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Homemade Tater Tots

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It was 5 in the evening, we were hungry and there’s nothing to snack on in the kitchen since I haven’t got the chance to go grocery shopping due to the super tight schedule. Oh, and we’ve been eating takeouts quite a lot too since I just don’t have the time! Don’t we all wish …

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Banana Nutella Milkshake

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I had this for breakfast. What’s not to like? Filling and superduperyummo! There’s no precise measurement to making this wonderful milkshake because they are entirely up to how you want it to be!  All you need is a banana, a couple tablespoon of Nutella, some milk, scoops of vanilla ice cream and ice (or JUST …

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Ayong’s Cream Puffs

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Cream puffs and Eclairs are my sister’s forte. She used to make this a lot before this but since she got so obsessed with the crazy Korean diet, (boiled food mostly) she NEVER BAKES anymore accept last weekend after a few annoying requests. They’re seriously delish. Didn’t bother to ask for the recipe because I …

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Shortcut Murtabak

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Ok, I found a recipe on making Murtabak using Spring Roll Pastry. I was skeptical to try it at first but the potatoes in my basket are looking much more like Aliens sprouting more babies. So I decided to make it anyways. I prepared the fillings – Onions,garlics, beef, potatoes and curry powder. Then I make …

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Lacey Coconut Milk Crepes with Curry (Roti Jala)

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Roti Jala is a lacey crepe which is typically serve with chicken or beef curry. Some people like to dunk it in a sweet durian dessert call Pengat Durian but I still prefer mine savory. This pretty lacey crepes is famously served in most Malaysian party menu or events and I love them so much! …

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Corn+Prawn Fritters (Cucur Jagung Berudang)

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Fresh corn kernles, prawns, onion, red and green chillies, flour and mix with some water. Drop batter into deep fry oil and fry till it’s crispy and golden brown. Serve hot with chili sauce. Pretty easy, pretty good. Happy Sunday ya’ll!      

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Sweet Salty Black Rice Pudding

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Some say that Black Rice Pudding were invented by the Malays, Nyonyas, Siamese, Balinese, Hokkien and the list goes on. Well my dear Asians friends, stop arguing about who invented it first and just enjoy it will ya! There’s many versions to this dish as some like it mixed together with coconut  milk-thin, some like their …

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The yummy humble dinner.

Egg Salad Sandwich

Open face egg salad sandwich:Boiled eggs, celery,bell peppers,spring onion,mayo,whole grain mustard,paprika, sea salt and pepper.Served on toasted French Sandwich Loaf.

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Mama’s Kuih Lopes

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Kuih Lopes: Glutinous pandanus rice cake rolled in fresh grated coconut, served with palm sugar syrup. My mum made this.Again, I must say here that even though I’m her child, I am not obligated to say this – This is the best kuih lopes ever! You could ask my husband for proof. He could pop …

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Spanish Churros

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I totally ran out of ideas to make breakfast for my little fussy eater before she heads to play school. As for my husband and I, toast,cereal or eggs works just fine. And we typical Malaysians; Mamak stops before shooting off to the office is another option. So anyways, I figured since she loves doughnut …

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