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Tau Eu Bak (Braised Soy Sauce Pork Belly)

Tau Eu Bak is a classic Malaysian dish that delivers deep, savory flavors from braised pork in soy sauce with garlic and aromatic spices. This comforting dish is a family favorite, best served with steamed rice to soak up the rich, flavorful gravy.

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Lotus Root and Arrowroot Soup with Peanuts

Seaweed Egg Drop Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that is quick to prepare and perfect for any meal. This light and flavorful soup combines the umami-rich taste of seaweed with the delicate texture of egg ribbons, creating a delicious and wholesome bowl of goodness.

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Garlic Soy Glazed Steamed Okra

Garlic Soy Glazed Steamed Okra is a delightful dish that can be served as a side or a light main course. It’s a perfect example of how simple ingredients can be transformed into something truly special. The balance of flavors ensures that each bite is satisfying, while the vibrant colors and textures make it as pleasing to look at as it is to eat.

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Pork Ribs Pumpkin Sweet Corn Soup

Seaweed Egg Drop Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that is quick to prepare and perfect for any meal. This light and flavorful soup combines the umami-rich taste of seaweed with the delicate texture of egg ribbons, creating a delicious and wholesome bowl of goodness.

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Chicken Feet and Papaya Soup with Peanuts

Seaweed Egg Drop Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that is quick to prepare and perfect for any meal. This light and flavorful soup combines the umami-rich taste of seaweed with the delicate texture of egg ribbons, creating a delicious and wholesome bowl of goodness.

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[Air Fryer] Crispy Seafood Tofu 招牌豆腐

This Crispy Seafood Tofu is a delightful fusion of mackerel, prawns, and egg tofu, resulting in a flavorful appetizer or side dish. Steamed to perfection and then air-fried or pan-fried, these bite-sized treats boast a crispy exterior and a tender interior, offering a delightful contrast of textures. Accompanied by sweet chili or mayonnaise sauce for dipping, they make for an irresistible snack or addition to any meal.

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Peanut Tang Yuan 花生流心汤圆 (Sweet Glutinous Rice Balls)

Peanut Tang Yuan, also known as 花生流心汤圆 in Chinese, are sweet glutinous rice balls filled with a delicious peanut paste or filling. This traditional dessert is popular in Chinese cuisine, especially during festive occasions like the 元宵节Lantern Festival or the Winter Solstice.

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Black Sesame Tang Yuan 黑芝麻流心汤圆 (Sweet Glutinous Rice Balls)

Black sesame melting filling tang yuan is a classic Chinese dessert featuring glutinous rice balls filled with a rich and aromatic black sesame paste. These tang yuan, or rice balls, are made from glutinous rice flour mixed with water to form a soft and pliable dough. The dough is then shaped into small balls and filled with a sweet and nutty black sesame paste.

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Savoury Hakka Tong Yuen (Savoury Tang Yuan Soup)

Hakka tang yuan, a traditional Chinese dish from the Hakka community, is known for its savory twist on the classic glutinous rice flour balls. It’s all about hearty broth and comforting flavors. I never thought I’d be into a savory tang yuan soup, but my first taste of Hakka tang yuan at my husband’s uncle’s place during the winter solstice won me over. It was soooo good! Recreating it from memory was like reliving those cozy moments.

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Nyonya Glutinuos Rice Dumplings (Nyonya Zhang)

Nyonya Zhang is different from the others dumpling, it has an unique flavour from the combinations of candied winter melon and coriander powder that used to make the filling. It is a nice combination of sweet and savoury rice dumpling with a distinct patch of blue from the blue pea flower.

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