 pandan leaves Serves 4 1. Soak rice overnight. 2. Boil rice with pandan leaves, stirring often, till soft. 3. Stir in gula melaka. 4. Add coconut milk till heated. Serves in bowls. Top with […]
A Dog’s Last Will & Testament
Before humans die, they write their last will and testament, give their home and all they have to those they leave behind. If, with my paws, I could do the same, this is what I’d ask…. To a poor and lonely stray, I’d give my happy home; my bowl and cozy bed, soft pillow and […]
Sayor Lodeh
This is a Malay vegetable curry dish. You can substitute any of the vegetables. Those without a high water content works best. Traditionally, it is served over longtong/ketupat (rice cakes). A link to Ridha’s recipe is included below. To save time, I use adabi brand “Ketupat”, which tastes good and smells authentic. Ingredients Curry Paste […]
Vegetarian Bee Hoon
Vegetarian Bee Hoon sold in Singapore are sometimes served with some gravy poured over it. Here I used the liquid from the mushrooms to create a slightly moist bee hoon. I also added some leftover roast chicken slices. Pork can also be used for a non-vegetarian version. 200 g / 1 bushel bee hoon, pre-soaked to […]
Spicy Nuts
½ lb / 220 g almonds ½ lb / 220 g cashews ¼ cup white sugar 1½ tsp kosher salt 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tbsp water 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup 1 tsp oil Toast nuts at 350 F (175 C) till golden brown, about 10 minutes. Watch closely as they burn […]
Curry Puffs
1 large packet flaky or puff pastry (~450 g or 14 oz) 2 tbsp oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 slices fresh ginger, very finely chopped 2 tbsp curry powder 250 g (8 oz) minced meat or sardines 1 ripe tomato, chopped 1 potato, boiled and finely diced salt Makes 24 Heat oil and […]