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Continue reading →: Korean Banchan: Mayak Quail EggsThis is a mayak-style marinade, but with quail eggs instead! The original version is made with soft-boiled eggs with jammy yolks — but my kids weirdly prefer quail eggs (anyone else?). If you’d rather stick to the classic mayak gyeran, just swap in 4 soft-boiled eggs instead!
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Continue reading →: Instant Pot: Lotus Root SoupThis comforting Asian classic gets a modern twist with the Instant Pot! Earthy lotus root, pork bones, and a rich, savory broth—made simple with minimal effort. Perfect for a quick yet nourishing family meal.
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Continue reading →: Korean Banchan: Geotjeori (Fresh Kimchi)Ever since trying the fresh kimchi at Woo Lae Ok (in Seoul), I’ve been craving for it! So, I decided to try making fresh kimchi This recipe is inspired by SeonKyoung Longest, using a special ingredient: apricot jam. But I tweaked into my own version—except for the use of apricot…
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Continue reading →: Fried IndomiePlain instant noodles? Nah~ Let’s level up! Frying Indomie Mi Goreng with garlic, veggies, and eggs takes it to a whole new level — more flavourful, more satisfying, and totally addictive. It’s a hit with both kids and adults. Whenever we travel to Bali (or anywhere in Indonesia) and stay…
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Continue reading →: Travel: PenangPenang is a place we visit every year (while we’re based in SG) to see relatives on my hubby’s side — and of course, to eat, eat, and eat! We usually head there in December when the weather’s a little cooler, but this time, we made the trip in June…
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Continue reading →: Korean Banchan: Easy Homemade Kimchi (v3)Just like my ever-evolving Ngoh Hiang recipe, my kimchi recipe is always changing too. I get bored making the same old thing, so I love switching things up and trying something new. Today’s batch is a little different from the last—this time, I used gochugaru from Seoul’s Namdaemun Market and…
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Continue reading →: Ngoh HiangNgoh Hiang is that one dish I only make once a year—because it’s just that tedious. But recently, I decided to roll up my sleeves and make it for a church gathering… all 52 pieces of it! It took me 5 hours, but every minute was worth it. Seeing my…
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Continue reading →: Instant Pot: Babi Buah KeluakMy mum’s side of the family is Peranakan. There were recipes lovingly passed down from generation to generation — but somehow, between my mum’s generation and mine, many of them got lost. I remember having Peranakan meals only once a year during Chinese New Year, at my late great-grandmother’s and…
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Continue reading →: Taiwanese Braised Pig’s TrottersThe first time I had this was in Shanghai, at a cosy little Taiwanese eatery. The sauce was so flavourful that we actually asked the owner if we could have another bowl of just the sauce—so we could drink it like soup! Then COVID hit and we weren’t able to…
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Continue reading →: Air Fryer: Roast PorkThe other day, I found a small piece of pork belly left in the fridge that I hadn’t used. I couldn’t keep it for another day, so I took it out, prepped it, and voilà — air fryer roast pork for a late-night supper! It was my first time making…
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