Category: recipes
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Rustic Pineapple Balls (Lunar New Year Recipe)
Healthy Pineapple Balls Recipe Pineapple pastries, usually in the form of tarts, are a common sight in Singapore and Malaysia during Chinese New Year. Pineapples represent prosperity and good luck in some Chinese cultures. The name also sounds similar to “fortune, come” when said in Hokkien. In Singapore, after moving into a new house, Chinese […]
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Vegan Omurice recipe
First things first: my first recipe book is finally launched on Amazon US! They can ship to many other countries too. UK launch will be in April 2021, you can preview the book here. Thanks for your support since the local launch last year! Omurice is a popular dish in Japan, and it’s also pretty well-known […]
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Roti Jala (Egg-free recipe)
While you’re waiting for my book to reach, here’s a new recipe! Roti jala literally means “net bread” in Malay. It’s a chewy, latticed, rolled pancake paired with curry. It’s a traditional Malay dish that is usually served at events like weddings and festivals. This is usually made with egg to give the soft, tender […]
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Allium-free Shouyu Ramen with Tempeh Char Siu
Ramen was an import from China that evolved in a uniquely Japanese way. It’s likely the most common and popular dish in Japan among both locals and travellers. Being inexpensive, piping hot, full of umami, it’s very satisfying especially on a cold day! There are 4 main types of ramen you can find in almost […]
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Okonomiyaki + Japanese Mayo (Plant-Based Japanese Recipes)
I’m starting a small series of plant-based Japanese recipes! This series is inspired by my travels in Japan and will feature my take on some of the amazing food I had there. Those who don’t take alliums or alcohol, fret not – I’ve crafted these recipes in a way where these are optional! It’s very […]
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Tempeh Bak Kwa – Updated Recipe + Channel 8 Feature
Hope everyone’s 2019 has been good so far! 2019 so far has given me some new opportunities and positive changes. I hope that things are finally looking up and all the hard work I did in 2018 will pay off. My closest friends will know that 2018 was tough in certain aspects. I really want to […]
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Tempeh Rendang (Low FODMAP, gluten-free)
Rendang has been in the news quite a bit. While Malay food lovers worldwide were going “Alamak!” over this, it made me crave for some spicy, coconut-y protein goodness! Since April is IBS Awareness Month, I decided to make a low FODMAP version of this local favourite. FODMAP stands for: –Fermentable i.e. Foods that are […]
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Singapore Rice Noodles (Sin Chew Bee Hoon) – Low FODMAP, Allium-Free
April is IBS Awareness Month. IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a digestive disorder that has no known cure yet as the causes are complex. But, it can be managed well with lifestyle changes. Some of my long-time readers will know that I have had IBS for the past 15 years, and it is one of […]
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VEGAN KAYA RECIPE VIDEO
My kaya recipe, which was posted 3 years back, turned out to be the most popular recipe! We Southeast Asians really love our velvety smooth and coconut-y sweet breakfast spread, and we want it vegan too! I’ve decided to put out a video since kaya is quite complex to make. It is easier to follow if […]
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