Rich and creamy with a hint of spices, lontong consists of compressed steamed rice cakes soaked in a coconut milk vegetable curry stew. A dish commonly found in cafes, hawker centers and restaurants in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Cooked with a medley of vegetables, tempe, tofu, spices and coconut milk, it is a staple breakfast[…]

The balik kampung experience is synonymous with the festive holiday season in Malaysia. With Hari Raya just around the corner, the thought of the festivities and tucking in on delectable cuisines certainly warms the heart. This Hari Raya, let’s take a gastronomical adventure to feast on some of the delicacies found during the celebrations. Lemang[…]

Festivals like Hari Raya are synonymous with sumptuous spreads and feasting. Hard as it is to resist traditional Malay fare like lemang, rendang, ketupat and lontong, it is best not to overindulge after a month-long of fasting. That is because during the fasting month, your body, particularly your digestive system, makes quite a transition during[…]