Babi Pongteh Recipe (Nyonya Braised Pork with Fermented Soybean Paste)

A bowl of babi pongteh, or Nyonya braised pork.

Babi pongteh is a classic Peranakan braised pork dish made with fermented soybean paste, garlic and palm sugar. It’s cooked slowly until the pork turns tender and the sauce thickens into a rich, savory gravy. Unlike many Southeast Asian pork dishes that rely on chilies, this one focuses on depth and balance. The fermented soybean […]

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 […]