Malaysia’s Original Fusion Foods: Hainanese Cuisine

Malaysians, when it comes to a lot of things - we really like to fight and complain many many. But there's one thing you don't mess with us about, and that is food. With a rich history, Malaysia is a multi-racial and multi-cultural nation. With influences from native ethnic groups, Malays, Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and …

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Tau Hu Far, Tau Hu Near, But Tau Hu Brains?

One of my favourite breakfasts come in the form of a small bowl of soft pudding-like tofu drizzled in sweet sugar syrup. With its soft, smooth texture and light refreshing taste - it makes for a delightful way to start my day. https://www.instagram.com/p/BhEP7oPHtYx/?taken-by=laureltxm Hailing from a family fortunate enough to have relatives in the soybean …

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You sure anot this is Hokkien Mee? Yes I confirm!

Some years ago, I met up with a friend in KL to hangout (dis the friend who always cries 'bojio' one). We ended up getting lunch at a tze char (Chinese home-cooked style food) restaurant. Despite it being a tze char place, there was "Hokkien Mee" written on the menu. Craving for some soup noodles, I …

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Chap Goh Mei, Chap Goh Meh! Tangyuan & Pengat!

With this year's Chinese New Year coming to an end *sobs*, I recalled a conversation I had with my Mainland Chinese friends about the things we'd do during Chap Goh Meh, like visiting temples, eating tangyuan (glutinous rice balls), family dinners etc... Then I remember the confused looks they gave me when I brought up …

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