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Nyonya Cakes

340 gm wet rice flour or rice flour
225 gm sago flour
1/4 tsp salt
855 ml (11/2 coconut) coconut milk
ingredients b:
425 ml water
450 gm sugar
8 screwpine leaves (if unable to obtain screwpine leaves, use vanilla essence 1 tsp)
red food colouring

Mix A till smooth. Set aside. Boil ingredients B till sugar dissolves. Leave the syrup to thicken a bit then strain. Pour the hot boiled syrup gradually into the flour mixture, stirring all the time till it is well blended. Divide flour mixture into two portions. Set aside one portion (uncoloured) and add red colouring in another portion. Grease a round or square tin. Place it in a steamer and pour 140 ml of uncoloured batter in the tin. Steam each layer for six or eight minutes. Pour alternatively the red and uncoloured batter and steam till mixture is used up. Note: Stir the mixture each time before pouring into the tin. Test each layer is cooked before making the next layer. You can use your fingertips to check if the layer is cooked. It can take more then the required 8 minutes. It is required to leave the cake to cool down completely before cutting and serving.

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Chicken Rice

1 big chicken (clean and cut into 12 pcs)
600 gm long grain rice (wash and drain)
960 ml chicken stock
3 nips garlic (chopped finely)
1/2 chicken cube (optional)
2 screwpine leaves (knotted)(optional)
2 tbsp chicken lard/oil
1 tbsp margerine
1/4 tsp salt

Take a bit of chicken fat and extract oil. (add the fat in a wok and leave it in the fire. The oil will come out by itself) .Throw the fat away and leave the oil in the wok. Add in the margerine and fry the chopped garlic until fragrant. Add in the drained rice and combine the rice with the garlic for 1 -2 minutes. Close fire. Transfer the rice to a rice cooker. Add in the chicken stock, screwpine leaves, crumble the chicken cube and salt. Cook until rice is done. Stir with a fork. (Note: For those who do not want to use the lard, substitute with margerine)

For the Chicken:

Boil the chicken with water to get the chicken stock. Dish out the chicken in a bowl. Sieve the chicken stock before using. Marinate the chicken with 4 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp thick soya sauce, 2 tbsp light soya sauce, Add a few drops of sesame oil, 1/4 tsp salt and 1-1/2 tsp sugar. Deep fry the chicken in oil or roast it in the oven (220o C for 15-20 min) (Since the chicken is already cooked fry it for 5 min only)

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Laksa Lemak Nyonya

500 gm yellow noodles/vermicelli/spaghetti For Garnishing:
1 inch galangal(lengkuas) 2 fried firm tofu (sliced thinly)
2 stalks lemon grass (crushed) 10 fish balls/chicken balls
1/2" turmeric root 1 pc fish cake (sliced thinly)
10 nos shallots 20 gm bean sprouts
2 tbsp coriander seed 5 boiled egg (halved)
5 dried chillies 2 tbsp fried shallots
2-3 cup light coconut milk 1 cup shredded cucumber
10 nos tofu puffs (tofu pok) chopped spring onions
2 sprigs curry leaves
salt & sugar
oil

Grind into a paste the galangal, turmeric root, shallots, dried chillies and coriander seeds. Saute the paste with enough oil. Once the aroma rise add in the light coconut milk, lemon grass, salt and sugar. Lower the flame and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Finally add in the tofu puffs and curry leaves.

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Malaysian Chicken Curry

3 skinless chicken thighs
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon onions, minced
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons chili paste
2 red chili, chopped
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons curry leaves, chopped

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan. Once hot, turn heat down to medium hot and saute onion, garlic, chopped chilli, ginger for 2 minutes. Stir in curry powder, mix well for another minute. Stir in chilli paste, stir fry until well-combined. Add curry leaves and lemongrass, stir fry until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Add about 1 cup of water and coconut milk. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add the chicken pieces and let cook over low heat for approximately 20 minutes, adding more water if you find it too dry. In the meantime, dry fry the dessicated coconut with turmeric, ground ginger, garlic powder, chilli flakes, salt and pepper until lightly browned (you can also toast it in the oven at 300°F for 510mins but you have to watch it VERY carefully as it burns quickly; you may need to stir once or twice). Add the evaporated milk to the curry, stir well. Add the vegetables and simmer for another 10 minutes. You may add some salt and pepper if desired (i usually add a good dash of black pepper). Finally, stir in the dessicated coconut (the mixture should be quite thick). Serve over hot coconut rice (nasi lemak), garnished with sliced cucumber. Add salt to taste and serve with rice.

