If there’s one dish I absolutely miss about Thailand, it’s Nam Jim Jaew (แจ่ว) – or more like how accessible it is! Nam Jim Jaew is a Thai dipping sauce, that is the most perfect blend of spicy, tangy, sour and salty. It originates from the Northern region of Thailand, and is part of Isaan...| Nomadette
This is an easy, fully Halal rice cooker recipe for the Singapore hawker classic, Chicken Bak Kut Teh.| Nomadette
Make restaurant-style Creamy Tom Yum or Tom Yum Nan Khon at home! Spicy, tangy, and creamy — your new favorite Thai comfort soup! I love tom yum. But you know what’s even better? A creamy tom yum! Whenever I’m at a Thai restaurant and there’s the option of a creamy tom yum or a regular... The post Creamy Tom Yum appeared first on Nomadette.| Nomadette
How to make basic dried chili paste, a super quick, ultra versatile base ingredient for Malay and Southeast Asian recipes.| Nomadette
How to make this classic Malay dish, Asam Pedas, or spicy tamarind fish curry.| Nomadette
Elevate your culinary adventures with this EASY Sotong Masak Hitam or Squid Ink Stew recipe. Embrace the rich blend of squid, spices, and umami squid ink - a guaranteed journey for your taste buds!| Nomadette
How to make easy Sambal Udang, or Malay-style spicy chilli shrimps or prawns. Sambal Udang or Sambal Shrimps or Prawns is a Malay dish of prawns stir-fried in a rich, spicy sambal sauce. This dish goes amazingly well with some rice! How to make the Dried Chilli Paste for Sambal Udang? To make that base...| Nomadette
How to make lemongrass chicken stirfry, best served with rice. Today we’re making Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken. This is super easy to make, perfect over rice and one of my favourite dishes for a weekday dinner. This is also the best marinade for grilling chicken with. Just make sure you give more time to marinade if...| Nomadette
A disclaimer… this IS super easy… but it does come with a long list of ingredients. But once you get over the list, this is a quick way of having ultra flavourful beef broth. From start to finish, this Thai Beef Noodle dish took me just 30 minutes. I made this today, using pretty much...| Nomadette
How I make a super easy, nutritious chicken broth with scrap materials. I’m probably one of the biggest supporters of bouillon stock cubes. As a working adult (lazy kidult?) I want the tastiest meal in a short amount of time. However, nothing beats the wholesomeness of a homemade, brewed chicken stock. One of my favourite...| Nomadette
Tired of the same old stir-fry? Try this easy sweet and savoury Soy Sauce Braised Udon!| Nomadette
How to make a deliciously quick and easy Mee Goreng to satisfy your fried noodle cravings!| Nomadette
How to make Japanese Beef Curry Udon, a hearty and flavourful curry dish guaranteed to bring some warmth to your bowl!| Nomadette
How to make Mee Siam with Gravy, a Malay noodle dish of vermicelli in a sweet, sour, mild spicy and umami gravy.| Nomadette
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This is the only recipe you need to create the perfect bowl of Singapore Laksa - A flavour explosion of spices and creamy coconut seafood goodness!| Nomadette
This is the PERFECT spicy, umami, sambal sauce condiment for hawker noodle classics like Hokkien Mee, Laksa, Char Kway Teow.| Nomadette
How to make Seafood Mee Goreng, or Singapore Malay-style spicy stir fried noodles.| Nomadette
How to make Char Kway Teow, a sinfully delicious Singaporean street food classic you can easily master at home!| Nomadette
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Golden Delight: Ayam Masak Kunyit or Turmeric Chicken Stir Fry, the easy antioxidant-packed dish that will leave you begging for more.| Nomadette
If you love Kicap Manis, then you need to learn how to make this easy, homely egg dish: Telur Masak Kicap or Soy Sauce Eggs.| Nomadette
