Photo by Unsplash. If you are a K-drama fan, you must know about ‘chimaek’. It is a Korean slang word which mashes up chikin (fried chicken) and maekju (beer). For Sarawakians, the last thing you would imagine to pair your beer with is fried chicken. However, South Korean have introduced the
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What you should know about French cake, madeleine
Madeleine, also known as petite madeleine, is a traditional cake from France. It is known for its distinctive shell-like shape. There are just four main ingredients in a basic madeleine recipe; eggs, sugar, flour and unsalted butter. As for the flavouring, some recipes include ground almonds for the nutty taste or lemon
5 things you need to know about Korean dish buldak
Have you had buldak before? Buldak, or literally translated to “fire chicken” (bul means fire and dak translates as chicken) is a heavily spiced, barbecued chicken dish. Unlike other Korean dishes like kimbap whose history can be traced back a hundred years, buldak is relatively new in the Korean cuisine. Famous Korean
What you need to know about Basque burnt cheesecake
One of the hottest trends in the world of baking nowadays is none other than the Basque burnt cheesecake. How much do you know about this addictive, creamy, delightful piece of dessert? Here's what you should know about Basque burnt cheesecake: Do not be scared of its burnt look! Credit: Pixabay. 1.Its birth place
Breaking down the different ingredients of a Malaysian nasi lemak
Malaysians can get defensive when comes to their food. When a foreigner mocks Malaysian food, Malaysians react as if their parents were insulted. An example is when a British journalist tweeted on Jan 15, 2020 about the nasi lemak served to her on a British Airways flight. Along with a vomiting emoji,
KajoTries: Nigella Lawson’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
This time we tried making Nigella Lawson’s chocolate chip cookies. Nigella Lawson's chocolate chip cookies The history of the chocolate chip cookie An American chef Ruth Graves Wakefield (1903-1977) is best known as the inventor of Toll House cookies, the first chocolate chip cookie together with Sue Brides. She invented it around 1938.
KajoTries: How to make an easy, egg-less banana cake
Did you know there was a difference between banana cake and banana bread? Compared to the dense banana bread, banana cake has a lighter texture. Besides bananas being the main ingredient, other typical ingredients in a banana cake are flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda and butter. Some people prefer to
Whip up Michelin-star dishes with these recipes from Jing Yaa Tang
With people staying homebound in the fight against Covid-19, social distancing measures have given rise to plenty of stay-at-home chefs who are utilising their time indoors to master new skills in the kitchen. Located at The Opposite House - a striking hotel in the heart of Beijing, Jing Yaa Tang restaurant
