Malaysian Jackfruit – 8 Suggestions On How To Use It
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Malaysian Jackfruit – 8 Suggestions On How To Use It

What does a Malaysian like me think of when I think of jackfruit? I think of a fully-ripened, golden-yellow, firm-fleshed super-sweet, delicious fruit – described elsewhere as something like a cross between a pineapple and a mango.  Watch here>> https://youtu.be/C1fXy6bl4UI So it came as quite a shock to me when I was alerted to Zoe…

How to Make Vegan Blue Smoothie Bowl
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How to Make Vegan Blue Smoothie Bowl

I generally frown on any recipe that’s tagged as “healthy” or “vegan” because my brain translates those words respectively as “fad” and “taste-free”. However, this smoothie bowl is pretty tasty in spite of being healthy and vegan, so definitely give it a try if you have some fruit sitting around at home. The coconut milk/cream…

How to Make Kuih Ketayap (Coconut-Filled Crepes)
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How to Make Kuih Ketayap (Coconut-Filled Crepes)

Kuih Ketayap – A Wok Around Asia Recipe courtesy of Parkroyal Penang Resort Kuih Ketayap, also known as Kuih Dadar in my part of Malaysia, is a popular teatime snack which consists of pandan-infused crepes rolled with a coconut and palm sugar filling. It’s an easy recipe to attempt, and the ingredients should be readily…

Malaysian Coconut Candy
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How to Make Malaysian Coconut Candy

Malaysian Coconut Candy Recipe INGREDIENTS: 3 cups desiccated coconut 1 ½ cups water or coconut juice ½ can condensed milk (about 200g) ½ can evaporated milk (about 200ml) ⅔ cup sugar 3 Tbsp rose-flavoured syrup (Rose brand – from Singapore) METHOD: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Cook on low-medium heat until mixture is sticky…

mixed berry compote
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How to Make Mixed Berry Compote and Coconut Ice Cream

Summer Fruit Festival Recipe #3 – Mixed Berry Compote and Coconut Ice Cream *Mixed Berry Compote Recipe INGREDIENTS: 1 cup each of any 3 types of berries ¼ cup honey or brown sugar 3 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp lemon juice METHOD: Combine butter and honey in frying pan and heat. Add berries and lemon juice…

Mature Coconut used for obtaining coconut milk
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Coconut and Kerisik (30 Days 30 Asian Ingredients Series Day 2)

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…