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 […]

Soup vs Stew vs Chowder | What’s the Difference Between Them?

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Soup vs stew is an often-asked question, so let’s look at what sets these apart, as well as chowders and bisques. They’re all similar, after all, and share some things in common. There are so many different terms for foods. Sometimes it can be hard to tell one from the other. For example, how many […]