This layered Malaysian kuih lapis is made using wheat flour and cornstarch. It has a chewy texture. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cornstarch ½ cup granulated white sugar 4 cups medium-thick coconut milk 1 tsp salt Food coloring…
Bah kut teh (literally, “spare rib tea”) is a Hokkien specialty. It is an exotic herbal soup spiced with plenty of aromatic spices including star anise, cinnamon, cloves and lots of garlic. It is often served with Chinese doughnuts and…
Ingredients 1 kg glutinous rice 1 pinch of salt 1 durian 500 ml coconut milk 300 g sugar 2 screwpine leaves (or pandan paste) Procedure Steam the glutinous rice with a pinch of salt until it is cooked. Combine the…
Ingredients Base 275 g sticky/glutinous rice 195 ml coconut milk ½ tsp salt 1 pandan leaf, tied in a knot Topping 3 eggs 170 g white granulated sugar 1 spoonful pandan juice 195 ml coconut milk Procedure Cover the rice…
Kuih bakul is a steamed sticky rice cake that is cooked for so long that it browns and develops a nutty flavor from the maillard reaction. It is the Malaysian equivalent of the Cantonese nian gao. Ingredients 250 g sticky/glutinous…
Leaf masala is an aromatic blend of herbs and spices which create a wonderful, mild curry. It forms an integral part of Cape Malay Cuisine. Ingredients Coriander Turmeric Chile powder Fennel Cumin Cloves Cinnamon Curry leaves Cardamom Permento Star anise…
This is an Eurasian dish, not to be confused with the American dessert made with toasted marshmallows (s’mores). Ingredients Marinating 300 g beef shank ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 tablespoons ground pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 2…
Ingredients 125 g all-purpose flour, sifted 60 g ghee or unsalted butter 2 oz fried or toasted peanuts, coarsely ground 60 g powdered sugar Procedure Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease or line a baking sheet. Knead together the flour…
Ingredients 6 cups (1450 ml) basmati rice 7 cups (1680 ml) coconut milk Salt 1–2 pandan leaves tied in a knot (optional) 2 inches (51 mm) of fresh ginger root (optional) Procedure Rinse the rice and set it aside. Meanwhile put…
Arisa is a unique dish only found in state of Johor, Malaysia. It is very rare nowadays, normally only served to royalty and social elites of Johor at formal functions and celebrations. This rarity reflects its passing as an oral…