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Hokkien Mee

600 g hokkien noodles 4 small fresh red chilies, seeded,sliced
2 eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon water 200 g red capsicums, seeded,sliced
60 ml vegetable oil 150 g green capsicum, seeded,sliced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 4 green onions, sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed 100 g shredded chinese cabbage
80 ml ketjap manis 400 g chinese barbecue pork, sliced
60 ml oyster sauce

Rinse noodles under hot water; drain. Transfer to a large bowl, separate with a fork (being careful not to break them). Heat a large oiled non-stick pan; pour in half the combined eggs and water. Swirl pan to make a thin omelette; cook until just set. Transfer omelette to board, roll tightly, cut into thin strips. Repeat with remaining egg
mixture. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok or large pan; stir-fry ginger, garlic, chilli and sugar until fragrant. Add vegetables; stir-fry until cabbage is just wilted. Remove vegetables from pan. Heat remaining oil in same pan; stir-fry noodles 2 minutes. Add vegetables, pork and combined sauces; stir-fry until heated through. Serve sprinklered with omelette strips.

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Fish in Hot Coconut milk

oil for deep frying To Be Grind/Pounded:
500g spanish mackeral(tenggiri) 2 cm ginger
turmeric powder and salt -rub over the fish both side 1/2 in belacan (shrimp paste)
1-2 tsp chilli powder 10 shallots
3 small chopped tomatoes 2 cloves garlic
11/2 cup coconut milk 1 fresh red chilli
1/2 tsp sugar 1in fresh turmeric
1-1/2 tsp salt

Cut fish and season with salt and turmeric powder and fry fish to a golden brown. Remove and drain oil thoroughly and arrange on a serving plate. Fry the pounded ingredients in low flame. Once the smell arise, add in tomatoes, chilli powder, salt, sugar and coconut milk. Bring almost to the boil and simmer until the sauce is thick and fragrant. Pour over fish and serve. Garnish with choppes spring onions or coriander leaves if desired.

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Crab Rendang

4 large crabs(halve)
2 cups thick coconut milk
salt to taste

Ingredients to be pounded:

10 or more dried red chillies(soak in water)
3 lemon grass (use the white part only)(serai)
1/2 in fresh turmeric(kunyit basah)
5 nips garlic
1-1/2 " ginger
4 large bombay onions or 15 shallots
2cm galangal(lengkuas)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds

Heat oil in wok Stir fry the pounded ingredients until fragrant Add in the coconut milk and let it simmer gently. Half way, add in the crabs and cook until required thickness or dried.

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Spicy Assam Fish Curry

750g fish spanish mackerel 5 fresh red chillies
10 lady's finger 1cm galangal(lengkuas)
1 brinjal, cut into 4 2 lemon grass(serai)
3 tomatoes, cut into 4 2cm fresh turmeric(kunyit basah)
1 coconut , 21/2 cm toasted shrimp paste(belacan)
1 ginger flower (bunga kantan) 2 tbsp fish curry powder
2 pcs kaffir lime leaves
5 tbsp oil Seasoning:
4 tbsp thick tamarind juice
Ground Spices: 1 tbsp sugar
15 shallots salt to taste
12 pips garlic 2-3 tbsp lime juice (add lastly)
10 dried chillies

Heat oil ,saute ground spices until fragrant, Slowly add in thick coconut milk while frying to get nice colour. Pour in the thin coconut milk and bring to boil. Add ginger flower,kaffir leaves, and lower fire. Simmer until fragrant. Add all the vegetables,use medium heat. Half way thru, add in the fish pieces, and simmer Add seasoning and mix well.

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Lemak Sayur Nyonya

1/2 cup prawns To be made into a paste/grind:
4-5 squids (cut into rings)
7 dried chillies (soak in water)
2 lemon grass (crushed)
1 fresh red chilli
800 ml coconut milk (semi thickness)
6-7 large shallots
1 tsp salt or more 2 nips garlic
1-1/2 inch ginger
Vegetables: 1-1/2 inch fresh turmeric (kunyit basah)
1 cup cauliflower 1
turmeric leaf (cut into small pieces)
1/2 carrot (cut into semi circle)
5 long beans (cut into 2 cm)
5-6 ladies finger/okra (cut into 2cm)
1 eggplant (halve and cut into 2cm)

Heat enough oil in wok, stir fry the paste until fragrant, a Add in lemon grass, prawns and squids. Cook until prawns turn pink. Add in the vegetables with 1 cup of water. Simmer gently. Add in 650 ml of coconut milk and stir. Simmer gently until vegetables cook and gravy thickens. Finally add in the balance 150 ml coconut milk. Once one or two bubbles appear close fire. Dish out. Note: The important ingredients for the dish is the fresh turmeric and the turmeric leaf. Do not omit it then the dish would not have its original flavour.

