It wasn’t a very successful experiment: the texture was too soft (the layers cannot be peeled off easily) and the sweetness a tad lacking. But the whole point of this experiment was to make a Singapore flag, an attempt which … Read more
Category Archives: Peranakan
Layering My Pandan Cake With Eggless Pandan Kaya Filling
Whenever somebody mentions ‘pandan kaya cake’, the brand name Bengawan Solo would come to mind immediately, almost as if one is a synonym of the other. These uniquely green and especially fragrant pandan kaya cakes are not cheap at all; one sells … Read more
Nonya Kueh Dadar With A Colourful Twist
This teatime kueh is a snack with both Malay and Peranakan origins. In general, ‘kueh dadar’, or ‘kueh ketayap’, refers to rolled up pandan pancakes filled with sweet coconut fillings. It is a common snack readily available at our local … Read more
A Not So Traditional Nonya Sweet and Sour Snapper Dish
To a mathematician, this might make for an appetising dish because it makes for a perfect S3. A perfectionist might want to add in yet another ‘S’ – Sweet and Sour Sambal Snapper!
Simply Belacan For The Chilli Lovers Out There
Making this chili is simple – one needs only to know how to grind and fry. And understand what the difference is between a galangal and a ginger.