27 November 2013
Roti canai: a first attempt
While it is easy enough to buy roti canai (parata) from the Asian supermarket (shipped frozen from Malaysia), I… Posted by Alex Chan on Wednesday, November 27, 2013
26 May 2013
Carrot cake, but not as you know it
Tonight's dinner is a favourite on streets in Malaysia. It is called Chai Thau Kueh (Hokkien), Cha Kueh Kak (Penang… Posted by Alex Chan on Sunday, May 26, 2013
10 April 2013
Eating in Kota Bharu during Ramadhan
Kota Bharu is famous for Kelantanese cuisine and we struck it lucky with the Ramadhan markets. Along with a few restaurant meals, it was a great showcase of the local delights. Posted by Alex Chan on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
30 January 2013
Eating in Myanmar
Myanmar food takes a bit of getting used to; perhaps it is the appearance … often there is a layer of oil on top of the… Posted by Alex Chan on Thursday, January 24, 2013
23 August 2012
Eating on and Flying Malaysia Airlines
Historically known for showcasing the best of local cuisine, Malaysia Airlines descended to new lows in their domestic… Posted by Alex Chan on Sunday, September 7, 2014
30 June 2012
Eating in Pakistan
Food in Pakistan was good but not as great as it could have been. Travelling in poorer regions, meat is often… Posted by Alex Chan on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
30 June 2012
Eating in China
Food in China isn't what you normally get in the West. In the northern parts of China, rice is rare. Lots of wheat… Posted by Alex Chan on Wednesday, July 11, 2012
26 May 2012
Red bean cheesecake
In 1998 on my first-ever flight to China, I found a menu for the return flight which featured red bean cheese cake. … Posted by Alex Chan on Sunday, May 20, 2012
16 October 2011
Daging Masak Hitam
While I've made this dish before, this time I took note of the tip I had gotten from a friend … add in blended… Posted by Alex Chan on Saturday, May 1, 2010
12 October 2011
Penang Laksa and more
Several homemade meals including the famous or infamous Penang Laksa or Assam Laksa. It is so fishy that some of my… Posted by Alex Chan on Wednesday, October 12, 2011