Cinta Melayu Columns Food Cinta Melayu Columns Food Fancy a cooking challenge? Nasi Ambeng is nothing short of a feast This Javanese-Malay dish is emblematic of the rich cultural amalgamation of Malay cuisine January 21, 2018 With infusions of aromatics such as kaffir lime, turmeric, ginger, galangal and lemongrass in the air, the Malay cuisine is the result of…
Cinta Melayu Columns Food Cinta Melayu Columns Food Pulut kunyit and ayam rendang — food fit for a celebration With the holiday season upon us, Zulaikha Ishak shares the story and recipe behind her favourite celebratory dish December 25, 2017 Years ago when I was younger, I recall a fond memory when I was visiting my grandparents in the sweet town of Gadek,…
Cinta Melayu Columns Food Cinta Melayu Columns Food Why ‘daging rebus merah’ is the perfect one-pot dish A rich beef broth combined with chilli, tomato and tarragon, has all the makings of a classic Malay stew December 10, 2017 Across the internet and the world of recipe books, there are pages and pages dedicated to days-long projects and complicated recipes that result…
Cinta Melayu Columns Food Cinta Melayu Columns Food When the nostalgia for Malay desserts evokes the sweetness of home This week in 'Cinta Melayu', our food columnist writes how a simple steamed banana cake tempered her aversion to traditional desserts October 17, 2017 Trifle, custard tart, rhubarb pie, tiramisu… Ah, I feel the saliva pool in my mouth. On the other hand, bubur cha-cha, bubur durian,…
Cinta Melayu Columns Food Cinta Melayu Columns Food Introducing ‘CintaMelayu’: Stories and recipes from my grandmother’s kitchen Zulaikha Ishak chronicles her culinary journey to rediscover her grandmother's Melakan roots September 16, 2017 INTRODUCING ‘CINTAMELAYU’ It all began on a cold winter’s night in London – with a toss of my spoon in the sink, I…