How to make this Deepavali special: an Indian-style Sambal Chicken, perfect for festive occasions, with aromatic spices, sambal paste, and curry leaves. During Deepavali, you’ll find dishes such as biryani, masala prawns, mysore mutton, and masala chicken or this: Sambal…
Easy Sambal Goreng (with an Air Fryer!)
How to make Easy Sambal Goreng, or spicy, savoury and creamy tofu tempeh stir fry – with an air fryer! Sambal Goreng, also known as spicy tofu and tempeh stir fry. This is a Singapore Malay/Malaysian vegetable dish that even…
Tom Yum Paste from Scratch
How to make easy, versatile Tom Yum Paste from scratch. A quick disclaimer – in Thailand Tom Yum Paste is rarely used! Basic, real deal Tom Yum itself is simply the infusion of Thai herbs and aromatics in a delicious…
Nam Prik Pao from Scratch | Thai Roasted Chilli Paste
How to make easy Nam Prik Pao, or Thai roasted chilli paste, from scratch. Nam Prik Pao is a thick, savoury sweet paste that is used frequently in Thai cuisine. This is my easy nam prik pao from scratch, and…
Authentic Chicken Rendang
How to make an easy authentic Chicken Rendang, a traditional Indonesian-Malaysian dry coconut curry stew. Chicken Rendang is an Indonesian-Malaysian dry coconut curry stew. Originally from Indonesia, Malaysians and Singapore-Malays have taken this dish and made it a beloved cuisine…
How to make Sambal (for Intermediates)
How to make versatile Sambal Tumis, a beloved spicy condiment in Malay cuisine in Singapore and Malaysia. Sambal Tumis, or Stir Fried Chilli Paste, is basically the cooked version of Dried Chilli Paste. Sambal Tumis can refer to the condiment…
Crying Tiger Beef Steak
How to make Crying Tiger Steak, a Thai grilled steak served with a spicy, tangy and sweet dipping sauce. With a name like Crying Tiger Steak (suea rong hai), you’d expect a fancy, complicated dish… Not at all! There are…
Pad Phet Gai | Thai Spicy Chicken Stir Fry
How to make Pad Phet Gai, a Thai-Malaysian spicy chicken stir fry dish. This is Pad Phet Gai, (Pad Phet Chicken / Phat Phet Gai / Pad Ped Gai) or Thai-Malaysian spicy chicken Stir Fry. Pad Phet Gai literally translates…
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…
Sambal Telur Pecah | Sunny Side Up Egg Sambal
How to make this easy spicy, egg sambal Malay style shakshuka, Sambal Telur Pecah. Sambal Telur Pecah or Sunny Side Up Sambal is a hearty, spicy dish of a sambal stew base, with cracked eggs on the top. I feel…
The BEST Sambal for Nasi Lemak!
This is the ONLY recipe you need to make perfect spicy-sweet sambal sauce for Nasi Lemak. Nasi Lemak (coconut rice) is a favourite meal in Singapore and Malaysia! This beloved dish consists of fragrant coconut rice served with a variety…
