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 […]

Penang Asam Laksa (Malaysian Tamarind Fish Noodle Soup)

A bowl of Penang assam laksa soup with garnishes on a wooden table.

This recipe for Penang asam laksa is a Malaysian noodle soup built around a tamarind broth and flaked fish. The broth is sharp, savory and just a bit spicy. It’s important you add the tamarind gradually. If too much goes in early, the broth is going to get harsh and mask everything else. It’s easier […]

Kolo Mee Recipe (Malaysian Noodles with Char Siu)

Kolo mee - Sarawak dry egg noodles with minced pork and char siu.

Kolo mee is a dry noodle dish from Sarawak, most closely linked with Kuching. Egg noodles are tossed with a light savory sauce, then topped with minced pork, char siu and fried shallots. The texture’s what makes it work. The noodles need to stay springy and lightly coated, not wet. If they end up sitting […]

Lasagna Soup without Noodles

lasagna soup without noodles

Lasagna soup without noodles. Is your mouth watering yet? Yes it is possible, so read on! This is a delicious dish and it’s absolutely perfect for fall or winter. Everything you love about lasagna you’re going to love about this lasagna inspired soup. It’s like a mouthwatering bowl of comfort food which you’re going to […]

Edamame Noodle Salad with Almonds

Edamame salad with noodles

This edamame noodle salad is a fantastic recipe and boasts wonderful Asian accents in every mouthful. Making this edamame salad recipe couldn’t be simpler. You just need to prepare and combine the salad ingredients, whisk all the dressing ingredients together then combine the lot to make a colorful, healthy salad. This is a vegetarian edamame […]