Almost everyone knows that Ipoh is famous for its fat, juicy and crunchy bean sprouts. As a matter of fact, these bean sprouts are best paired with the tender, steamed chicken. Therefore, it’s not surprising to hear that tourists would look for a good chicken rice shop whenever they step into this humble little city of Ipoh. […]
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Kimchi Stew (Kimchi-jjigae)
A warm, spicy and steaming pot of stew is surely the best dish to be served on a cold and rainy day. Kimchi stew or Kimchi-jjigae (김치찌개), made with kimchi and other ingredients, namely scallions, onions, silken beancurd and pork has been my favourite stew since my last visit to South Korea. Kimchi-jjigae is cooked […]
Ginger Chicken Stew with Fermented Soybean
For those who’ve been following my previous post on Bentong, you’d have known that I bought the well-known Bentong ginger. Since then, I’ve been contemplating the types of dishes I can come up with, considering that my other half is not a big fan of ginger. Hence, it’s surely a tad tricky to come up with a dish to his […]
Spicy Eggplant with Minced Pork
Chinese eggplant with minced pork and fermented soybean paste (taucu) along with the strong kick of spiciness from dried red chillies is a dish that you will never go wrong with in a meal. Who would have expected that with only a few simple ingredients I could whip up such an appetising dish? Spicy eggplant is commonly […]
Chinese Anchovies Fried Rice
Weekends are the days that hubby and I have to be awake early to get ourselves ready for church. Hence, most of the time, we would just grab a quick bite or gulp down food in any coffee shop. I definitely dislike those rushing moments, as I believe that one should slowly enjoy the food with their loved ones. […]
Herbal Chicken with Bénédictine D.O.M
Those who have tasted Bénédictine D.O.M herbal liqueur will agree with me how distinctive the taste of the liqueur is. You will not forget the mild herbal notes on the nose, with the right amount of sweetness, along with hints of herbs and spices. You will also feel the warmth lingering through all your body’s systems. My hubby religiously ensures […]