How to make Sambal Belacan, a favourite spicy and savoury condiment in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. If there is one condiment that we know and love, that is Sambal Belacan (sambal belachan/sambal terasi)! Sambal belacan is a spicy condiment or…
Spicy Shakshuka (with sambal)
Craving something spicy? This easy Spicy Shakshuka recipe will hit the spot every time! Everyone knows Shakshuka, but of course I have to add my own spin to mine – with a deliciously rich, sambal sauce! If you love eggs,…
Sambal Cabe Ijo | Indonesian Green Chilli Sambal
How to make Sambal Cabe Ijo, or Indonesian green chilli paste. If regular spicy sambal intimidates you, then give this Sambal Cabe Ijo (sambal ijo/sambal hijau/sambal cili hijau), or green chilli sambal sauce a go! It’s milder than regular sambal,…
Sambal Kangkong | Stir Fried Water Spinach
How to make Sambal Kangkong, a beloved Singapore hawker dish of water spinach stir fried with a savoury, spicy, umami sauce. Sambal Kangkong is that one vegetable stir fry dish that you would almost always order at hawker stalls or…
One-Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
How to make this easy, classic one-pot spaghetti and meatballs. Sauce, pasta and meatballs all cook in one pot for a fuss-free meal for the family! Why you will love this One-Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs? How to Make One-Pot Spaghetti…
Easy Acar Timun Nonya
How to make easy Acar Timun Nonya, a spicy and sour Peranakan and Malay pickled cucumber and vegetables dish. Acar Timun Nonya (achar nyonya/acar nonya awak) is a pickled vegetable dish that is rich, sour, spicy and mildly sweet. This…
Singapore Chilli Crab
How to make Singapore Chilli Crab, meaty crabs in a rich, sweet and spicy sauce. Singapore Chilli Crab is the most popular dish coming off Singapore! This is the most globally well-known dish in Singapore, and with good reason. Meaty…
Mee Bandung
How to make easy Mee Bandung, a Malay noodle dish of eggs and prawns poached in a savoury sweet tomato ketchup-based gravy. Mee Bandung is a Malaysian/Singapore Malay noodle dish of prawns and eggs poached in a savoury sweet tomato…
EASY Crispy Chilli Beef
How to make Crispy Chilli Beef, fried beef strips coated in a luscious spicy, sweet and tangy sauce. How to Fry Beef for Crispy Chilli Beef? No medium rare beef here, we are frying the beef to a crisp! With…
Singapore Chilli Prawns
How to make Singapore Chilli Prawns, prawns cooked in a thick, eggy, sweet, tangy and spicy gravy. Chilli Crab is one of Singapore’s signature dishes. Instead of crab, I make it often at home using prawns! Prawns are more accessible,…
Sambal Sotong | Spicy Squid Stir Fry
How to make Sambal Sotong, a Malay-style squid cooked in an easy spicy sambal sauce. Sambal Sotong or Spicy Squid Sambal is one of my favourite Malay stir fries ever! Squid in a spicy, rich sambal gravy… this is so…
Sambal Sardines | Easy recipe for Canned Sardines in Tomato Sauce
How to make an easy, quick 10-minute spicy Malay dish, Sambal Sardines. Sambal Sardines is one of those quick dishes that just doesn’t get enough credit. This is a spicy, saucy, hearty dish that is filling and is so delicious…