Creamy, silky and incredibly tasty Thai Red Curry Shrimp will be your new go-to dish. It takes just 15 minutes to put together and tastes even better than takeout! I love Thai curries but am often disappointed when ordering them at restaurants as they tend to be too watery and soupy. I love my Thai curries …
Malaysian Satay Sauce is an incredibly flavorful spicy peanut sauce that pairs with Malaysian style satay. Check out my Malaysian Satay recipes here: Satay has been one of my favorite foods ever since I can remember. I had shared my Malaysian Chicken Satay and Chicken Satay Burger recipes here on Wok & Skillet before and …
Sawadee Ka! Hello! Do you love Thai food as much as I do? Yeah!! *virtual high-five* Here is a round-up featuring 17 super easy Thai recipes that are perfect for even the busiest of weeknights. These recipes are easier than ordering take-out. Which one will you try first? EASY GREEN CURRY WITH CHICKEN This is my version of comfort …
Apple Crisp Baked Apples are a fusion between the classic Apple Crisp and Baked Apple. Warm, tender baked apple topped with a delicious crunchy crisp. Serve with vanilla ice cream for an over-the-top dessert that everyone will love. I’ve had a serious craving for apples lately. I’ve always had a sweet tooth and wanted an …
Orange and Pepper Jelly is a unique, tasty blend of orange marmalade with red pepper jelly. It’s the best of both worlds. Add a habanero pepper for a spicy kick! Everybody has a favorite jam or jelly. Mine’s marmalade. A few years ago, I was introduced to pepper jelly and was immediately hooked. I had …
Asian Stir-Fried Clams is a simple but incredibly flavorful dish. The combination of these common Chinese-cooking ingredients really elevate the flavor of this wonderful shellfish. One of my Sunday morning rituals is to go to the local wet market to buy our fresh groceries. Last weekend, I couldn’t keep my eyes off these gorgeous looking …
Smooth, refreshing and delicious Mango and Orange Lassi. A smoothie you can enjoy during any season, and pairs exceptionally well with spicy dishes. Lassi is a yogurt-based drink that originated in India. There are several different types of Lassi – some are savory and some are sweet. Mango Lassi is hugely popular and can be found in just about any …
Chicken Satay Burger – Savory marinated chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce, zesty red onion and sliced cool cucumber…in a burger. No skewers required! Chicken Satay is one of the most popular SouthEast Asian dishes known all around the world. Most people recognize satay as marinated meat (usually beef or chicken) that is grilled on a …
Delicious grilled or pan-fried marinated chicken covered in a rich, bold black pepper sauce. Chicken Chop is quickly becoming one of my new favorite foods. The chicken is delicious enough on its own, but adding the sauce takes the dish to a whole new level of YUM! The two common sauces for Chicken Chop here in Malaysia …
Creamy and delicious Durian Ice Cream. Only 4 ingredients. No ice cream maker needed! In SouthEast Asia, the Durian is known as the King of Fruits. It is known for its extremely strong odor. The durian’s odor is so strong that it’s banned from most hotels and public transportation! Despite the strong smell, the taste is absolutely …
Nyonya Sambal Goreng is not to be confused with Indonesian Sambal Goreng. Nyonya is a blend of the Chinese and Malay cultures here in Malaysia. The blend of these cultures can be clearly seen in Nyonya cuisine where Chinese and Malay ingredients as well as cooking techniques are intermingled to form truly unique recipes. Nobody really …
Take a walk down Chinatown in any part of the world and you’ll very likely see Crispy Roasted Pork Belly hanging in racks alongside Chinese BBQ Pork and Roasted Duck displayed in restaurant windows. This very popular Cantonese dish is often served with rice, but also can be enjoyed by itself (dipped in a little bit of Chinese Style Hot …
Penang, Malaysia has been recognized over and over again for being among the top cities in the world for street food. Basically, it’s heaven for a food blogger like me. I’m so lucky to call this place my home. These articles will give you a glimpse of the foodie life here: Forbes – The World’s Top …
Tea steeped with spices such as cinnamon, cloves and star anise give these Chinese Tea Eggs a truly unique aroma and flavor. The dark color of the tea seeps into the very lightly cracked egg shell to create a really cool marble effect. Chinese Tea Eggs (also known as Marbled Tea Eggs or Tea Leaf …
I love a good bowl of cold ice cream while it’s really hot outside. Don’t you? What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Here in Malaysia, it’s summer all year round. We don’t get the 4 seasons here; we only have two – the hot season, and the rainy season. Any time is the perfect …
Ever had a dish so good at a restaurant that you searched high and low for the recipe so that you can enjoy it at home? One of my readers, Sandy W., enjoyed a Bacon Wrapped Shrimp With Vegetables dish at a Chinese restaurant years ago and has been trying to find the recipe. She hasn’t …
These Pineapple Jam Tarts are the perfect blend of flaky, buttery goodness and delectable homemade pineapple jam, making your Lunar New Year celebration even more delightful! As the Lunar New Year approaches, I find myself particularly excited this year. It marks my first celebration in Malaysia with my extended family after living abroad in the …
I love bananas but I don’t love how quickly they turn brown. I often buy too many bananas and they end up turning brown but fortunately, I can freeze the over-ripe bananas and make this super easy banana bread! This is my go-to recipe that yields perfect banana bread every time. I make this banana …
Thai Mango and Sticky Rice may look simple, but it is outrageously delicious. The rice is creamy, rich and smooth, and pairs so well with the sweet, ripe fresh mango. Happy New Year! Wow! What a year it has been. I’m celebrating this new year by sharing a recipe for one of my favourite desserts – Thai …
Today’s post is extra special as it is a virtual baby shower for a blogger friend, Michelle from Vitamin Sunshine! I’ve teamed up with several other bloggers to put together this special celebration for Michelle. Special thanks to Robin from Simply Fresh Dinners for organizing this! Michelle and I connected because for a while, we lived flip-flopped …
Lobster and Bacon Mac and Cheese is the ultimate one-pan comfort food. Smoked cheddar is used to complement the smokey bacon, along with stretchy mozzarella, savoury garlic butter, and big chunks of sweet lobster. This post is super special to me for two reasons: * This is going to be part of a virtual baby …
We’ve been in Penang for two weeks now and of course, we have been thoroughly enjoying the local cuisine! I knew I missed Malaysian food but forgot how much I missed it. So you can imagine my excitement when I was browsing the web last week and came across a local cooking class!! I knew I …
Hey Hi Hello!! This is my first recipe post from the beautiful island of Penang, Malaysia. We just moved here last week. Hooray! I’m so excited to be back on the blogosphere. We’ve been incredibly busy the last few weeks packing and getting ready for the big move so I apologize for the silence here. As …
We are counting down the days before the big move! Only 8 more days to go! We leave on August 4th (2015) and things have been a little hectic as we get ready to move across the globe. I’ve lived here for the past 15 years. I’m going to miss Oregon so much. One of …