Menu Juara: Soto Tangkar Betawi
Soto Betawi has become a regular menu that keeps popping up every two weeks or so. The reason is because I like it better than the chicken version and Michael would never say no this this. Read the rest
Winter Comfort: Red Beans & Green Chilies Soup
Good thing that I made the soup right before the flu hit hard. It was quite easy and quick to prepare, unlike the Indonesian “soto” or soup that would usually mess up my kitchen. A nice change in the menu. Read the rest
Experimenting with Sweet Potato
Closing in to winter, root vegetables are becoming abundant in the local market. Potatoes, daikon, regular and purple carrots, and sweet potatoes. Heavy coal smelling … Read the rest
Strawberry Cupcakes
I love cooking. But baking is still a pretty new thing for me. Although I used to watch and help mom baked when I was a … Read the rest
Screamin’ Hot Vindaloo Curry
Friends of ours from NZ gave us a can of Vindaloo curry paste from Patak’s. Okay, I may not familiar with the differences of Indian curries but am very familiar with the flavours. I love them. Vindaloo is supposed to be one of the spiciest curry. Next to Phall. Read the rest
“Martabak” – meat pancake asian style
Martabak or murtabak is a popular street food which is probably originated from the arab culture – which is also popular in Saudi Arabia, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei. Although I swear I’ve seen a different variety of “martabak” sold on the street corners in China. The chinese version of martabak is using solely chopped spring onions as fillings, slightly smaller in size, using soft pancake instead of crispy outer layers. Read the rest
Nasi Pepes Ayam Jamur
The rice is pre-cooked in grated fresh turmeric, coconut milk and thin slices of kaffir lime leaves that makes the steam wafting in the air smelling of fresh turmeric and lime leaves. More fragrant spices e.g. lemon grass, purple basil & coriander leaves are added, wrapped in banana leaf and then double cook the rice in a steamer. Resulting in amazing combination of fragrances. Read the rest
