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gong bian, stuffed flat bread
We first discovered gong pian (pronounced kom-pyang) in 2006 when we were in Penang visiting my uncle…
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oodles of spicy pork noodles
Dry pan meen is a bowl of chewy square-cut noodles topped with minced pork cooked in soy sauce (with occasional crispy pork skin), crispy ikan bilis (deep-fried anchovies)…
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chicken satay recipe
Satay is a popular street food throughout SE Asia. Small chunks of meat threaded onto bamboo skewers and char grilled over coal or wood fire…
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roti canai for breakfast
Roti canai comes multi-layered – soft and fluffy inside and crispy on the outside. It is served with a runny lentil dal…
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mad about durian, the king of fruits
Durian is something that I get rather excited about. Every year I am tempted by the presence of these spiky fruits…
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my favourite greens – roselle leaves
What I love about being back in Asia is the wonderful warmth that clings to you when you step out into the night air. There is no need to fuss about bringing a cardigan…
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fish head noodles
Three generous bowls of rice vermicelli in a creamy soup arrive. A scatter of deep-fried shallots and sliced spring onions sprinkled on top…
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paradise palace, kuala lumpur
While we are in KL I am on the look out for Burmese restaurants. There are many Burmese stores and restaurants in the area around Kota Raya…
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burmese paratha | htut thayar palata
I had an email from Michelle who wanted a recipe for Burmese paratha. It has been some time since I made them…
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