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Mee Rebus

Posted on 01. Sat, 2011 by in Asian Recipes, Malaysian, Rice/Noodles, SE Asian, Soup

Mee Rebus

Mee Rebus is a “mamak” Malay-Indian street food. The noodles are boiled “rebus” and served with egg noodles. Recipe by Chef Linda Tay Esposito.

Chicken Curry Kapitan

Posted on 11. Tue, 2010 by in Asian Recipes, Chefs, Malaysian, Poultry, SE Asian

Chicken Curry Kapitan

Malaysian curries do not rely on dried spices like cumin or coriander, but use more fragrant herbs and roots like lemongrass, galangal (blue ginger) and fresh tumeric.

Recipe by Chef Linda Tay Esposito

Curry Laksa

Posted on 10. Wed, 2010 by in Asian Recipes, Chefs, Malaysian, Meat, Poultry, Rice/Noodles, SE Asian, Seafood

Curry Laksa

There are many different kinds of laksa. Generally speaking, laksa is a spicy broth, frequently made with a coconut cream base, served with a variety of meats and herbs. Recipe by Chef Linda Tay Esposito

Sambal & Cucumber Finger Sandwiches

Posted on 06. Sat, 2010 by in Asian Snacks, Malaysian

Sambal & Cucumber Finger Sandwiches

“The British have their dainty cucumber sandwich….eaten with raised pinkies. Malaysia, a former British colony, added a little a lot of spice to the cucumber sandwich, and came up with the sambal sandwich”, by Chef Linda Tay Esposito.

Chendol (Sweet Jellies in Iced Coconut Milk)

Posted on 06. Thu, 2010 by in Malaysian, Sweets

Chendol (Sweet Jellies in Iced Coconut Milk)

Courtesy of Quick & Easy Asian Desserts

Butter Prawns with Curry Leaves

Posted on 06. Tue, 2010 by in Asian Recipes, Malaysian, Seafood

Butter Prawns with Curry Leaves

“A true fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and Western flavors. It is highly advisable to fry the shrimps with shells on to capture the full flavor of the shrimps”. By Chef Linda Tay Esposito.

Penang Fried Kuey Teow

Posted on 05. Mon, 2010 by in Asian Recipes, Malaysian, Rice/Noodles, Seafood

Penang Fried Kuey Teow

“A favorite street food in Malaysia. When I used to wait for my fried Kuey Teow at my favorite hawker stall, I was always fascinated by the lightning speed that the dish is prepared in”. Recipe by Chef Linda Tay Esposito

Sweet Potato Curry Puffs

Posted on 05. Sun, 2010 by in Appetizers/Dim Sum, GF-Adaptable, Malaysian, Vegetable/Tofu

Sweet Potato Curry Puffs

By Carol Selva Rajah, Malaysian Cooking: A Master Cook Reveals Her Best Recipes

A twist on the familiar vegetarian curry puffs, this great party dish is a pure vegetarian version with rich mint and onion aromas that are released with each bite into a savoury parcel. Serve the puffs with Mint Chutney if you like.

Sugar-Pickled Mustard “Mui Choy” Pork

Posted on 04. Tue, 2010 by in Asian Recipes, Malaysian, Meat, SE Asian

Sugar-Pickled Mustard “Mui Choy” Pork

This is a very typical Hakka dish. The “Hakka” people (translated as “guest people”) are migrants from the countrysides of Guangdong and several central Chinese provinces and settled in a small area near the east river in Guangdong. Recipe by Chef Linda Tay Esposito

Chicken Rice with Fresh Dipping Sauces

Posted on 04. Sun, 2010 by in Malaysian, Poultry, Rice/Noodles

Chicken Rice with Fresh Dipping Sauces

By Carol Selva Rajah, Malaysian Cooking: A Master Cook Reveals Her Best Recipes