Hakka Yong Tau Foo (客家酿豆腐)

INTRODUCTION

There are many ways of serving Yong Tau Foo . In Singapore, it is very common that Yong Tau Foo was served in a soupy form together with the noodles. Some sweet sauce was used as a dip. In

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Cheesy Pizza Buns (比萨餐包)

INTRODUCTION

I am unsure if this product is still available in Pizza Hut.. There is one pizza being sold by the restaurant  of which the crust was stuffed with lot of cheeses and that is how I get the inspiration

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Mango Salad Appetizer or Kerabu Mangga (酸辣芒果开胃菜) 2
Mango Salad Appetizer or Kerabu Mangga (酸辣芒果开胃菜)

INTRODUCTION

Kerabu basically means salad in Malay.. Some fruits, vegetables or meats are mixed with a concoction of herbs and spices, tossed and served as an appetizer or salad.. It is very appetizing well liked by many families..

Though this

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Penyaram, Pinjaram or Kue Cucur Gula Merah (UFO Kuih, Mexican Hats)

INTRODUCTION

This is a niche recipe, basically it is a recipe that is well liked by East Malaysians and Indonesians. In fact, some tourist bought this kuih as a souvenir when the visited Sarawak.

Apparently, there are a number of

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Taiwanese Pineapple Cake (台式凤梨酥)

INTRODUCTION

During my ex-job, I have my fair share of tasting many brands of Taiwanese Pineapple Cakes.. My Taiwanese clients, staffs, colleagues and bosses used to give us this rather uniquely Taiwanese gift to us.. 

In my humble opinion, it

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Lye Water Dumpling, Alkaline Dumpling, Kansui Dumpling (碱水粽) 35
Lye Water Dumpling, Alkaline Dumpling, Kansui Dumpling (碱水粽)

INTRODUCTION

As per Wikipedia, Kee Chang (碱粽)or lye dumpling or alkaline water dumpling are:

“Jianshui zong (碱水粽): Meaning “alkaline water zong,” these are typically eaten as a dessert item rather than as part of the main meal. The glutinous rice

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Stove Top Pizza or Skillet Pizza (煎锅比萨饼) 29
Stove Top Pizza or Skillet Pizza (煎锅比萨饼)

 

INTRODUCTION

When I saw this video in Facebook from www.chefstoolbox.com above stove top pizza, I immediately have the urge to try preparing it. …It looks extremely easy and tasty and if you are interested to view the video in full,

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Homemade Salted Eggs (家居咸蛋) 32
Homemade Salted Eggs (家居咸蛋)

UPDATED POST ON 18-4-2016

One Facebook friend – Ms. Indrawati Lin asked me to try a quicker 8 hour method (however I used one day instead as I forget to check at 8 hour mark how is the yolk condition)

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Otak Is Not The Name, It Must Be Otak-Otak (鱼肉乌达) 30
Otak Is Not The Name, It Must Be Otak-Otak (鱼肉乌达)

INTRODUCTION

Otak otak or spiced fish cake is not a common item in Sarawak when I was young and therefore, I am not very familiar with this fish cake. After settling down in Singapore,  I have more exposure of this

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Chinese Peanut Candy (花生糖, 花生条) 43
Chinese Peanut Candy (花生糖, 花生条)

INTRODUCTION

I should be rather familiar with this candy as I was told that this is one of the candies that my late father used to sell.. However, I have no recollection how he did this candy.. Probably, then I

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