Ayam pongteh is a very popular nyonya / peranakan dish from Malacca. It uses basic ingredients and is easy to cook compared to the normally labour intensive nyonya cooking. AYAM PONGTEH RECIPE (CHICKEN AND POTATO STEW) adapted from Simple Dish Online serves 4 Ingredients: 800g chicken, cut into bite-size 4 potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 medium carrots, … Continue reading
When I saw Local Kitchen’s post about ‘Cock-a-leekie soup’, I thought she made up the name. But it turns out that this is a Scottish soup dish with leeks and chicken stock. I find the name really amusing. The traditional version of this soup uses prunes but Kaela from Local Kitchen does not seem to be … Continue reading
Making this is easier than you think. All the ingredients cook really quickly so timing is crucial. Clean and cook the rice first as that will take longer to cook. Then chop all ingredients and set aside on a plate. This will make a quick and hot meal for when it is cold outside. Enjoy! … Continue reading
Hot and sour soup These days, I try to stock up on lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves when I shop at the oriental store, making sure I never run out of them. Lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves freeze well so it is great to have them at hand as it is a staple in most … Continue reading
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