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Chinese-style Roast Chicken

Chinese-style Roast Chicken

The holidays season might be over but for those celebrating Lunar New Year, the festive season has just begun. The year of Dragon falls on January 23, 2012 and marks the celebration of Lunar New Year. Walk down the aisles of Asian grocery stores, especially Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese here in the United States, you’ll see lots of Lunar New…

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Shrimp with Curry Leaves

Shrimp with Curry Leaves

It is not easy to come by fresh curry leaves here in Orange County. So whenever they are available at the local Indian grocery store, I rarely let the opportunity to whip up something spicy slip by, especially during the winter months. The curry leaf is one of the many Indian influences that blends really well into Malaysian cuisine, which…

Clay Pot Chicken with Mushroom (冬菇滑鸡煲)

Clay Pot Chicken with Mushroom (冬菇滑鸡煲)

Recently, my friend told me that I should be sharing more everyday recipes on Rasa Malaysia—meaning homey recipes that can be served on a constant basis. Truth be told, I cook and eat mostly everyday dishes at home. I mean, blog aside, most of the recipes I make are humble, everyday dishes that you will want to eat over and…

Pakora Recipe

Pakora Recipe

Do you love Indian buffet? If so, I am sure you have tried those perfectly fried vegetable pakoras. I always wonder how to make pakoras and am so excited that Sonia of  My Creative Flavors is sharing her pakora recipe with us today. Sonia is a PhD in Psychology and a master Indian cook. Hailed from India, Sonia and her…

Tobiko (Fly Fish Roes) Omelet

Tobiko (Fly Fish Roes) Omelet

Before you were scared away by the title of this post, let me assure you that omelet with tobiko (fish roe omelet) is a wonderful and delicious recipe. Really! I invited my friends to try the dish and they gave me the thumbs up, and even the kids love it. If you recall, not too long ago, I made the…

Brian’s Peanut Brittle

Brian’s Peanut Brittle

My friend Brian is the sweetest guy on earth. I “met” Brian a couple of years ago via Twitter and finally we met in person this October when his family came to visit. He is my biggest fan and supporter and he is always there for me whenever I need to chat or vent. Last December, Brian sent me a…

Moist Christmas Fruit Cake

Moist Christmas Fruit Cake

Want a moist fruit cake recipe? Check out this moist Christmas fruit cake recipe as the method calls for boiling the ingredients first before baking. A new method to try that guarantees a flavorful fruit cake that is sure to please, recipe by Siew Loon Ho. It’s the time of year again…Christmas!!! Christmas has always been my favorite time of…

Spritz Cookies

Spritz Cookies

I’ve been baking quite a bit lately, thanks to my new KitchenAid 7-Quart Stand Mixer (enter to win here) that my friend at KithenAid sent me. This past weekend, I baked a batch of spritz cookies using my favorite cookie recipe, and they were gone in no time. (Spritz cookies are basically butter cookies made with a cookie press.) These…

Balinese Chicken (Ayam Pelalah)

Balinese Chicken (Ayam Pelalah)

As you might have guessed, my favorite region in the whole world is Asia. And of all Asia, my favorite island is Penang, my hometown, and my second favorite is Bali, Indonesia. I love Bali—its lush green fields, Hindu temples, rolling highlands, sandy beaches, rich culture, and friendly people. I’ve been there a few times and wish to learn more…

Seared Ahi Tuna Salad with Mizkan Ponzu

Seared Ahi Tuna Salad with Mizkan Ponzu

I love all sorts of Japanese-style salads, from the simple seaweed salad to the more complex salads such as seared ahi tuna salad. Whenever I eat out at Japanese restaurants, I almost never miss out on my favorite ahi tuna salad. It’s almost like having sashimi, except that it is healthier—a few slices of lightly seared ahi tuna on top…

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