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Straits Chinese (Nyonya) Chicken

Posted by RotiJala  

'Inche Kabin' is the inspiration for this oven roasted chicken. Inche Kabin, a favourite pre-marinated chicken dish among the Babas and Nonyas of Straits Settlements in old Malaya (now Malaysia), is traditionally double fried. This version would... MORE»

Recipe #398037

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Crayfish Lamb's Lettuce Salad

Posted by RotiJala  

A fresh-tasting, good-looking and satisfying salad that's reminiscent of a good prawn cocktail. You can purchase the pre-packed shelled, lightly salted and cooked crayfish at a supermarket for convenience. Lamb's Lettuce (Nuesslisalat in German)... MORE»

Recipe #367594

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Flat Meatballs (Frikadeller-Style Patties)

Posted by RotiJala  

Mildly spiced and herbed with the meat flavour enhanced with sesame oil and soy sauce for an Asian touch, these go down well with both children and adults. Serve with potato wedges, gravy and/or ketchup. Note: The German Frikadeller typically... MORE»

Recipe #364023

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Curry Paste

Posted by RotiJala  

This is basically a South-East Asian curry paste which you can adjust to your taste and according to if you're cooking veggies, fish (lighter and tangier), chicken or red meat (heavier flavours and spices). With or without coconut milk is up to... MORE»

Recipe #353111

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India-Style Crackers

Posted by RotiJala  

A tasty low-calorie, almost guilt-free snack. I concocted this based on an inspiration from Murukku (a fried Indian snack done in coils) and Lavash bread. MORE»

Recipe #347554

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Yummiest Chewy Coconut Cranberry Bars

Posted by RotiJala  

The aroma of coconut, almond extract, sugar and egg baking in the oven is enough to make my salivary glands happy. The added tanginess of the dried cranberries and slight crunchiness of the almond nibs are a bonus on top of all that yummy... MORE»

Recipe #345575

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Mashed Banana Fritters

(2 reviews) Posted by RotiJala  

It's a popular Malaysian snack that's traditionally deep-fried, but here I am pan-frying it in a smidgen of butter or cooking oil. That works too and it's way healthier. ^_^ Children love it, too, as it's mildly sweet. Great as an afternoon snack... MORE»

Recipe #337687

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Aromatic Chicken Rendang

(2 reviews) Posted by RotiJala  

A traditional Malay dish, Rendang is a specialized dry-ish curry that is made distinctive by adding dry-fried grated coconut towards the end of cooking time. It is made with chicken or beef (this takes an hour and a half at least to get tender)... MORE»

Recipe #336962

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Eggless Tender Flaky Scones

Posted by RotiJala  

This lovely textured scone is from a chef at Hastings House, Canada. The key to its tenderness is not overhandling the dough. Best served with clotted cream, whipped cream with a touch of powdered sugar or marmalade. It's the easiest, best tasting... MORE»

Recipe #336946

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