KL Hokkien Mee is by far one of my favourite 大炒 noodle dishes. This vegan version has thick yellow noodles, tempeh and cabbage smothered in a fragrant black sauce. Enjoy with crispy tofu and a side of chili sauce. Traditionally, KL Hokkien Mee is cooked over charcoal in a wok to achieve the ultimate wok …
These vegan potato croquettes are creamy, stuffed with cheese and coated in rice puffs to give a unique crunch. Some time ago, I wanted to deep-fry something but realized that my stock of breadcrumbs had run out. A big bag of rice puffs I purchased a few months back caught my eye and I thought, …
These snow skin mooncakes are soft and sweet, filled with a ginger-infused purple sweet potato paste and toasted walnuts. This recipe was created in September 25, 2020. The photos were updated on September 19th, 2021. In Malaysia, brightly coloured lanterns and festive Chinese music herald the coming of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The most obvious sign …
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This vegan seitan char siu looks and tastes as close to Chinese BBQ pork as it can get. Meaty, savoury, sweet and easy to make. I have a tofu char siu recipe on the blog and it’s really delicious, but I wanted to try out a seitan version. So I combined that together with my …
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Springy noodles coated in a simple yet flavourful sauce, topped with minced tofu and char siu – my vegan take on Sarawakian Kolo Mee. In light of Malaysia Day, I thought of sharing one of my favourite Sarawakian dishes – Kolo Mee. I don’t think I’ve ever tasted the OG kolo mee in Sarawak, but …
Learn how to make the best Tau Foo Fah with homemade soy milk. Silky smooth and soft soybean pudding served with sweet ginger syrup. At most markets in Malaysia, you’re sure to find at least one vendor selling homemade soymilk and tau foo fah. The soybean pudding is soft, silky and smooth, paired with a …
Vegan mochi pancakes topped with a mixed berry sauce. Incredibly fluffy and tender but chewy! After I posted a TikTok for mochi waffles, someone suggested I try mochi pancakes next so I had to make it. Are these pancakes gluten-free? I tried a gluten-free version with glutinous rice flour + rice flour, and it came …
Vegan mochi waffles – the perfect balance of crisp and chewy. A quick and easy breakfast, snack or dessert. I recently discovered mochi waffles, and I’m never going back to regular ones. Texturally speaking, these guys are the perfect balance of crisp and chewy. I added chocolate chips to mine, but for a more Asian-inspired …
The love and pride of Malaysia – this vegan nasi lemak features fragrant coconut rice, sweet spicy sambal, fresh cucumbers and peanuts. Mushroom rendang elevates it to the next level. Selamat Hari Merdeka, Malaysia! If you’re reading this on the day it’s been published, today is Malaysia’s Independence Day. No dish better represents Malaysia than …
Vegan Mushroom Rendang – monkey head mushrooms in a spicy flavourful gravy made with fresh spices, coconut milk and more. Quite the ubiquitous dish in Malaysia. Rendang is one of those dishes you HAVE to try when you’re in Malaysia, and I have yet to meet a fellow Malaysian who doesn’t like rendang. It’s one …