Nothing is as versatile, popular, inclusive, diverse and hits the spot quite like nasi lemak – a dish that is special to Malaysians. It transcends boundaries especially in a multi-racial country like Malaysia. Nasi lemak is a diverse of flavour profiles coming together. Fragrant rice enriched with coconut milk with knots of pandan leaves gives[…]

Laughing with your loved one over a home cooked meal, catching up with friends at a restaurant or cooking with your family. Many of our socializing revolves around food. Why is that? Because food connects everyone and it conquers all, from language barriers to cultural differences. Coming together and sharing a meal is the most[…]

Being home to people with various cultural backgrounds, Malaysia is one of Asia’s well-known cultural melting pots. Given its location, trade and colonial history, it has been influenced greatly by different parts of the world. Together with a very diverse population consisting of many different ethnic groups, a cuisine was developed as a mélange between[…]

The hardest part when you’re in Korea is having to choose what to eat and whether you can stomach all the wondrous display of food in so little time. Intensely flavoured, spicy and pungent, many described them as hearty and nutritious delights that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Korean food is[…]

Thanks to the explosion of the Korean wave, Korean cuisine is now sought after worldwide, and kimchi, Korea’s famous food is now one of the most popular side dishes due to its unique umami taste and health benefits. What is kimchi? It is a spicy fermented vegetable that is served in almost every meal in[…]

Geotjeori is a type of kimchi that’s eaten fresh without fermentation. Geot means “to out or outer” and jeori means “to be salted or pickled”. So, geotjeori means pickling the outside of the ingredients instead of allowing the dressing to completely penetrate or sit over time. It’s like giving your salad a toss with dressing[…]

Do you know that Malaysians throw away 17,000 tonnes of food daily? This amount can easily feed 2.9million people 3 meals a day. Throwing away food practically means we’re throwing away all resources connected to it — money, energy, water, land use and biodiversity. From clearing of lands to growing food, water usage, human resources[…]

High in calcium, protein and vitamin B12, milk is a common household staple as it is nutritionally beneficial and versatile. It is needed for many dishes and beverages, from our morning coffee, cereals to desserts. However, many of us end up throwing milk as it spoils quickly or it’s approaching expiration date. Instead of throwing[…]

As June 19 rolls around, it’s that time of the year to show your dad or father figure some extra love. For the last two years, you had to get creative with your Father’s Day celebrations, but now you can go all out and make it extra special. And for this Father’s Day, we’ve got[…]