This is the perfect side dish for festive meals - Nasi Tomato or Tomato Rice! Deliciously savoury, subtly sweet tomato rice dish made with basmati rice, ghee, and spices.| Nomadette
How to make Pad Phet Gai, a Thai-Malaysian spicy chicken stir fry dish.| Nomadette
Spice up your weeknight dinner with this easy and delicious recipe for Ayam Masak Lemak Cili Padi, or chicken cooked in a turmeric bird's eye chilli curry.| Nomadette
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How to make Ayam Penyet, or Indonesian Smashed Chicken, a popular fried chicken rice dish served with a spicy sambal.| Nomadette
Try this crunchy twist on Palestine’s national dish—Musakhan spring rolls with chicken, caramelized onions, and sumac. Introduction Musakhan is Palestine’s national dish—juicy chicken, sweet caramelized onions, tangy sumac, all served over traditional taboon bread with a generous drizzle of olive oil. Today, I’m making a crispy, addictive variation of it: Musakhan Spring Rolls! This snack-sized... The post Musakhan Spring Rolls (super crispy!) appeared first on Nomadette.| Nomadette
Discover all my secrets to making perfect kremesan at home: light, crispy, golden and utterly addictive!| Nomadette
Discover Palestinian Kofta bi Bandora: juicy spiced koftas baked with vegetables in rich tomato sauce. A hearty, one-pan family meal! I’ve been enjoying my Palestinian series and discovering so many new types of dishes along the way. One of my recent discoveries came about almost by accident: I had leftover filling from the arayes I... The post Kofta bi Bandora (Palestinian Baked Kofta with Tomatoes & Vegetables) appeared first on Nomadette.| Nomadette
Hungry in Beijing? Follow my ultimate guide for the best bites, must-try dishes, and my ideal itinerary to taste the city fully. When people think of Beijing, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the Great Wall or the Forbidden City. For me? It was the food. If you’re like me and you’ve... The post What to Eat in Beijing: Must-Try Dishes, Breakfast, Street Snacks & Coffee Spots appeared first on Nomadette.| Nomadette
Visiting Beijing soon? This ultimate guide covers top attractions, food hotspots, cultural musts, and handy travel tips. Introduction I’m fresh off my trip to Beijing, China, and wow, it surprised me in the best way possible. Honestly, I thought it might be too overwhelming, maybe even… intimidating? I don’t speak Mandarin, I’d heard about China’s... The post Ultimate Guide to Beijing (with 5 Day Itinerary) appeared first on Nomadette.| Nomadette
Crispy, juicy, and flavourful! Arayes are Palestinian stuffed pitas filled with spiced beef. Easy, quick, and perfect for sharing.| Nomadette
How to make this versatile garlic yoghurt sauce in minutes! Delicious with grilled meats, rice bowls, wraps, or as a cooling dip for spicy dishes. Ever since I made my viral Turkish pasta, I’ve almost always had a tub of garlic yoghurt sitting in the fridge. It’s become one of those versatile sauces that I... The post My Go-To Garlic Yoghurt Sauce (5 Minutes, 5 Ingredients!) appeared first on Nomadette.| Nomadette
Bold flavors, minimal cleanup! This Curry chicken and rice tray bake is a comforting one-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights.| Nomadette
This Tokyo-inspired creamy mentaiko udon soup, easy to make, and full of umami. A cozy bowl of chewy noodles, spicy cod roe, and topped with buttery mushrooms. On a recent trip to Tokyo, I stumbled upon the best udon I’ve ever had: a Creamy Mentaiko Udon Soup! It was creamy, slurpable, and somehow light all... The post Creamy Mentaiko Udon Soup appeared first on Nomadette.| Nomadette
How to make authentic Palestinian Maqluba: tender chicken, roasted vegetables, and spiced rice in one pot, flipped for a dramatic finish.| Nomadette
