Lemon Bars Recipe

The sensational lemony fragrance of lemon bars is irresistible. A citrusy, soft custard-like top filling rests on a buttery crumble crust. Among the most popular lemon desserts, they’re a big hit with dessert lovers (EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE). One bar is rarely enough.

Not your ordinary lemon bars, yet an easy and effortless recipe. Handmade lemon dessert begins with a buttery crumble pressed into a pan and baked. While the bottom crust is baking, the top lemon filling is quickly mixed.

Privileged Young Urban Malaysians: Yoga for Mental Health

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Ms. Krishnan N, a Zen entrepreneur in her 60s, founded Nava's Zen at 58. With 22 years as a lecturer, including 13 years in the Curtin University of Technology Perth, Australia Degree Twinning Program, she is now a certified yoga instructor, coach, and counselor. Her expertise enriches her current work.

Abstract
This article explores the challenges faced by privileged young urban Malaysians, focusing on their mental health struggles amidst societal expectations and parental pressures. Despite their access to resources, these individuals often grapple with emotional neglect, overprotective parenting, and an overwhelming need for validation. The pervasive influence of social media exacerbates feelings of isolation and inadequacy, leading to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. In this context, yoga emerges as a powerful, yet underappreciated, tool for fostering mental well-being. By integrating yoga into their lives, young urban Malaysians can cultivate mindfulness, emotional resilience, and coping mechanisms for stress, ultimately addressing their mental health challenges in a holistic manner. This article advocates for a shift in parental perspectives, emphasizing the importance of nurturing emotional needs alongside academic and extracurricular achievements.

Fried Prawn Wontons

Just out of the hot oil and wok, these fried prawn wontons have a sensational crispy skin with a seasoned prawn filling inside. They crunch and crumble delightfully in your mouth, leaving every bite utterly satisfying.

Though maybe not exactly the same as traditional dim sum, this crispy snack can easily be part of a dim sum meal. There are also steamed wontons, filled with pork or chicken (HONG KONG WONTON NOODLE SOUP). 

Spicy Thai-Style Eggplant Recipe

Thai food is a balance of spiciness, tanginess, and the aroma of kaffir lime leaves. The signature tastes of a homemade Thai sauce. Fried eggplant soaks in the sauce, absorbing all those flavors.

Thai flavors are bold and well-known, but they are not limited to non-vegetarian dishes. Many Thai vegetable dishes use the same fragrant sauces, including Spicy Thai-Style Eggplant. Non-vegetarian recipes often include roasted shrimp paste, dried shrimps, minced pork, or minced chicken (COCONUT MILK FISH TOM YUM).

Fish Pickle Recipe

Spices, chilli powder, and turmeric powder make tasty Indian fish pickle. Fried fish is soaked in a tangy vinaigrette with crispy fried curry leaves for extra aroma. Depending on the region, it may be known as fish pickle or fish achar.

 

In Kerala, it’s known as Mathi Achar, made with sardine fish (mathi). While there is also a Western-style fish pickle, the spicy taste of the Indian fish pickle stands out.

Betong, Thailand: What to See and Do

Not the sleepy town it once was, Betong has grown into one of Thailand’s popular tourist destinations. The town is lively, especially on weekends and public holidays, attracting foreign visitors, including Malaysians. Even on weekdays, Betong is not short of visitors, from all walks of life (PULAU KETAM/CRAM ISLAND SELANGOR). 

Located in Yala Province, southern Thailand, right on the Malaysian border, Betong is easy to reach for Malaysians. Unlike famous Thai destinations like Phuket or Krabi, known for their beaches, Betong attracts visitors for strolling through town, tasting authentic Thai street food, shopping, and relaxing with traditional Thai massages.

Steamed Fish (Chinese Style)

Tender fish is topped with a no-cook chili, scallions, coriander, and ginger sauce, creating a delicious Chinese-style steamed fish. Steamed fish is naturally healthy, and the spicy no-cook sauce adds even more benefits. Steaming is simple, making this an easy recipe to try at home (THAI STYLE STEAMED FISH). 

Various types of fish can be used, but some of the best are red snapper (ikan merah), white pomfret (bawal putih), grouper (kerapu), mackerel (tenggiri), and tilapia. For this recipe, seabass (kurau) is used, with tender, flaky flesh that takes on the sauce beautifully.

Payasam Recipe

Green peas in coconut milk, and plumped-up black raisins and cashew nuts fried in ghee, make this a delicious Indian sweet porridge. A South Indian Payasam. In North India, it is widely known as Kheer. There is also the South Indian Kerala Pradhaman / Pal Payasam.

Various styles and types of Payasam are possible. Each one depends on which Indian ingredients are preferred, between the legumes, lentils, sago (PALM SUGAR SAGO PUDDING), nuts, and seeds. There is the simple Payasam, to the top-notch restaurant-style Payasam.

Sago Pudding with Palm Sugar (Sago Gula Melaka)

Translucent sago pearls in creamy coconut milk and palm sugar syrup make this dessert a soft, slightly sticky indulgence. Sago pudding with palm sugar, or Sago Gula Melaka, is a cherished part of Malaysia’s traditional kuih-muih desserts (CEMPEDAK GORENG).

Visually appealing and irresistibly tempting, this sago dessert is surprisingly simple to make. Just simmer rinsed sago, locally known as sagu in Malaysia, in boiling water until translucent, rinse again, and set in a large mould or individual cups.