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
Category Archives: Peranakan
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.