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Sambal & Cucumber Finger Sandwiches

Posted on 06. Sat, 2010 by shelisa 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.

Butter Prawns with Curry Leaves

Posted on 06. Tue, 2010 by shelisa 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 shelisa 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

Sugar-Pickled Mustard “Mui Choy” Pork

Posted on 04. Tue, 2010 by shelisa 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

Laksa Johor

Posted on 04. Tue, 2010 by shelisa in Asian Recipes, Chefs, Malaysian, Rice/Noodles, SE Asian, Seafood

Laksa Johor

Laksa is really the king of street foods. Laksa Johor is my all-time favorite of the laksa family.

Recipe by Chef Linda Tay Esposito

Zongzi – Cantonese “Joong”

Posted on 03. Tue, 2010 by shelisa in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Asian Recipes, Chinese, Meat

Zongzi – Cantonese “Joong”

“Zongzi” is the pyramid shaped rice dumplings wrapped with bamboo leaves – frequently called “Chinese tamales” this side of the Pacific. Recipe by Chef Linda Tay Esposito.

Mee Rebus

Posted on 03. Mon, 2010 by shelisa 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.

Assam Laksa

Posted on 03. Mon, 2010 by shelisa in Asian Recipes, Japanese, Rice/Noodles, Salad, Soup

Assam Laksa

My mouth starts to water at the thought of the tang, sour, saltiness and spiciness of this beloved noodle dish. Recipe by Chef Linda Tay Esposito

Chicken Curry

Posted on 03. Mon, 2010 by shelisa in Asian Recipes, Malaysian, Poultry

Chicken Curry

This is a classic chicken curry, Chinese Malaysian-style. It goes really well with tumeric sticky rice. Recipe by Chef Linda Tay Esposito.

Cabbage Masak Lemak

Posted on 03. Wed, 2010 by shelisa in Asian Recipes, Malaysian, SE Asian, Vegetable/Tofu

Cabbage Masak Lemak

“Comfort food” cabbage stew a great complement to any meal. Recipe by Chef Linda Tay Esposito.