Striking a Balance: Cultivating Work-Life Harmony Amidst Malaysia’s Abundance of Holidays
Introduction: Malaysia, renowned for its cultural diversity and multitude of public holidays, often finds itself at the centre of discussions regarding work-life balance. While these holidays provide opportunities for celebration and reflection, many individuals have raised concerns about their potential impact on productivity and work commitments. In this article, we delve into the discourse surrounding […]
4 WAYS TO LISTEN BETTER
We are not good at listening. We are slowly and surely losing our ability to listen. We may spend a large part of our communication time listening, but we are retaining extraordinarily little of what we hear. Listening is a mental process where we extract meaning from sound. We recognize patterns to distinguish noise from […]
Turmeric Fried Bee Hoon (Rice Vermicelli)
With fried bean curd puffs (tau pok). This is a simple stir-fried bee hoon (rice vermicelli) dish. This bee hoon dish is fragrant and light in taste and is visually appealing due to its yellow colour. You can also add fresh prawns for additional flavour. Note: Tbsp = tablespoon. Tsp = teaspoon. Chopped = chopped […]
Bruschetta Chicken
Recipe inspired by bruschetta. Bruschetta Chicken is like the traditional crusty bread version, but instead of bread, we use chicken marinated with salt, pepper and garlic and topped with onions, celery, capers, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese. This can be quickly prepared and paired with a pasta dish. Note: Tbsp = tablespoon. Tsp = […]
Porridge with Bean Curds and Vegetables (Kiam Moi/Ber; 咸粥 / 咸糜)
Kiam moi/ber (咸粥 / 咸糜) is porridge cooked with bean curds and vegetables. Kiam moi ber (咸粥 / 咸糜) which is in Hokkien is translated as salty or salted porridge. It is a complete one pot porridge meal which has minced pork, bean curd, vegetables, mushrooms, and dried scallops. Kiam moi/ber is one of our […]
Pork Stewed in Soya Sauce with Eggs and Tau Pok
Pork stewed in soya sauce (Tau Yew Bak in Hokkien) with eggs and Tau pok is a savoury dish and has an intensely flavourful and complex taste. And fortunately, it is quite easy to make, and cane be cooked in a few steps. Note: Tbsp = Tablespoon. Tsp = teaspoon. Chopped = chopped or cut […]
Pork Meatballs
Recipe inspired by Italian ingredients. I created this recipe while looking for Italian meatball recipes. I noticed that the techniques used in both Malaysian Chinese and Italian meatball recipes are quite similar. It is only in the ingredients that they differ. I added fennel seeds and some dry herbs to complement the flavours of the meat. […]
Cauliflower Pulao / Pilaf
A simple one pot recipe using a rice cooker. A pulao or pilaf is a one pot dish of rice and vegetables or a protein cooked together with aromatics (onions, garlic, ginger etc), spices and herbs. There are many variations of making a pulao. This Pulao uses cauliflower. Pulao is much lighter than other rice […]
Thai Basil Fried Rice with Prawns and Vegetables
This is a Thai style fried rice recipe with Thai basil leaves. It is highly fragrant and aromatic due to the basil leaves. A basic egg fried rice is a simple with eggs, shallots, garlic, some light seasoning and some vegetables. I added prawns, carrots and long beans for more protein and fibre. The prawns […]
Turmeric Chicken
This is a chicken dish that is fairly easy to prepare and cook, and is full of colour and flavour. Note: Tbsp = Tablespoon. Tsp = teaspoon. Chopped = chopped or cut into ½ cm pieces. Turmeric = Turmeric is a yellow spice usually used in stir fries, stews and curries. Consuming turmeric brings a […]