Skip to Content

Omurice – How to cook this wonderful Japanese dish

What is omurice?  Omurice (オムライス, Omu-raisu) is a Japanese cuisine consisting of ketchup-based fried rice and omelet. The word omurice is the portmanteau of two words – omelet and rice.  Omurice is a western-influenced Japanese cuisine (yōshoku) originated at the turn of the 20th century when western café gained popularity in Japan. It is also …

Read More about Omurice – How to cook this wonderful Japanese dish

Mango sticky rice – How to make this favorite Thai dessert

Mango sticky rice (khao neow mamuang / ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง) is an amazing and authentic Thai dessert. It is typical street food in Thailand, especially during summer, when mango is in season. This dessert is also popular in other South East Asia countries, including my hometown, Malaysia.  Mango sticky rice is hugely popular in the Thai restaurants …

Read More about Mango sticky rice – How to make this favorite Thai dessert

Nasi goreng kampung – How to cook the best Indonesian fried rice

If you like fried rice, you must not miss the Indonesian and Malay versions called nasi goreng. What is nasi goreng? Nasi goreng means fried rice in Indonesian language and also in Malay language. It is cooked with a chili paste consisting of bird’s-eye chili, shallot, garlic, belacan (a local shrimp paste), and anchovies. It is …

Read More about Nasi goreng kampung – How to cook the best Indonesian fried rice

Chinese sausage fried rice- quick and easy recipe

Chinese sausage fried rice 臘腸炒飯 is an ideal dish for a quick meal. This dish is also a welcome respite from elaborate cuisine and binge eating during the Chinese New Year.  Therefore, I have made this simple fried rice with some Chinese sausage, and I hope this is the recipe you are looking for after …

Read More about Chinese sausage fried rice- quick and easy recipe

Authentic Hainanese chicken rice recipe (海南鸡饭)

This Hainanese Chicken Rice recipe 海南鸡饭 was listed as one of the “world’s 50 best foods” by CNN. SAVEUR, the global guide to cooking, entertaining, and food travel, described it as one of Southeast Asia’s most beloved culinary exports.” Besides all the global recognition, serving Hainanese chicken rice is deceptively simple. The chicken is poached …

Read More about Authentic Hainanese chicken rice recipe (海南鸡饭)

Zongzi recipe- 6 easy steps to make the best rice dumplings

My mother-in-law is a Cantonese zongzi (rice dumpling) expert. She was famous for making the best zongzi in her hometown in Kampar. Since the Zongzi Festival (also called Duanwu Festival, Dragon Boat Festival) falls on the fifth month of the Chinese calendar, I decided to make my own rice dumplings, tapping into her expertise and …

Read More about Zongzi recipe- 6 easy steps to make the best rice dumplings

Pineapple Fried Rice- How to cook to get the best result

This gorgeous, luscious Thai Pineapple Fried Rice will knock your socks off! Your guests will be pleasantly surprised when you serve the fried rice in the beautifully crafted pineapple bowl. It is great as the main dish or as a side dish. In this article, I will share with you my method to fried the …

Read More about Pineapple Fried Rice- How to cook to get the best result

Tomato Rice Recipe (Malaysian style)

Today I have decided to fix my eyes on the Malaysian tomato rice, a dish that has to be tasted to be believed. Malaysian tomato rice is prepared with a plethora of spices and fresh ingredients, transforming the ordinary ingredients into a rice dish heavily scented with spices.  It is different from the tomato rice …

Read More about Tomato Rice Recipe (Malaysian style)

Yang Chow fried rice- How to cook it at home

Yang Chow fried rice 扬州炒饭 is synonymous to Chinese fried rice to many people. The question is: How to prepare fried rice at home full of wok-hei (wok aroma) comparable to that generated with the high power stove by the Chinese restaurant? I spent the whole last week to modify how I cook in the restaurant, …

Read More about Yang Chow fried rice- How to cook it at home