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How to Cook Chinese Home-Style Chicken Hearts
As a kid growing up in Malaysia, we ate all parts of the chicken, including the organs. My stepmom might remember I had a particular fondness for chicken hearts and that I used to try and score the one heart that came with whatever chicken dish that’s at the dinner table. On occasion, she would…
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Restaurant Hacks for a Malaysian Feast: Nasi Lemak, Rendang, Lamb Curry & Onde-Onde
A couple of weeks ago, a friend from church bought some Handcrafted Dry Cooking Kits from me for the first time, then reported back that she’d burnt them in her stainless steel pan. Since she was incidentally coming over to my place for a meal the following week, I figured I’d kill two birds with…
Why I Turned My Restaurant Recipes Into Cooking Kits
Depending on how long you’ve been following my cooking journey, you may remember that I used to produce a range of frozen meals that I sold at various markets in Sydney and at my restaurant. This was what they looked like – These packs were popular enough that when Costco opened up in Sydney, someone…
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How to Make Hakka Lei Cha
Rediscovering my roots through Hakka Lei Cha For the longest time, I avoided Hakka Lei Cha (aka Lui Cha in Hakka) because I thought it was something you’d eat if you’d lost a bet, or if you were on a diet – it just looked too healthy and vegan to be enjoyable. So despite being…
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How to Make Ipoh White Coffee At Home (And Where to Drink It In Ipoh)
As someone who grew up in Malaysia, I know my “kopi” with condensed milk very well but when it came to Ipoh “White” Coffee I always thought it just meant that it was served white. Well, apparently that’s not it – go figure. On our most recent trip to Malaysia for a Tourism Perak x…
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A Collection of Recipes And Ideas for My Handcrafted Dry Curry Paste Kits
Time flies, doesn’t it? Back in 2024 I re-engineered the wet curry pastes I’ve sold for decades, to use dry ingredients so they’re long-lasting and easy to ship worldwide. I called them Handcrafted Dry Curry Paste Kits by Jackie M. (a mouthful, I know). You can check out the range/buy them from Shop.JackieM.com.au At the…
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