Fried Chee Cheong Fun, an iconic dish in Singaporean cuisine, is a wonderful variation of the traditional rice noodle roll and a must when eating at the hawkers
hawker / Malaysian / noodles / prawn / rice noodles / Singaporean / street food
Discover the rich and aromatic flavors of Thai Red Curry, a quintessential dish in Thai cuisine. Learn its origins, key ingredients, and regional variations.
curry / hawker / hawker style / street food / thai
Today we are looking at one of my all time favorite Hawker dishes, the Curry Mee Laksa! I love this dish! The spice, creamy coconut broth, the tender shrimp, tofu puffs filled with spicy goodness, fish ball slices and topped with boiled egg and sambal! Hungry yet? You will be! Across Malaysia, and neighboring countries, the laksa is adored. There are literally hundreds of variations being served at roadside hawker stands, in homes and in the finest of restaurants. I think it is because of its versatility that the Curry Mee Laksa is so loved. You can add almost anything … Read more
baba nyonya / hawker / hawker style / Malay / noodles / sambal / spicy / vermicelli
Indonesian cuisine is known for its vibrant and diverse flavors, and one of its most beloved condiments is the sambals. In this post we provide you with the very best of the best – the sambal tomat recipe. Sambal is a spicy chili-based sauce that adds a fiery kick to any dish. It is a staple in Indonesian households, and its popularity has spread far beyond the archipelago. In this article, we will delve into the rich history of Indonesian sambal, focusing on the spicy condiments from the archipelago and offer what we think is number one, hailing from Bali. … Read more
Imagine a dish so richly layered that every bite takes you on a journey through the aromatic streets of Southern India. That is precisely the allure of the Chettinad Fish Curry, a creation deeply rooted in the culinary traditions of Tamil Nadu’s Chettinad region. Known for its bold spices and vibrant flavors, the Chettinad cuisine is a celebration of both history and taste. This dish isn’t just a meal; it’s a sensory experience that reflects centuries of cultural exchange and culinary evolution. The Chettinad Fish Curry Recipe is a masterpiece that encapsulates the heart of its origin. Each ingredient tells … Read more
fish curry / hawker / indian / kerala / spicy
A Delicious Hawker Delight – Malaysian Char Kway Teow Malaysian Char Kway Teow is derived from the Hokkien term ‘Char’ meaning ‘fried’. ‘Kway teow’ refers to the ‘flat rice noodles’, which is the main ingredient. Noodles are stir-fried with light and dark soy sauce over very high heat. Add to this chili, prawns, fresh cockles, bean sprouts, chinese chives, garlic, poached chicken and eggs. The Char kway teow has many variations. Within the Chinese community it is often stir-fried in pork fat with the addition of crisp croutons of pork skin. To accentuate the taste slices of chinese sausage and … Read more
chili / egg / fish sauce / fried / garlic / hawker / malaysia / noodles / penang / recipe / sambal / soy / soy sauce / spicy / stir fry
The noodle soup laksa is one of Malaysia’s iconic dishes—but it takes many names and even more forms. Today, we’re talking Curry Laksa – Malacca Nyonya Laksa to be precise.
Belacan / fishcake / hawker / noodles / prawn / spicy / vermicelli
Get the best recipe for Hokkien Mee made KL style. Using a dark caramel cooking sauce that acts as a perfect sweet marinade for the delicious Chinese pork and salty prawns. So good you’ll want to lick the plate!
hawker / hokkien / KL / Malay / Malaysian / noodles / pork / prawn / recipe / stir fry / wok
One of the most loved hawker dishes in Malaysia and probably the adopted national dish of Singapore, Hainanese Chicken Rice (more often called ‘chicken rice’). You will find this delicious dish in most, if not all, food courts and hawker centres. The dish consists of succulent poached chicken served with richly flavored rice and accompanied by chicken broth, chilli garlic sauce and a thick and sticky sweet soy sauce. The combination of all these elements is what makes this dish complete. Although predominant across Malaysia and Singapore you can find Hainanese Chicken Rice throughout South East Asia. Each country has its own version, but it … Read more
chicken / chilli sauce / hawker / malaysia / recipe / rice / Singaporean / sweet soy sauce
Penang White Curry Mee Penang White Curry Mee comes, unsurprisingly from the region of Penang. Long hailed as a foodie paradise Penang is the birthplace of so many delicious dishes and hawker favourites. This dish is one of these hawker stall must-haves. A bubbling broth, that has been simmering for hours with the shells and heads of prawn (don’t judge – it’s delicious) and then with fresh coconut mild added just before serving it’s ladled over noodles, beansprouts and prawn tails. Finally at the very last moment a large dollop of freshly ground spice paste is added to the hot … Read more
Mee Rebus is a fantastic dish that can be found across Malaysia. It is made with egg noodles covered in gravy that is thickened with potatoes, and is sweet, spicy and slight sourness. The dish can be garnished with your preferred choices, such as limes, chilis, bean sprouts and hardboiled egg. The exact origins are unclear, however most people believe it was probably created in the northern states of Malaysia and then travelled south with the Indian traders. Because of this there are many variations of Mee Rebus in Malaysia and other countries in the South East Asia region. It historically was … Read more
Authentic Rojak Recipe – A Flavorful Hawker Delight. Learn to make the ultimate Rojak, a mix of flavors and textures that is sure to delight your taste buds.
chili / hawker / rojak buah / shrimp paste / street food