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Spicy Asparagus with Prawns

400g asparagus, cut into 4cm lengths
200g prawns - remove shell but keep tail, slit back
5 tbsp oil

Grounded ingredients:

10 shallots
5 pips garlic
6 red chillies
3 tbsp dried prawns, soaked
11/2 cm toasted shrimp paste(belacan)

Heat oil in wok,saute ground spices until fragrant Add prawns and fry until the colour changes to pink Add asparagus,mix well,sprinkle 2-3 tbsp water onto mixture and cover wok. Cook for 1 min. Add salt and sugar,mix well and taste Serve hot with rice Note : Can substitute asparagus with french beans,sweet potato leaves or broccoli

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Nasi Lemak

500 gm long grain rice (wash and soak in water for 15 minutes then drain it)
700 ml coconut milk
1" ginger (sliced thinly)
1 tsp salt
2 screwpine leaves (knotted)

Combine the rice, coconut milk, ginger, salt and screwpine leaves in a rice cooker. Once the rice is cooked stir it with a fork.

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Malay Style Curry Puff

For water dough : For filling :
200 g plain flour
220 g potatoes (cubed)
100 ml water, mixed with 100 g big onions (cubed)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon shortening or margarine
1 tablespoon fried chili paste
for oil dough 1 sprig curry leaves (optional)
100 g plain flour
1 tablespoon oyster sauce75 g margarine or shortening salt, to taste
light soy sauce, to taste sugar, to taste
1 dash pepper

To make WATER DOUGH, place flour in a mixing bowl. Rub in shortening and add in the
water. Knead into a smooth dough and leave aside to rest for 10 minutes. Divide into 12 equal portions. To make OIL DOUGH, rub shortening or margarine into the flour to form an oily dough. Divide into 12 equal portions. To make FILLING, heat pan with 3 tbsp oil. Fry all the ingredients till fragrant. Add water and fry till dry. Add water again and fry till dry and potato become soft. Cover the pan once in a while so that the potato will be cooked faster. Leave to cool. Next wrap oil dough inside water dough. Flatten the dough using a rolling pin to shape a thin circle. Add filling and seal the sides. Pinch the edges to form a scallop design or any design Deep fry puffs in medium hot oil. Note: U can make the filling a bit more saltier because when u eat it with the puff it will make the filling taste blander.

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Beef and Chicken Satay

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 lbs lean beef or chickens or lamb or pork, sliced thinly into strips

Soak a package of small bamboo skewers in water for 2-3 hours. Prepare all ingredients and have at hand. Combine the seasoning ingredients in a medium size bowl and mix well. Mix the meat with the seasoning and marinate at room temperature for one hour or refigerate overnight. Preheat a grill or broiler. Thread the marinated meat onto the skewers. Cook the satays over a hot fire or broil them in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until done. Do not leave them un attended! .Serve immediately on a garnished plate. The besxt flavor is from grilling, but you can broil skewers in the oven too. Use a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil and cake rack to keep the skewers off the foil, otherwise they will simmer in their own joices, becoming tough and dry.

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Mangosteen Sorbet

2/3 cup mangosteen, chopped
2/3 cup dry champagne
1 egg white
50 g sugar
6 slices limes

Peel the fruit, chop or diece the flesh and then push through a fine sieve. Stir the champagne into the puree. Whip up the egg white until thick and then add the sugar and re-beat. Fold the eggwhite mixture into the fruit puree. Freeze.

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Chicken Rendang

1 kg chicken (clean and cut into 12 pieces)
2-3 cups coconut milk (extracted from 1/2 grated coconut. the easy way to extract
coconut milk is to use a blender, mix a bit of hot water for better result)
To grind in a paste:
10-15 dried chillies (soaked till plump)
6 large bombay onions
10 cloves garlic, peeled
2 cm galangal (lengkuas)
2 cm turmeric root (optional)
2 cm ginger
4 lemon grass
1/2 cup oil
salt to taste

Heat oil in a large wok and add in the grounded ingredients. Cook for 10-15 minutes over medium heat until fragrant and oil starts to surface. Add the chicken and mix throughly. Cook for 2 minutes. Add in the coconut milk, salt and sugar and leave to simmer until oil starts to surface for at least 30-40 minutes over low flame. Serve hot

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Fried Prawnsin Shell

600g medium size prawns, Sauces:
trimmed, washed and drained 2 tbsp tomato sauce
5 cups oil for deep frying 1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp pepper
Garnishing: 1 tsp sugar
some chopped spring onions 1 tbsp thick soy sauce
chopped red chillies 1 tbsp lea & perrins sauce
4 shallots, chopped 1/2 chicken cube (crumble)
4 garlic, chopped 1/2 cup water
1 tsp chopped ginger 1 tsp chinese cooking wine (optional)

Heat oil until very hot, deep fry prawns for about 1 min. Dish and drain. Leave 2 tbsp oil in wok, saute ingredients A until fragrant, add prawns, Stir to mix and pour the sauces Stir and cook until the gravy is thick and the prawns have absorbed all the seasoning. Dish onto the serving plate. Garnish with spring onion and red chillies.

