It is difficult. You start off not knowing exactly how it should taste like, and yet you know when you’ve gotten it wrong. I could only give it my best shot in my attempt to discover what my mama’s secret recipe contains.
The Handicap Of Life Abroad Is Being Too Far Away To Do Anything
I was so happy to hear the little big devil’s voice yesterday. I’m so glad to have had the chance to talk to him. In fact, I probably haven’t had such a good conversation with him for a long time already. 😆
Home-Made Bak Kwa – 1kg For $9 Anyone?
‘Bak’ = Meat (肉）+ ‘Kwa’ = Dried (干）
So, ‘Bak Kwa’ = Dried (and sweet and barbequed) meat slices!
More Coconut Cookies Please!
This isn’t the Malaysian version of coconut cookies, otherwise known as ‘Kueh Bangkit’. You can either call this a rip-off of the original or a creation of a new cookie recipe. All I did was replace the ground almond powder from the ‘Chinese Almond Cookies‘ recipe with dessicated coconut. ‘And why not?’ I thought, since both have similar textures.