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Dumplings cooked in 3 ways - boiled, steamed and pan-fried served with dumpling sauce and chilli oil. Also includes a bowl of dumpling soup.

How to cook dumplings

A guide to cook dumplings in three ways – boiling, steaming, and pan-frying. Includes equipment needed and tips to make perfect dumplings every single time. We almost always have a bag of dumplings in the freezer – either store-bought or homemade ones. They are great for any time of the […]

Close-up view of Prik Nam Pla (Thai condiment made of fish sauce and chopped red chillies) in a white bowl.

Prik Nam Pla | Thai Chilli Fish Sauce

Every table at a Thai restaurant has a set of classic condiments kept for diners to customize their food according to their preferred tastes. One of those condiments is almost always ‘Prik Nam Pla’. This traditional Thai sauce has the super power to perk up both simple as well as […]

A plate of Thai fried rice topped with red chillies, served with a cut lime.

Thai Fried Rice | Khao Pad

Khao Pad, commonly known as Thai Fried Rice, is a classic dish and typical street food from Thailand. The word “khao” means “rice” and “pad” means “stir-fried”. This is a dish you’ll find everywhere in Thailand, whether you are at a high end restaurant or a humble street food stall. […]

Chinese steamed pork and cabbage dumplings / jiaozi / potstickers

Chinese Pork & Cabbage Dumplings

This recipe gives you classic Chinese Pork and Cabbage dumplings that are tender and juicy! You can use the same recipe with any meat of your choice. Follow the tips to ensure the meat is moist every single time, to make the filling ahead, to freeze dumplings and more! Dumplings […]

chinese dumpling dipping sauce

Chinese Dumpling Sauce

Dumpling is a popular Chinese dish that comes in various shapes and with different types of fillings. There are so many ways to enjoy dumplings – boiled, steamed, fried, in soups and so on. You know one thing that can elevate your dumpling eating experience to the next level? It’s […]

Singapore hawker style hainanese chicken rice

Hainanese Chicken Rice

If a tourist has only one day in Singapore and asks for suggestions on what to try from Singaporean cuisine, my first response would be “Is there any way you can extend that to a few days?! Stay! At least to eat” 🙂 There are soooo many dishes one should […]

lamb rendang

Lamb Rendang – Spicy lamb stewed in coconut milk

Lamb rendang is an aromatic, citrussy and spicy dish of lamb slow-cooked in coconut milk, typically served with plain rice. Rendang is a signature dish from Peranakan cuisine, popular in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Follow this recipe to make the best lamb rendang ever! Though beef and lamb are the […]