Recipes — Meat

Malaysian Beef Rendang

Jun 25, 2019 Samantha Tan

Comments 79 Tags Beef, Coconut, Curry, Gluten-Free, Malaysian, Meat, Rendang

A version of this recipe was originally posted on my old blog in 2009. Rendang, when made well, can be a simply luscious experience. This most traditional and delectable of Malay dishes essentially consists of melt-in-the-mouth beef chunks, slow-cooked in rich coconut cream and freshly ground Asian spices until it is tender, moist and bursting with a complex blend of mouthwatering flavors. It isn't the simplest or fastest dish to cook up, but trust me- the delicious end result is well worth it. The secret to the beautiful taste lies in the kerisik- toasted grated coconut pounded to an...

Ayam Goreng Berempah (Malaysian Spiced Fried Chicken)

Oct 30, 2017 Samantha Tan

Comments 118 Tags Chicken, Gluten-Free, Malaysian, Meat, Recipes

Ayam Goreng Berempah (Malaysian Spiced Fried Chicken)

Malaysian Spiced Fried Chicken - Delectably crunchy and bursting with the robust flavors of 12 herbs and spices, including lemongrass. Truly explosive in taste and a complete departure from your typical Southern versions!

British Sausage Rolls

Nov 24, 2016 Samantha Tan

Comments 25 Tags Appetizers, British, Christmas, Finger Food, Meat, Pork, Recipes, Thanksgiving

This season we craved a taste of London, so I am proud to share a successful experiment in The Classic British Sausage Roll: herby meaty bits of porky deliciousness, encased in a flaky buttery puff pastry.