Recipes

Simple food that actually works on a weeknight with hungry kids waiting at the table.

Shallot Oil Noodles
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Shallot Oil Noodles

These shallot oil noodles are quick, simple and full of savoury flavour from shallot oil, fried shallots and a few pantry sauces. A fuss free noodle dish my kids happily finish.

⏱ 5 minutes 🍳 7 minutes πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 2 person
Beef Stew with Sweet Potato
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Beef Stew with Sweet Potato

A simple one pot beef stew made with tender beef brisket, carrots and whatever I had in the fridge. I didn’t have regular potatoes, so I used sweet potato instead and honestly, it turned out really good! It’s hearty, comforting and very family friendly, especially served with a bowl of rice.

⏱ 10 minutes 🍳 30 minutes πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 4 people
Tomato Egg Soup Noodles
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Tomato Egg Soup Noodles

A fuss free noodle soup that comes together quickly using my homemade Chintan chicken stock, perfect for busy lunch days.

⏱ 10 minutes 🍳 15 minutes πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 3 people
Fishball MeeXian
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Fishball MeeXian

A simple, comforting bowl of fishball noodles made with homemade anchovy soup, pork slices, fishballs, lettuce and MeeXian.

⏱ 10 mins 🍳 50 minutes πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 6
Chicken Chintan & Paitan | One Batch, Two Stocks
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Chicken Chintan & Paitan | One Batch, Two Stocks

A simple way to turn one batch of chicken bones into two homemade stocks, a clear chintan and a rich, milky paitan.

⏱ 10 minutes 🍳 2 to 2.5 hours each round
Ginger & Onion Chicken
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Ginger & Onion Chicken

A simple, savoury chicken dish simmered with ginger and onion until tender. Made in one pot and perfect with a bowl of hot rice. It’s dangerously addictive!

⏱ 5 mins 🍳 20 minutes πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 1 to 2 pax
Pork Tamagodon
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Pork Tamagodon

A quick Japanese style pork and egg rice bowl made with sliced pork, onions and udon sauce. An easy 20 minute meal that is perfect for busy days.

⏱ 5 minutes πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 17 minutes
Fish Paste Soup Noodles
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Fish Paste Soup Noodles

A simple way to turn fresh mackerel fish paste into a comforting bowl of noodles the kids actually love.

⏱ 10 mins 🍳 15 mins πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 4
Sambal Goreng
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Sambal Goreng

One jar of sambal that saves you time all week. This is one of my favourite kitchen systems as a busy mum. I make one batch, store it in the fridge, and use it to cook different meals. It’s packed with flavour and works beautifully with fish, petai, tempeh, fried rice and so much more.

⏱ 20 mins 🍳 25 mins
Ginger Chicken Soup
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Ginger Chicken Soup

A simple, warming chicken soup made with lots of fresh ginger, onions and chicken, perfect for cold weather or when you’re feeling under the weather and craving something comforting.

⏱ 10 mins 🍳 90 minutes πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 6
Beef Short Ribs Noodle Soup
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Beef Short Ribs Noodle Soup

A simple, comforting bowl of tender beef short ribs noodles made with minimal ingredients and a ready made store bought beef stock for an easy, flavourful broth. Perfect for a cold day or whenever you’re craving a comforting bowl of soup noodles.

⏱ 20 mins 🍳 90 minutes πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 6
Steamed Chicken with Ginger Juice & Chinese Herbs
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Steamed Chicken with Ginger Juice & Chinese Herbs

No water needed! The chicken naturally releases its own delicious juices while steaming, creating a comforting broth that’s full of flavour. A simple, fuss free meal that’s perfect for busy family dinners.

⏱ 10 mins 🍳 40 mins