How to make Sayur Lemak Lodeh, or Malay-Indonesian style mixed vegetables stewed in a coconut curry. Sayur Lemak Lodeh (sayur lodeh/lemak lodeh) is a dish of mixed vegetables stewed in a coconut curry soup. This is more of a light curry, that is full of flavour and umami. This Malay-Indonesian dish is gorgeous with some...| Nomadette
Meet the perfect salad: Gado Gado! Fresh veggies, satisfying proteins, rich peanut sauce for a burst of delight in every bite.| Nomadette
How to make Sambal Goreng, a spicy stir-fry with tofu and tempeh.| Nomadette
Unveiling the secrets to creating authentic Singapore and Malaysian-style Satay Peanut Sauce. This recipe will yield a rich and nutty, better-than-hawker satay sauce… no peanut butter allowed!| Nomadette
How to make a quick and easy sambal belacan, or spicy shrimp chilli sauce, with just 3 ingredients!| Nomadette
This is the ONLY recipe you need to make perfect spicy-sweet sambal sauce for Nasi Lemak.| Nomadette
How to make easy Hainanese Roasted Chicken Rice - 2 ways: oven and air fryer!| Nomadette
How to make Rainbow Fried Rice easily in a rice cooker!| Nomadette
How to make Pickled Green Chillies, a staple condiment in Asian cuisine.| Nomadette
How to make Opor Ayam, a delicious, aromatic and non-spicy Indonesian chicken stew. Opor Ayam is, surprise surprise, not a spicy dish at all. This Indonesian dish can be found in Singapore at nasi padang stalls, but not common. It’s an underrated dish and is one of my faves – for a spice lover, that’s...| Nomadette
How to make an easy, no-soak, Halal rice cooker Lo Ma Gai or Chinese sticky rice.| Nomadette
How to make a yummy cheesecake easily... in a rice cooker!| Nomadette
Have you ordered a bucket of fried chicken, ate a bunch for a meal, and still have plenty leftover, but you do not want to have it for dinner again? So you make easy peasy, foolproof chicken rice with it! I stumbled upon this Japanese hack recipe and had to try it. The brilliant hack...| Nomadette
How to make easy Singapore Hainanese Chicken Rice in a rice cooker.| Nomadette
Cheesy Curry Baked Rice is the comfort food you didn’t know you needed. Savoury chicken curry, fluffy rice, and gooey cheese in every bite!| Nomadette
How to master the art of "pecah minyak" or "oil splitting" and properly cook dried chilli paste in Malay cooking.| Nomadette
How to prepare lemongrass for Southeast Asian cooking.| Nomadette
This quick and delicious Chicken Satay Udon Noodles will have your taste buds dancing with joy in under 30 minutes.| Nomadette
This is the ULTIMATE recipe to make Mee Soto Ayam, or Malaysian Chicken Noodle Soup complete with a delicious, spicy Sambal Cili Kicap sauce!| Nomadette
Learn how to make authentic Mee Rebus! Yellow noodles served in a rich, sweet-spicy, umami gravy made from sweet potatoes.| Nomadette
How to make a butterfly blue pea Nasi Lemak.| Nomadette
How to make easy and creamy Carbonara... with no Cream!| Nomadette
This is the only basic Sambal recipe you need! An easy, beginner-friendly spicy sambal that's as versatile as it is delicious.| Nomadette
How to make Ayam Paprik, the ultimate quick and easy chicken stir fry! An aromatic, savoury, sweet, spicy dish that will keep you coming back for more!| Nomadette
How to make authentic Ayam Masak Merah, or Malay-style Tomato Chicken Stew.| Nomadette
How to make Ayam Masak Kicap, or Spicy Soy Sauce Chicken Stirfry.| Nomadette
How to make versatile Sambal Tumis, a key condiment in Malay cuisine in Singapore and Malaysia.| Nomadette
How to make spicy Chicken Rendang. Today we’re making Chicken Rendang – one of my all time favourite Malay dishes. Rendang is a dry curry stew that you can find in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Chicken or Beef The beef version is more popular, but I personally prefer chicken. Less guesswork with beef cuts and...| Nomadette
