Balitong Curry (Gulai Balitong)

Gulai Balitong (Balitong Curry)
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As a big fan of shellfish, there is a ritual that I always practice whenever I go home to Penang–scouting for the scarce shellfish species and had a fix or two (or three) of them. They are the kind of shellfish that I constantly crave in the United States, but could never make them here because they are simply unavailable in the US.

This past trip home, I made no exception. The morning after I arrived, I went to the nearest wet market in search of fresh balitong (a kind of Malaysian sea snails) and gyowa (Hokkien name for a type of local clams with very sweet flesh). I was handsomely rewarded with abundant fresh supplies of them…

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Lobster Recipe: Stir-fried Lobster with Butter and Cheese (芝士牛油焗龙虾)

Lobster Recipe: Stir-fried Lobster with Butter and Cheese (芝士牛油焗龙虾)

I am not done with my lobster. I told you I had three recipes to share, and I haven’t forgotten about it. As a matter of fact, I was giving you guys a break–I don’t want you to have a cholesterol attack just by visiting Rasa Malaysia.
Anyway, this is the final installment of my lobster series –stir-fried lobster with butter…

Belacan Yam Leaf (Sweet Potato Leaf) Recipe

Belacan Yam Leaf (Sweet Potato Leaf) Recipe

I do eat vegetables and other foods. I really do. I just don’t post them that much on this blog (which I intend to change soon) because seafood dishes are a lot more photogenic than, say, tofu, beans, turnip, chicken with skin and bones. I am partial to seafood, but I also love my greens, poultry/pork, eggs, soy products, and…

My Almost Perfect Penang Hokkien Mee (Prawn Noodle Soup)

My Almost Perfect Penang Hokkien Mee (Prawn Noodle Soup)

It was almost perfect…except for a little flaw.
Look closely and you will see those little dried chili bits. I’ve got to get a new food processor that is powerful enough to blend the dried chilies finely…

Squid Curry Recipe (Indian Gulai Sotong Recipe)

Squid Curry Recipe (Indian Gulai Sotong Recipe)

My parents are huge fans of nasi kandar–a type of Mamak/Indian-Muslim food consists of steamed rice with a variety of curries and other side dishes. (Click here and here for a peek of a nasi kandar restaurant and its many colorful dishes.)
When I was little, my parents would always take me to nasi kandar restaurants. I remember vividly their old…

Penang Chee Cheong Fun Recipe (Steamed Rice Rolls with Shrimp Paste)

Penang Chee Cheong Fun Recipe (Steamed Rice Rolls with Shrimp Paste)

What do I eat when I get very lazy?
A plate of home-made Penang chee cheong fun (click here to see the real stuff), or steamed rice rolls with shrimp paste.
Gourmet Food? No.
Satisfaction? Yes.
Nostalgic? Check.
Certified-fresh, delicious, and hassle-free for lazy bums? Absolutely!
Here are my quick guide to this lazy-person dish…

Claypot Chicken Rice Recipe (without Claypot)

Claypot Chicken Rice Recipe (without Claypot)

I am lazy by nature, very lazy.
If I were to choose something to describe my laziness, it’s probably snake. Yeah, I am kind of like a snake. I don’t like to move around too much, unless I really have to, for example: when I have to eat or when nature calls. My perfect way of spending time is just to…

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