Recipes — Gluten-Free

Sago Gula Melaka (Tapioca Pearl Pudding with Coconut Palm Sugar)

Sep 23, 2019 Samantha Tan

Comments 65 Tags Asian, Coconut, Dessert, Gluten-Free, Malaysian, Palm Sugar, Pandan, Recipes, Vegan

Sago Gula Melaka (Tapioca Pearl Pudding with Coconut Palm Sugar)

A cold, tropical fusion between creme caramel, a bouncy jello and sticky rice pudding, this decadent yet refreshing Malaysian dessert combines the spongy spring of moulded sago pearls with the richness of coconut milk and the fragrant sweetness of palm sugar (gula melaka). Vegan and gluten-free to boot!

Malaysian Beef Rendang

Jun 25, 2019 Samantha Tan

Comments 83 Tags Beef, Coconut, Curry, Gluten-Free, Malaysian, Meat, Rendang

A version of this recipe was originally posted on my old blog in 2009. Rendang, when made well, can be a simply luscious experience. This most traditional and delectable of Malay dishes essentially consists of melt-in-the-mouth beef chunks, slow-cooked in rich coconut cream and freshly ground Asian spices until it is tender, moist and bursting with a complex blend of mouthwatering flavors. It isn't the simplest or fastest dish to cook up, but trust me- the delicious end result is well worth it. The secret to the beautiful taste lies in the kerisik- toasted grated coconut pounded to an...

Ayam Goreng Berempah (Malaysian Spiced Fried Chicken)

Oct 30, 2017 Samantha Tan

Comments 122 Tags Chicken, Gluten-Free, Malaysian, Meat, Recipes

Ayam Goreng Berempah (Malaysian Spiced Fried Chicken)

Malaysian Spiced Fried Chicken - Delectably crunchy and bursting with the robust flavors of 12 herbs and spices, including lemongrass. Truly explosive in taste and a complete departure from your typical Southern versions!

Perfect Hainan Chicken Rice

Oct 23, 2017 Samantha Tan

Comments 68 Tags Chicken, Chicken Rice, Gluten-Free, Hainan Chicken Rice, Malaysian, Recipes

Sometimes the simplest things in life are the most delicious, and nowhere is that more exquisitely, orgasmically true than with Hainan/Hainanese Chicken Rice. Tender poached chicken delicately infused with ginger and spring onions, served with delicious sesame and soy drizzle, garlic chilli sauce and ginger scallion dip.

Too lazy to make it yourself? Place a catering order for your next event, or look out for the next Malaysian Monday!

Low-Carb Almond Pancakes (Gluten-Free)

Aug 26, 2016 Samantha Tan

Comments 62 Tags Almonds, Breakfast, Brunch, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Pancakes

Made with ground almonds in place of wheat, these beauties are not just incredibly simple and easily adapted to be sweet or savory, but are ALSO gluten-free AND high-protein to boot. A nutritious 1-2-3 if there ever was one!