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Chef Wan’s Nyonya Squid Sambal

March 19, 2014

Chef Wan's Nyonya squid sambal is a dish that originate from the Peranakan (Straits chinese). The "Peranakan" refers to people of mixed Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage. They are also well known as the "Baba nyonya". Peranakan males are known as Babas while the females are known as Nyonyas. My brothers and me are years apart in age, thus I grew…

Asian Dessert Ramadan

Bubur Chacha Recipe

February 7, 2014

Don't you feel at times researchers are over-researching things? Initially we were told to cook with olive oil due to it's immerse benefits. A few years down the road, they "found" out that olive oil, when heated gets altered. It is said that high frying temperatures isn't suitable for olive oil as when it is heated,it gets toxic. Then you had…

Asian Eid Quick and Easy Ramadan Seafood Yum Picks by Maya

Tomato Chili Prawns

February 4, 2014

When you have a limited amount of time to cook, making a tasty main dish is still very much possible. This Tomato Chili Prawns dish is really simple and the sauce can be made in advance and store in the fridge for a few days or up to 2 weeks in the freezer. I personally feel that, with a little planning,…

Asian Meat Quick and Easy Ramadan Soup/Salad

Vietnamese Salad with Peanut Sauce

January 21, 2014

Vietnamese Salad with Peanut Sauce. Don't cha think that the name of this salad itself sounds delicious? I know I have said this even so often, but I am a huge huge fan of salads.I mean what is there not to love about salads? They are Nutritious Colourful Easy to prepare Delicious Makes you feel good…

Asian Quick and Easy Ramadan Seafood Swift Spoon Yum Picks by Maya

Squid Masala

June 3, 2013

When I was in my early teens, every school holidays, I would spend a week at my maternal grandma's house. My late grandma had lost the use of her legs by then. Although she couldn't walk, that has never stood in her way when it came to her passion for cooking and baking. She would cook daily meals and festive…

Asian Breakfast Eid Noodles/Pasta Ramadan Yum Picks by Maya

Mee Siam Recipe

September 3, 2012

I can't believe that it is already 5th day of Ramadan. Like seriously, it felt as if it was only yesterday that I was so eagerly waiting to usher in Ramadan. Anyways Ramadan has been moving along very nicely, serene and enjoyable at the same time. I have a confession to make. I have been idling around for the beginning…

Asian Healthy Mains Noodles/Pasta Ramadan Seafood

Penang Assam Laksa Recipe

November 25, 2010

Hey everyone! Hope you're all doing well. It feels like forever since I last posted. A lot has happened, but I'll try to keep it concise. Life took an unexpected turn, and I'm slowly getting back on my feet, literally. In the midst of spring cleaning for Ramadan beginning of March, an accident with a trolley led to a severe…

Asian Mains Quick and Easy Ramadan Seafood Yum Picks by Maya

Udang masak lemak nenas – Pineapple prawn curry

August 28, 2010

I visited my dad’s sister earlier this week. She suffered a stroke and I can’t stop thinking about her. It's a reminder that life can change in an instant. I'm praying for her recovery and hoping that she can get back to her normal life soon. While it was indeed sad, we also cherished some heartwarming moments. My father passed…

Asian Breakfast Dessert Ramadan Yum Picks by Maya

Kuih Jonkong

August 22, 2010

Kuih Jongkong is delicious but those authentic ones wrapped in banana leaves ain't easy to find. I have been craving for this but I was lazy to make some just to satisfy my cravings :p A few days back, mom's good friend came over to Iftar. While talking to her on the phone a day before the meet up, she…

Asian Dessert Ramadan

Tub tim krob/ Red Ruby dessert

July 9, 2010

Tub tim krob is a popular dessert that originate from Thailand. It is more commonly known as Red Ruby in Singapore. A simple yet delicious and pretty dessert that you can whip up in less than 30 minutes! Tub Tim Krob (Red Ruby Dessert) 1 packet coconut milk or cream (add a good pinch of salt to this)For the sugar…

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Chef Wan’s Nyonya Squid Sambal

Bubur Chacha Recipe

Tomato Chili Prawns

Vietnamese Salad with Peanut Sauce

Squid Masala

Mee Siam Recipe

Penang Assam Laksa Recipe

Udang masak lemak nenas – Pineapple prawn curry

Kuih Jonkong

Tub tim krob/ Red Ruby dessert