Thai Steamed Fish Recipe

A classic Thai steamed fish, one of the most authentic ways fish is steamed in Thai style. Also one of the unique traditional ways Thai steamed fish are made. This homemade recipe features ingredients common in Thai cooking and Southeast Asian cooking. These ingredients are easy to find, and simple substitutes can be used if you are elsewhere in the world (STEAMED FISH THAI STYLE). 

 

The recipe is straightforward. The fish is cleaned, degutted, and scored, with fresh ginger stuffed inside to remove any gamey smell. The Thai sauce is made and fried in oil to release its aroma before pouring it over the steamed barramundi.

Fraser's Hill, Pahang: Things to Do

Fraser’s Hill in Pahang is a quiet hill station known for its cool climate, green surroundings, and colonial-style buildings. It was named after Louis James Fraser, a Scottish trader who ran a tin ore business here in the late 1800s. In the early 1900s, Fraser disappeared without a trace, and the hill was abandoned for several years.

That changed in 1917 when British official J. Ferguson-Davie rediscovered the area. Soon after, Fraser’s Hill was developed into a highland retreat for British officers who wanted to get away from the heat in the lowlands. This history explains the presence of colonial bungalows and stone houses that still stand today.

Bread Pizza Recipe

Crusty on the outside with a tuna, herb, and cheese spicy topping. A homemade easy bread pizza - quick, versatile, and ideal for using leftover ingredients. Literally open to other toppings, from leftover steamed or roasted chicken to shredded curry chicken.

It’s not just about saving near-expiry bread slices; it’s about waste-not cooking. While this recipe features daun kaduk (Thai betel leaves), you can use other affordable local herbs.

What to Do in Raub, Pahang (Malaysia)

Raub is a small town located in western Pahang, Malaysia. Situated about 110 kilometers northeast of Kuala Lumpur, Raub can be regarded as a sleepy town. Established in the late 19th century, and during the British colonial era, Raub became a significant gold mining town. Today, Raub is known for its agricultural activities, particularly in the cultivation of palm oil and other crops.

Travelling from KKB, Fraser’s Hill, Bentong to Raub
There are visitors who may make an overnight stay or a day trip to Raub. But generally, since the number of things to do in Raub is limited, even spending three-quarters of a day there is ample. For those on a road trip in Malaysia, coming from or going to Kuala Kubu Bharu, Fraser’s Hill, or Bentong, Raub can be a stopover (WHAT TO DO IN BENTONG, PAHANG).

Durian Dessert Recipe: Pengat Durian & Serawa Durian

Gooey, thick, and creamy - durian with coconut milk, sweetened by palm sugar and scented with pandan leaves. This beloved Malay dessert, called Durian Coconut Milk Sweet Porridge or Pengat Durian, is basically a durian porridge.

A guilty pleasure or sinful pleasure not only for durian lovers, but for everyone who loves a traditional Malaysian dessert. Pour this durian porridge over steamed sticky rice (pulut putih) and it becomes Serawa Durian. The ultimate sweet durian porridge with glutinous rice (SAGO PUDDING WITH COCONUT MILK). 

It’s a matter of preference: either the sweet porridge by itself or with sticky rice. Either way, it speaks to the love of durian, the world-known exotic Malaysian fruit.

Shan Pakistan Restaurant - Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam

As always, when a new restaurant opens in Kota Kemuning, there’s bound to be a buzz in the local Facebook groups, with everyone sharing their dining experiences. Naturally, I was curious and excited to check it out. I visited Shan Pakistan Restaurant on a weekday, somewhat sceptical after reading mixed reviews on Facebook and Google Maps. However, the moment I stepped inside, it felt surreal in the best way possible - a welcoming ambiance that immediately made me feel at ease.

Thai Crab Curry Recipe

Thai Crab Curry. Also known as green crab curry, using homemade green curry paste, with fresh green chilies as the main ingredient for spiciness, complemented with lemongrass for fragrance.

Thai green curry is one of the famous Thai curry pastes. Though store-bought or ready-made green curry paste is common these days, nothing beats homemade paste. It allows you to tweak and adapt Thai recipes to your taste. A simple-style curry paste is part of this Thai recipe (THAI RED PRAWN CURRY). 

What to do in Bentong, Pahang (Malaysia)

Located in the western part of Pahang, Bentong is a small and compact semi-urban town. It’s generally calm and quiet on weekdays but gets quite busy on weekends and public holidays. Over the years, towns like Bentong have gained popularity as short getaways among locals, and it has also become one of the more well-known tourist spots for foreign visitors. 

Due to its location near the Titiwangsa mountain range, the town is surrounded by lush greenery and small hills, making it a popular nature-based destination in Malaysia (PULAU KETAM SELANGOR TRAVEL GUIDE).

Mee Siam Singapore Recipe

Spicy prawn-based gravy with rice vermicelli (bee hoon), prawns, tofu pok, boiled egg, chives (kucai), and the citrusy aroma of kaffir lime leaves. This is the twisted Singapore version of Mee Siam (MEE SIAM GRAVY VEGETARIAN). 

How different is it from the Malaysian version of Mee Siam Soup or Mee Siam with Gravy? Not much. These two neighbouring countries have similar flavours, but you can customize ingredients to create your own Singapore-style Mee Siam. After all, that’s what creative cooking is all about.

Soy Sauce Tofu Recipe

An easy-to-cook, simple homemade Chinese dish. There’s nothing much to do, yet soy sauce tofu is appetising for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. A no-fuss easy tofu recipe that can be made within minutes (QUICK CHINESE VEGETABLE STIR-FRY). 

The tofu can range from hard white tofu, Japanese soft tofu, to brown soft tofu. For this Chinese recipe, Japanese egg tofu is used, though white Japanese tofu, works as well.