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Sauropus androgynus, Cangkuk Manis, Katuk, Amame shiba (アマメシバ), 马尼菜, sayur manis, Lakian chai masak lemak

My days of growing up in Kuching, Sarawak I only ever known cangkuk manis or mani chai cooked 3 ways. In Pan Mee soup, fry with eggs and masak lemak like this. I have seen people adding to BiHoon goreng (fry vermicelli) etc but that’s individual prerogative I believe, not traditional but I can stand … Continue reading Sauropus androgynus, Cangkuk Manis, Katuk, Amame shiba (アマメシバ), 马尼菜, sayur manis, Lakian chai masak lemak

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Pomelo, Prawn and Cellophane (bean thread) noodles salad – Special

Pomelo, prawns and cellophane noodles salads is my final decision. A friend gave me a pomelo a couple of weeks ago and I have been wondering what to do with it. I know that some medicines may interact dangerously with pomelos and some pomelo hybrids, including grapefruit, some limes, and some oranges and I am taking one … Continue reading Pomelo, Prawn and Cellophane (bean thread) noodles salad – Special

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Torch Ginger Flower Chicken cooked with shrimp paste – Special

Torch Ginger Flower Chicken cooked with belacan aka shrimp paste – Sambal Belacan Ayam Bunga Kantan. For reason unknown I love torch ginger, the smell, the taste, it’s fragrance, I just love them. When I got 2 huge jars from a friend who came back to UK from Malaysia I happily spent days thinking how to make … Continue reading Torch Ginger Flower Chicken cooked with shrimp paste – Special