Char Kway Teow (Noodles with Shrimp and Sausage)

Malaysian char kway teow noodles with bean sprouts and egg

Char kway teow is a Malaysian stir-fried noodle dish made with flat rice noodles cooked quickly in a hot wok with shrimp, Chinese sausage, egg and bean sprouts. The noodles are tossed in soy sauce and chili paste while the wok heat creates the lightly smoky flavor known as wok hei (read more about wok […]

Sambal Belacan (Malaysian Shrimp Paste Chili Condiment Recipe)

Sambal belacan in a ceramin dish

Sambal belacan is a Malaysian chili condiment made with fresh chilies, lime juice and toasted fermented shrimp paste. It’s sharp, spicy and beautifully savory, and even a small spoonful can completely change a dish. It’s made by crushing everything together for a chunky mixture. The paste doesn’t break down evenly, so you end up with […]

Curry Laksa (Malaysian Curry Noodle Soup with Shrimp)

A bowl of prepared Malaysian curry laksa with coconut milk, noodles, cilantro, chilies and more

Curry laksa is a coconut-based noodle soup built around a chili paste, shrimp, aromatics and spices. The broth turns a deep orange-red once the paste cooks out, and it thickens slightly as it simmers with coconut milk. The paste needs a few minutes in oil before any liquid goes in. If you rush that step, […]

Cauliflower Nasi Goreng (Low Carb Version)

Cauli Nasi Goreng

Cauliflower nasi goreng is a low carb version of the Indonesian fried rice dish, made by swapping cooked rice for finely chopped cauliflower. The seasoning still relies on kecap manis, garlic, chili and shallot, so the overall flavor still reads clearly as nasi goreng, even without the rice (which is, after all, the main component […]

Authentic Indonesian Nasi Goreng Recipe

Authentic nasi goreng is an Indonesian fried rice dish made with day-old rice, kecap manis and a mix of aromatics like garlic, chili and shallot. It’s usually cooked quickly in a hot pan and served with egg and simple toppings. One thing that makes a noticeable difference is the rice. Fresh rice gets soft and […]

Fried Shrimp Wontons with Water Chestnuts

Fried Shrimp Wontons

Shrimp or prawns are a very popular wonton filling and who can resist a wonton appetizer recipe – crisp wontons stuffed with a juicy shrimp and water chestnut mixture? The following easy fried shrimp wontons with water chestnuts recipe shows you how to make gorgeous little dumplings which taste amazing. Replace the sugar with sweetener […]