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Confessions of a Malaysian-born, London-based foodblogger in search of the perfect meal…
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theboywhoatetheworld cooks: Curry Kapitan
Curry Kapitan is easily my favourite Malaysian curry of them all. In my opinion, no dish better epitomizes the marriage between Chinese and Malay influences better than this Penang Nyonya icon. Richer, thicker and drier than your usual chicken curry, I love the incredible balance of flavours from the chillies, lemongrass, galangal and turmeric. Toasted ‘belacan’ […]
One score and seven years ago…
February 2, 2013
…this boy was brought into this world. And he’s still eating it. Good friends. G&Ts + beers aplenty. A spread of my favourite Nyonya and Asian home-cooked dishes. And a flaming Tiramisu birthday cake courtesy of the better half. Here’s the highlight reel from a storm of a 27th birthday cookout featuring some of my fondest […]
theboywhoatetheworld cooks: Kerabu Chicken and Woodear Salad
December 15, 2012
As much as I love eating and cooking the Nyonya food I grew up with, I must admit that the sheer number of ingredients required can sometimes be a bit off-putting. A Nyonya chilli paste alone can often require up to 10 ingredients, some of which are particularly difficult to source abroad. Hence, although I’ve […]
theboywhoatetheworld cooks: Kiam Hu Kut Gulai (Nyonya salted fish bone curry)
November 24, 2012
Kiam hu kut gulai (salted fish bone curry) has got to be one of my ultimate favourite Malaysian Nyonya curries. It has been one of our family meal staples for as long as I can remember and it’s a dish I always have without fail when I’m back home visiting. The combination of the fragrant lemongrass based chilli […]
theboywhoatetheworld cooks: 5-spice Honey Roast Chicken with Momofuku Octo Vinaigrette
March 3, 2012
I love it when I stumble upon a recipe that I just know I will be cooking up time and time again after the first pilot run. And if there’s one oh-so-simple recipe which has gone straight to the top of the pile of such staples, it would have to be this Momofuku-style Baked Chicken wing […]
theboywhoatetheworld cooks: Slow-cooked Lamb Shanks in Harissa and Red Wine
January 5, 2012
Ironically, the first post I find myself writing in 2012 is actually about the last meal I cooked up in 2011. For a few years running now, I’ve continued to boycott eating out on New Year’s Eve… reallocating the budget towards a bottle of good bubbly for the countdown instead =P. What I find most […]
The Xmas Eve feast: 2011 edition
December 25, 2011
It was the return of the annual Christmas Eve potluck feast at my place again last night. I’m writing this post still curled up in bed on Christmas morning (well, noon actually), nursing a slightly bloated stomach (and mild hangover of course)… But after the over-indulgence of our 5 kg Goose, 3 kg Cherry Coke […]
theboywhoatetheworld cooks: Mee Siam (Spicy Rice Vermicelli)
December 3, 2011
As London enters deeper into the winter months and temperatures start to dip, I find myself turning to the chilli-based recipes of home for warmth. If there’s one website I regard as the holy grail of South East Asian recipes, it would have to be Rasa Malaysia. Even if you’re not planning on doing any cooking, the […]
theboywhoatetheworld and Jo cook: Squid Ink Spaghetti with Mussels and Scallops
November 6, 2011
If you’re looking for a quick, presto mid-week supper, it doesn’t get faster cooking-wise than mussels. Apart from the debearding and cleaning of the mussels that can take a wee bit of time, this dish is dead easy to make and everything else from prepping to serving should take no longer than 30 minutes. A […]
Levi Roots’ style Jerk Chicken
August 29, 2011
I think the Levi Roots story is an incredibly inspiring one for any budding food entrepreneur. It’s pretty amazing to see what the man has done with his brand to date ever since that unforgettable episode on Dragon’s Den when he brought his guitar into the den to charm Peter Jones and Richard Farleigh to […]
Bloody Mary Fish Stew
August 20, 2011
I woke up today craving for a good ol’ Bloody Mary… the type with a perfectly balanced, heart-warming blend of Spicy Tomato juice, Tabasco and Worcestershire (and a kick-ass glug of bitter-sweet Vodka of course). Then I remembered having come across just the thing that would do the job… an ingenious recipe for Bloody Mary […]
Kimchi Glass Noodles
July 24, 2011
It’s a little embarrassing, but i quite often find myself being spoken to in Korean. It’s hilarious… for that split second, i get to see that twinkle in a complete stranger’s eyes as they make a gesture towards me as they would a familiar face before launching a barrage of Korean at me, only to […]
Project Macaron – Take 2: C’est un désastre
April 16, 2011
When I embarked on Project Macaron earlier this year, I promised that I would share a no holds barred account of all the tears and failures in my quest for the perfect home-made Macaron. Here I present to thee the sequel. I must warn you to brace yourselves though because its a serious blooper reel of […]
Project Macaron
March 6, 2011
Today, armed with piping bag in one hand and Jill Colonna’s Mad about Macarons in the other, I made my first ever Macaron at home – embarking on what is undoubtedly going to be the most frustrating culinary challenge I’ve ever set myself. As a self-declared baking noob, you are cordially invited over the rest of this […]
Tomato Salsa
February 12, 2011
I’ve started to develop a real soft spot for Mexican food and cookery. The flurry of openings of great Mexican Street food eateries such as Boho Mexica, Lupita and Wahaca have really put the cuisine on the map in London. For me, there’s an intriguing mystery about the food culture of this faraway land… from the […]
Caldo Verde
January 23, 2011
I admit, I’ve never been a big Nigel Slater fan. Lately though, some of his simple, hearty supper recipes are starting to win me over. This Portuguese Kale and Potato broth recipe is a real winner of a winter warmer… ideal for these cold, dark and soggy January weekends. Best of all, its dead easy to […]
XinJiang Style Lamb Chops
January 9, 2011
If there was one thing I didn’t do enough in 2010, it was trying my hand at new cuisines at home. It’s not that I didn’t do any home-cooking at all last year. But in the 2 or 3 times a week that I did cook something up, out of sheer convenience and laziness, it […]
Xmas Potluck Feast.
December 25, 2010
Some shots from a terrific Xmas Eve potluck feast at my place last night. Kudos to everyone who made the night happen and thanks for all the food, booze and great company! Some nibbles got the party started… as did Astrid’s Antipasti board. Nigella’s Cherry Coke Gammon made a comeback… …as did our customary KFC […]
Project Terrine.
December 11, 2010
| Trial #1: Pork, Asparagus and Pistachio Terrine | I’ve been brainstorming what to cook up to for a friend’s upcoming Christmas do and wanted a relatively simple starter that wouldn’t become soggy and require the fuss of reheating on arrival. A block of Terrine, lovely cold or at room temperature seemed to the fit […]
March 2, 2013
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