How to make easy lontong or nasi impit, also known as compressed rice cakes at home. Impress your guests these festive season!| Nomadette
This 3-ingredient Cheat Peanut Sauce is a total game-changer! Creamy, nutty, spicy - this is the only shortcut recipe you need for Singapore and Malaysian style satay sauce.| Nomadette
Make rich, collagen chicken bone broth in your Instant Pot! Easy, hands-off, and guaranteed to turn into a jelly when chilled.| Nomadette
How to make the perfect Chilli Sauce for Singapore Chicken Rice, a spicy, tangy, ginger-garlic Chilli Sauce.| Nomadette
How to make claypot chicken rice easily in rice cooker!| Nomadette
How to make an easy authentic Chicken Rendang, a traditional Indonesian-Malaysian dry coconut curry stew.| Nomadette
This is the only foolproof recipe you need to make the best Beef Rendang!| Nomadette
Love Shepherd’s Pie? This easy recipe combines classic flavours with a few cheeky shortcuts, perfect for family dinners and meal prep!| Nomadette
This is the easiest Mac and Cheese you'll ever make - in a rice cooker!| Nomadette
Transform butter chicken into a cozy baked dish! Tender chicken, creamy gravy, and melty cheese over rice, this Butter Chicken Baked Rice is your new favourite dinner.| Nomadette
Make the iconic BBQ Sambal Stingray at home with this easy recipe! Bold sambal paste and tender fish wrapped in banana leaves for a true hawker delight.| Nomadette
This is the ULTIMATE guide to making authentic Singapore and Malaysian-style Chicken Satay - easily achieve tender, fragrantly spiced, chicken skewers with this recipe.| Nomadette
The best begedil you will ever make! Discover the secrets to irresistible, authentic Singapore and Malaysian fried potato patties with this easy-to-follow recipe.| Nomadette
How to make this deliciously creamy, beefy One-Pasta Cheeseburger Pasta in 20 minutes or less!| Nomadette
How to make this easy, one-pan creamy chicken and mushroom pasta.| Nomadette
How to make this easy, spicy, creamy fusion pasta dish, Chilli Crisp Pasta in just 10 minutes!| Nomadette
Comfort food made easy! How to make Ayam Masak Merah, or chicken stir fried in an sweet and savoury, tomato-based sauce in just 20 minutes.| Nomadette
Make Otak Otak at home with this foolproof guide! Easy steps, flexible cooking methods, and authentic flavours to recreate at home.| Nomadette
How to make pan fried Ayam Goreng or 'fried chicken', a healthier, easier version of the spiced chicken.| Nomadette
How to make easy Nasi Minyak or Ghee Butter Rice in a rice cooker.| Nomadette
How to make Malay style Singapore Fried Chicken Wings, or Ayam Goreng.| Nomadette
Make authentic nasi lemak rice at home! This easy guide covers key ingredients, tips, and three foolproof cooking methods for perfect results.| Nomadette
One-pot rice cooker vermicelli with yong tau foo: flavourful, fast, and perfect for leftovers. Try this hands-off recipe for a cozy, no-fuss meal!| Nomadette
How to make Char Siu Chicken, a Chinese-style savoury, sweet, and sticky red honey roasted BBQ chicken.| Nomadette
Master mealtime with Essential Aromatic Pastes! Simplify weekdays with versatile pastes, making meal prep a game-changer.| Nomadette
This is an easy, cheat One Pan Lasagna recipe! sauce from scratch!| Nomadette
One Sauce, Many Dishes - make this ultimate, versatile homemade tomato sauce recipe! Quick and easy prep, and let the oven do all the cooking. Simple, versatile, and delicious!| Nomadette
Sushi with a twist! This Spicy Tuna Mayo Sushi Burger is quick and easy to assemble, and perfect for meal prep.| Nomadette
Effortlessly ready in minutes! This tender Air Fryer Bang Bang Salmon is creamy, sweet, and spicy goodness.| Nomadette
