Ingredients
1 OnionsOnions
- chopped
3 TomatoTomato
- chopped
4 GarlicGarlic
flakes
5 Red ChiliesChilies

1/4 tsp Mustard SeedsMustard Seeds

1/2 tsp Bengal GramBengal Gram

Salt to taste
Oil


Directions
1] Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and fry the 1st four ingredients for 5-10 minutes
2] Fry until transparent and moisture is absorbed.
3] Then add salt and grind it into a smooth paste.
4] Heat 2 tsps of oil in the same pan and put mustard seeds.
5] When it starts to pop add bengal gram,
6] When it becomes brown add the ground paste
7] Fry till the mixture becomes thick and changes it's color.
8] Serve either hot or at room temperature.


Technorati Tags: recipe, indian food, tomato, chutney, appetizer

Labels: Appetizer, indian, tomato chutney

I prepared this yesterday actually but left it in the fridge overnight cos I love it served cold. This sweet, sour and spicy dish has a strong Thai influence and the Nyonya sort of adapted it too. The main difference would be the Nyonya version is less spicy and slightly sweeter. Nevertheless it will still excite your taste buds and the coriander leaves providing the aromatic fragrant.

If you are considering having this appetizer to accompany your meal, do refrain from cooking other dishes with a similar taste like Sweet and Sour Fish. I find it goes well especially with Fried Chicken and Grilled Fish.


Ingredients
1 small Green Mango - skinned and shredded
5 ShallotsShallots
- sliced finely
10 CilipadiCilipadi
- sliced finely
1/2 CucumberCucumber
with soft centre removed - shredded
1/2 CarrotCarrot
- shredded

Seasoning Ingredients
3 tbsp Lime Juice
2 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Fish Sauce
1 tbsp Sesame Oil
Dash of pepper

Garnishing Ingredients
Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves

Mint LeavesMint Leaves



Directions
1. Combine seasoning ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Stir in all shredded ingredients.
3. Place unto serving bowl and sprinkle garnishings.
4. Serve with any seafood curry meals, fried chicken or grilled fish.

Note: You may also use Grinded Peanuts for garnishing.




Technorati Tags: recipe, nyonya food, mango, salad, kerabu, appetizer

Labels: Appetizer, kerabu mango, Nyonya, salad, Spicy, vegetarian

Brand new Day and a brand new Year... moments like these harbours renewed hope and new promises. Such moments I recall are also felt at weddings which leads me to this delicious little appetizer.

During Malay weddings, I often find myself looking forward to partake on some Roti Jala (Net Bread or Lace Pancake). It is a simple delicate dish, served with curry, normally chicken curry but others will do just fine as well. Roti Jala is made from a thin batter poured through a multi-funnelled mould onto a flat pan or wok. This is gently cooked, fold into quarter circles and served on a dish, one piled on top of the other.


Ingredients
1/4 kg FlourFlour
, sifted
1 EggEgg
beaten with 2 tsp salt
5 oz Cooking Oil (for greasing pan)
1 1/2 pints Water


Directions
1. Make a well in the centre of sifted flour, and pour in beaten egg and 1 tsp oil.
2. Gradually add in water, stirring gently to make a fine batter.
3. Grease a flat skillet or pan. Pan must not be too hot.
4. Half fill Roti Jala Mould (or u may make one as mentioned below) with batter.




Technorati Tags: recipe, malay food, curry, appetizer, bread, roti jala

Labels: Appetizer, bread, Curry, Malay, mould, roti jala

Ahhh... chicken, the staple food of Malaysians as Malaysia has one of the highest per capita consumption rates in the world for chicken. Its truly a wonder how we never get tired of eating them... I guess it's due to the many ways we cook it.

Labels: Appetizer, Chicken, Light, Malay, Spicy

Labels: Appetizer, fish, Nyonya, otak, Snack, Spicy