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Chinese Style Steamed Prawns

600g prawns(clean with the shell) Chilli sauce Ingredients:
1/2 tsp salt 4 red chillies pounded
1 tsp sesame oil 4 pips garlic, pounded
1/4 tsp pepper 1" young ginger, pounded
50g shredded young ginger 1/4 tsp salt to taste
4 tbsp chicken stock 1 tsp sugar
1 egg white ( lightly beaten) 1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp chinese cooking wine(optional) 1 tbsp lime juice

Steam over high heat for about 8-10 minute (depending on the size of prawns) Pour wine and egg white over the prawns and steam for another 1 min. Serve hot with chilli sauce For the sauce, combine all the sauce ingredients and leave to marinate for 1 hour before serving .

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Seafood Fried Rice

2 bowls cooked cold rice
100g prawns, shelled
100g chicken pieces
3 pips garlic, pounded
3 red chillies, chopped
50g green peas, corns and diced carrots
1 egg beaten
4 tbsp oil

Seasoning:

2 tbsp thin soy sauce
1/2 tsp chinese cooking wine(optional)
some chopped spring onions for garnishing

Heat oil and saute the garlic. Add prawns and chicken and stir fry until cooked. Add red chillies, rice, green peas, Stir fry until well mixed and hot Add in the seasoning, then the beaten egg and continue to fry until rice is dry. Add salt and pepper. Dish on to plate and garnish with spring onions. Note: U can use a bit of ginger and shallots if preferred.

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Roti Jala

2 cups plain flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs beaten
2-1/2 cups coconut milk (1/2 coconut)

Sift flour into bowl and add salt. Stir in beaten eggs and coconut milk and beat smooth. Use a whisk. Strain batter. Grease and heat a medium non-stick pan on low heat. Put a ladleful of batter in roti jala mould and in a circular motion move over a pan so that the pancake will have a lacy pattern. Cook until set turn over onto a dish.
There is no need to turn the pancake. Use your finger tip to ensure the top layer is cooked. Continue greasing the pan every now and then until batter finishes.

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Chicken Serunding

To pound into a paste: 1 chicken
8 dried chillies (soak in water) (clean and cut into 4 large pieces)
8 shallots 500 ml thick coconut milk
4 nips garlic 2 turmeric leaves (shredded)
1 cm ginger 1 tbsp brown sugar
1 cm galangal (lengkuas) salt to taste
2 lemon grass
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp cummin seeds
1 tbsp fennel seeds

Boil the chicken until cooked. Shred the chicken into pieces with your fingers. Keep aside. Heat a wok, combine coconut milk and the pounded ingredients and leave it to simmer gently. Once oil surface from the gravy, add in shredded chicken, sugar, and salt. Stir and cook until dish is really dried. Add in turmeric leaves and dish out.

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Eggplant with Prawns

2-3 eggplant (cut into 4cm long and halve it)
8 fresh prawns (leave the tail intact)
2 cm shrimp paste (belacan)
2 clove garlic (chopped)
1 large onion (chopped)
2 tsp chilli paste/ chilli boh
1 cm fresh turmeric (pounded)/kunyit basah
salt and sugar to taste

Heat the wok, put in the shrimp paste and roast it. Break it into bits. Roast until fragrant. Then add in 6 tbsp oil. Stir fry the garlic and onions. Add in the prawns, pounded turmeric, and chilli paste. Add oil if paste is dry. Finally add in the egg plant and stir fry until cook in all sided. Season with salt and sugar and sprinkle a bit of water Cook until done. Use low flame for this dish. Note: Can use turmeric powder instead for fresh turmeric.

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Oats Vegetable Puffs

2 tbsp white quaker oats (or any other brand)
5 french beans - shredded
1/2 carrot - grated
2 potato (boiled and mashed)
2 tbsp cooked rice
1 beaten egg
2 tbsp cornflour
2 sprig spring onions(chopped)
1 large onion-chopped
1 red chilli - chopped
salt to taste

For Coating:

1/2 cup bread crumbs

Together and form into mini balls. Flatten it in your palm like making masala vadai. Coat it with bread crumbs and fry in hot oil in low fire. Note: Stir the mixture each time before pouring into the tin. Test each layer is cooked before making the next layer. You can use your fingertips to check if the layer is cooked. It can take more then the required 8 minutes. It is required to leave the cake to cool down completely before cutting and serving. take more then the required 8 minutes. It is required to leave the cake to cool down completely before cutting and serving.

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