Nyonya cooking is matriarchal, with each family’s jealously guarded recipes passed down orally from generation to generation. When Lee Su Pei met a charming gentleman by the name of Jerry Kong in ...

This much-loved chilli paste is a spicy accompaniment to any curry, stir-fry or noodle dish. Poh Ling Yeow might recommend using a food processor to grind your spices, but if you want to earn your ...

The culinary history of Peranakan or Nyonya cuisine is a long and rich one. Born from the migration of Chinese sailors to the Malay Archipelago during the 13th century and onward, it’s a fusion of ...

CEBU, Philippines - Food is one of the reasons why some people travel to different places. By partaking in a country's local fares, tourists not only get to satisfy hunger but also learn more about ...

Growing up in Penang, Nancy Lim, 59, vividly recalls the kitchen being a wonderful place where her mother, Tan Lee Lee, 80, reigned supreme. Although Tan was initially averse to her children ...

When one mentions "Nyonya Cuisine", the first person that comes to my mind is Chef Debbie Teoh. Born with Melaka and Penang nyonya baba genes in her, Debbie has more than 16 years in the food industry ...

The origins of Peranakan or Nyonya cuisine date back to the 15th Century and the Peranakans, descendants of the early Chinese migrants who settled in vibrant trading hotspots like Penang and Malacca.

Mum stands over a four-litre pot of babi pongteh, coating heavy chunks of pork with fermented soybean spice paste. The howling rangehood almost drowns the scrape of her steel spatula as I idly poke ...

"Nyonya cuisine inherits Chinese cooking techniques such as stir-frying, steaming, and braising, while incorporating spices like lemongrass, coconut milk, and chili that are popular in Malaysia. This ...

Located at the corner of 263 Serangoon Central Drive, the small neighbourhood eatery recently took over the original outlet of Lau Wang Claypot Delights, which previously occupied the space for over a ...

When Lee Su Pei met a charming gentleman by the name of Jerry Kong in their hometown of Penang, Malaysia, her cooking skills were limited at best. When she realised Jerry came from a family skilled in ...