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Chinese New Year Cake (Leen Goh/Nian Gao)

January 27, 2021

it’s soft, it’s delightfully chewy, and it’s perfectly sweet.

leen goh or nian gao is my favourite once-a-year snack that brings me back to eating it directly out of the pan with my sisters growing up. it’s especially delicious sliced and dipped in whisked eggs before frying to crispy, golden perfection (similar to french toast)! this cake is not to be eaten in large triangular prisms but in domino-sized rectangles, a few pieces at a time.

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Sous-Vide Hainan Chicken Rice

October 22, 2020

this is my homage to hainanese chicken rice. a ubiquitous dish found throughout parts of east and southeast asia, and a dish that hits close to home.

what I love about hainanese chicken rice is that it’s an incredibly simple dish. skin-on, bone-in chicken is poached in a ginger scallion broth until just cooked through. the broth is then used to cook rice, ‘cause that sh*t ain’t going to waste! the results are tender, succulent meat with glistening skin, paired with punchy dipping sauces and schmaltzy rice. it takes experience to master, but when done right, hainanese chicken rice can be utter perfection.

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Sambal Maple Quinoa Bowl with Peanut Dressing

October 21, 2020

an all around feel-good grain bowl with glazey carrots, charred broc, jammy onions and savoury shroomies. a lot of the time, peanut sauce is too thick for my liking so this sauce is thinner than most without sacrificing on flavour. feel free to sub the peanut butter with any other nut butter (or even tahini!) if there’s an allergy involved.

Photo by Jess Kal Photography

Smacked Cucumber Salad

October 7, 2020

a refreshingly tangy and savoury cucumber salad that comes together in a snap.

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Gluten-Free Sichuanese Liang Mian (Noodles with Sesame Chili Dressing)

October 7, 2020

sichuanese cold noodles, known as liang mian, are zingy, fiery and packed with flave! they should really be called BIG FLAVOUR NOODLES as the sesame chili dressing leaves a party in your mouth after every bite.

I personally like to eat these noodles warm or at room temp, but if it’s a particularly hot day, you can refrigerate them for 20 minutes before consuming for a refreshingly punchy treat.

you can be pretty flexible with the additions in terms of vegetables and proteins, as the sesame chili dressing will enhance the flavour of just about anything.