Yam Rice (芋头饭)

Yam Rice
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Yam or taro is a root vegetable that I love to eat. There are quite many ways to make yam (taro)—sweet as in Bubur Cha Cha, sweet yam paste (or nee), or savory as in Yam Rice.

My late parents loved Yam Rice and I am glad that I’d acquired the liking for this dish. In my family, we almost never had yam rice at home so I didn’t know how to make yam rice until my mother-in-law came visit us a few years ago. She taught me how to make this easy one-pot dish and now, I whip it up whenever I am lazy to cook…(get yam rice recipe after the jump)

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Food Porn: Or Kuih (Yam Cake)

Food Porn: Or Kuih (Yam Cake)

One of the best things about eating in Malaysia is the different kuih available–literally means “cake” but comes in different shapes, forms, textures and could be sweet or savory. Sold by street vendors, hawkers, peddlers and also available in specialty kuih shops, kuih is very popular as a light snack and can be eaten anytime of the day. I underlined…

Can, Can’t, CANNES

Can, Can’t, CANNES

Be it “can” (pronounced the American way), or “can’t” (pronounced the British/French way), I am heading to Cannes in south of France tomorrow. I know, I am really a lucky one.
Other than Cannes, I will also check out Nice, St. Tropez, and Monaco (Monte Carlo). I am getting myself a nice little rental car to explore around. Nice, very nice!
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