beverage-breakfast-ceramic-230477 for tea post part 2

I’ve always wondered what’s it like for those who can stomach different kinds of tea on any given day. Note that certain tea types are friendlier to the tummy compared to other types. Of course, there are other points to factor in. As part of my research on the tea culture in Malaysia, I spoke... Read More

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29-Mar-2019

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When was the last time you had the pungent yet flavourful petai?

A few months ago, my mother came back from the wet market with bunches of petai, also known as stink beans. Halfway through helping my mother to peel the pungent vegetable, which is a type of ulam, she asked if I would like to try eating it – raw. I mean, I’ve mostly eaten it... Read More

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02-Mar-2019

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Taking a leaf out of someone’s (tea) book (PART I)

I have never paid much attention to tea… until I found this particular box of organic earl grey from the grocer in a mall nearby where I live. It comes in loose leaf form, which could partly explain the level of fragrance and authenticity of the tea. Separately, on my trip to Taiwan this year,... Read More

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24-Oct-2017

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Peranakan food: Delighting the Malaysian palate

Mum: Ah Girl, there’s Ang Ku Kueh in the fridge. I heat up, you want? Me: No, I prefer curry puff. Mum: You-ah… Ok, ok. How many pieces do you want? Me: Hmm, two? Mum: Wait, wait. Let me handle the ang ku kueh first. The above conversation would somehow occur whenever there’s Peranakan (Nyonya)... Read More

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6 Popular Food Orders at Malaysia’s Indian-Muslim Restaurants

01-Sep-2016

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6 Popular Food Orders at Malaysia’s Indian-Muslim Restaurants

Indian-Muslim restaurants, some of which operate 24/7, are where many Malaysian foodies can be found. Be it for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner or supper. Here are six must-order food that Malaysians make. The cone-shaped tower-like Roti Tisu The cone-shaped tower-like roti tisu is huge! Everytime someone orders this, it’d definitely turn the heads of... Read More

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