Have a cough? How about a fever? Sore throat? No problem – drink some barley tea!
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Ikan Pepes – Indonesian Spiced Fish
When fresh fish and Southeast Asian spices meet, the results are outstanding!
Ikan Pepes: Indonesian Spiced Fish
When I first visited Malaysia, one of the many dishes that stuck out in my mind was Ikan Bakar – a fresh skate wing that was marinated in a spice paste, wrapped in a banana leaf and grilled. The sweet and spicy chili paste, coupled with the smokiness of the singed banana leaf, permeated the tender flesh of the skate. Everytime we go back, I look forward to having this dish.
Here in the Bay Area, we were introduced to Bay Leaf Indonesian Restaurant in Sunnyvale. They have a dish similar to the grilled skate wing called ikan pepes. Ikan simply means “fish”. Pepes is the type of cooking process used: wrap in banana leaf, steam until cooked through, then finish off on the grill. Ever since having ikan pepes at Bay Leaf, I’ve been meaning to do this dish at home.
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How do You Top Mum’s Popiah? With Kuih Pie Tee
I heart Pie Tee!
Kuih Pie Tee with Prawn
No, this has nothing to do with tea, which is something else I heart a lot! Kuih Pie Tee or “Top Hats” (because the shape is sometimes like a top hat) is an appetizer that is popular in Malaysia. It is a wonderful treat–crisp shell, sweet and slightly crunchy vegetal flavors of jicama, carrots, and green beans, and meatiness from pork and shrimp.
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Mum’s Popiah is the Best!
Annie’s Mum is visiting us from Malaysia, which means that our house is tidier, the yard is straightened up more, and we are eating lots of tasty Malaysian food. Mum is a great cook, and one of her signature dishes is popiah. Because everything in her popiah is handmade, you can taste the love.
Mum’s Homemade Popiah is the Best!
