I hate carrying on about my “accomplishments”, not because I’m sooo modest (I’m not), but because I honestly get bored doing it; my sister reminded me recently about how I didn’t even bother attending my graduation ceremony at Sydney University 27 years ago because I didn’t want to spend money hiring a ridiculous graduation gown,…
Folks, I’m excited to announce the launch of Wok Around Asia – my online Asian Cooking Mastery coaching programme that I’ve been working on for months. Many of you know me through my restaurant, the Orange Grove Farmers’ Market and the Hyde Park Night Noodle Markets (and all the other online and TV stuff), but…
A Wok Around Asia Recipe by MasterChef Malaysia Judge Chef Jo I had the privilege of meeting Chef Johari Edrus during my last trip to Kuala Lumpur, and I was intrigued by the concept of his restaurant, Symphony By Chef Jo, located in Damansara City Mall. The cuisine is “eclectic”, meaning it derives ideas, styles,…
This Khmer-style squid recipe was inspired by the Sihanoukville Cuttlefish at Courtyard by Marriott Siem Reap’s Lok Lak Restaurant. (That recipe, courtesy of Chef Chanrith Van, can be found here >> https://jackiem.com.au/2018/10/30/how-to-cook-sihanoukville-cuttlefish/). I figured I’d have a go at making it using frozen squid tubes, which are pretty readily available here in Sydney, and also…
A Wok Around Asia Guide to Penang Food It’s a well-accepted fact that Malaysia produces some of the best street food in the world – however, different parts of Malaysia are famous for specific dishes, and Penang is no different. How do you know what to eat if you’re visiting Penang for just a few…
A Wok Around Asia Recipe from Courtyard by Marriott Siem Reap Resort, Cambodia I didn’t get a chance to visit Sihanoukville during my first Wok Around Asia jaunt, but I had the opportunity to taste one of its well-known dishes, Sihanoukville Cuttlefish, at Courtyard by Marriott Siem Reap Resort’s Lok Lak Restaurant. This recipe is…
A Wok Around Asia Recipe By Penang Home Cooking School Ais tingkap got its name from a bygone era when Indian vendors would sell the drink from a window (tingkap means “window” in Malay; ais is “ice” as in “iced drink”); it’s a refreshing drink made with fascinating ingredients that I’ve never before incorporated into…
A Wok Around Asia Penang Food Guide It can be tough trying to navigate the food scene in Malaysia – even for someone like me who grew up there. Each town or city has its own food culture, and the best eats are not necessarily what you might find on Expedia or Yelp. That’s why…
A Wok Around Asia Recipe Courtesy of Symphony By Chef Jo Masterchef Malaysia judge Chef Jo’s restaurant, Symphony by Chef Jo in Kuala Lumpur’s DC Mall, serves what he describes as “eclectic cuisine” – he draws inspiration from food and flavours from around the world to produce a menu with intriguing-sounding items like Spicy Chocolate…
A Wok Around Asia Recipe by Chef Chanrith Van of Courtyard by Marriott Siem Reap Resort I can legitimately say that I’ve never looked at an ant (red or otherwise) and wondered what it would taste like. Nonetheless, I wasn’t about to pass up an opportunity to try it during my visit to Siem Reap,…