Wrapped and eaten out of banana leaves this readily transportable meal was often eaten on beaches in the Far East as part of a picnic. We have fried whole herring, a close match to the small ikan kuning that was traditionally used but if you cannot find fresh whole herring you can substitue with tinned … Continued
Neen Gow Chinese New Year cake is nothing like western cakes. The use of glutinous rice flour results in a sweet, sticky cake which symbolises family cohesiveness. The cake is steamed, cooled and then sliced. The egg-dipped, pan-fried slices have a mellow sweetness and are slightly chewy.
Do not be put off by the amount of garlic in this dish as it is added at the end of the cooking. The crispy fried garlic together with fresh lemon juice impart a delicious and unusual nutty flavour to the chicken.
As a child my mother used to make this biscuit at Christmas and Chinese New Year. They are very easy to make and keep well in an airtight tin, you may even like to double the recipe and make extra to give away.
The addition of prawns, chicken and ham makes this a meal in itself. In a Chinese banquet this is usually the penultimate course, just in case guests might still be a little hungry!
Tamarind is the pulp from the pods of the Tamarind tree. It has a sweet, sour, fruity aroma and taste and is used as a souring agent in curries and sambals. Interestingly it is a vital ingredient in the making of Worcestershire sauce. With this recipe the use of extra chillies is optional.
Desserts do not feature prominently on Chinese restaurant menus, maybe because after all the food consumed there is no space left for dessert. These pancakes are very simple to make and are delicious served on their own or with ice cream. The filling is available in our stores and online.
Frozen raw prawns are available in all our stores and are good value as there is a wide range to choose from. Individually frozen prawns can be separated and what you don’t need can be saved for another day. Do try to bring a freezer bag with you to ensure prawns do not defrost en-route.
A different way to roast duck, the sweetness of the sauce and the tartness of the mango salsa complement the duck. Left over duck can be made into a salad or wraps.
Nonyas are Straits born women from Singapore, Penang or Malacca, who have a culture and cuisine of their own in South East Asia – a unique, spicy, blend of Malay and Chinese. These noodles are served on special occasions like birthdays and weddings. I have used lean belly pork and fresh prawns in this recipe … Continued