Recipes

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

Sep 23, 2019 Samantha Tan

Comments 74 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 85 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 127 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!

Kuih Kodok/Jemput-Jemput Pisang (Malaysian Mashed Banana Fritters)

Oct 26, 2017 Samantha Tan

Comments 295 Tags Banana, Dessert, Malaysian, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian

Kuih Kodok/Jemput-Jemput Pisang (Malaysian Mashed Banana Fritters)

Watch this recipe on YouTube, or if you're too lazy to make it yourself, order some here :)

Delicious and super easy Malaysian mashed banana fritters. And it's vegan!

No-Bake Oreo Cream Cheese Truffles

Oct 26, 2017 Samantha Tan

Comments 35 Tags Candy, Cheese, Chocolate, Dessert, Gifts, No-Bake, Truffles

Watch this recipe on YouTube! Or if you're too lazy to make it yourself, order some here :)

Three ingredients, no time at all, ridiculously delicious result. Try. It. Now!