Mango and sticky rice is a dessert more commonly associated with Thai cuisine, but it's also very popular in Malaysia, in particular in the northern states bordering Thailand, such as Perlis and Kelantan. I remember one the best versions of mango and sticky rice I've ever eaten was at a Kelantanese restaurant in Kuala Lumpur's Kampung Baru (new » Read More
How to Make Sup Kambing (Malaysian Goat Soup)
August 28, 2018 by
Someone recently asked if I knew how to make Sup Kambing, which of course I do; I used to sell it as a frozen meal back in the day at my restaurant and markets, along with over a dozen other Malaysian dishes. I also cooked it at a charity cook-off a few years back (the money went to Down Syndrome NSW) and won first prize for it. So whoever it was » Read More
How to Cook Ayam Masak Merah (Spicy Tomato Chicken)
June 28, 2018 by
I’m told Ayam Masak Merah is a ubiquitous dish at Malay buffets back in Malaysia but I honestly don’t remember ever eating it. It could be that my home state of Negeri Sembilan serves up a Malay fare that’s noticeably different to that found in other parts of the country. For the longest time after it appeared on my radar, I wasn't particularly » Read More
How to Cook Khmer Seafood Amok
April 19, 2018 by
A Wok Around Asia Recipe by Chef Chanrith Van of Courtyard by Marriott Siem Reap Resort I knew very little about Khmer food prior to Siem Reap, but I had heard of Amok, a strong contender for the title of Cambodia’s national dish. I was also vaguely aware of some lively online debates as to what constitutes an authentic amok. Chef Chanrith Van » Read More
How to Make Curry Laksa (aka Curry Mee) – Cooking Class Recipe
April 12, 2018 by
I was invited to do a demonstration cooking class at Kogarah Community Services yesterday, where I made a curry laksa (aka curry mee if you’re from Penang) based on a recipe originally supplied by the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. (By the way, I enjoyed the session enough that I’m currently open to offers to do more of these workshops, so » Read More
Coconut and Kerisik (30 Days 30 Asian Ingredients Series Day 2)
February 10, 2016 by
Day 2 - Coconut Milk, Coconut Cream, Thick and Thin Coconut Milk, Creamed Coconut and Kerisik I’ve covered this topic to some extent in a previous blog post so check that out for the recipe for making your own coconut milk. In this Periscope broadcast, I reveal - what Malaysian recipes mean by thick and thin coconut » Read More
How to Make Coconut Milk
April 29, 2015 by
Print PDF When I was studying at Sydney University, I used to work at the iconic Lee’s Malaysian Takeaway at Wynyard station. Their laksa was delicious and quite famous, but it used fresh milk instead of coconut milk. My boss told me that was because when they first opened their eatery you couldn’t get coconut milk in this part of the world. (In » Read More
How to Cook Malaysian Chicken Curry
February 19, 2015 by
Print PDF This is the recipe used for my ever popular Malaysian Chicken Curry - check out how easy it is to make at home using my cooking hacks. Don't forget to leave me a comment if you have any questions, and share this with your friends and family if you find this useful :) Click to watch on YouTube (opens new window) » Read More