These steamed mantou buns are so soft and fluffy, and certainly eye-catching. The colors are from the matcha powder and pumpkin.
Author: Kelly
Steamed Garlic Prawns Vermicelli
Steamed garlic prawns with vermicelli is a tasty dish with little preparation. Using Le Creuset’s cast iron buffet casserole to steam, your meal will be ready in 5 minutes.
Honeydew Sago Dessert
Honeydew Sago is a popular dessert usually served at Chinese restaurants here in Penang. It is a simple-to-make and refreshing dessert that is a perfect treat for the whole family.
Prosperity Treasure Pot (Poon Choy 盆菜)
The Prosperity Treasure Pot or Poon Choy is a traditional one-pot dish composed of meat, seafood and vegetables served in a rich broth. This dish is especially popular during Chinese New Year as it is believe to bring abundance and prosperity to those who consume it.
Rose-Shaped Mantou 馒头
These rose-shaped steamed buns (Mantou 馒头) are soft, fluffy and too cute to eat. The red roses are made from natural coloring of the Red Dragon Fruit.
Pork Congee
Pork congee is the ultimate comfort food that is so easy to prepare and cook. The trick to make the congee smooth and silky is to freeze the rice before cooking it.
Sweet Potato Steamed Bun (Mantou 馒头)
These steamed sweet potato mantou buns are so soft and fluffy, and certainly eye-catching. It takes a bit of an effort but it is well worth it. Simply looking at it makes me happy!
Savory Steamed Pumpkin Kuih
Savory steamed pumpkin kuih is a Hokkien snack that is more popularly known as Kim Kuah Kuih 金瓜糕 or Kuih Labu.
Fried Oyster Omelette (Penang Oh Chien)
The combination of fresh oysters, omelette, starch, coriander and chili sauce blends perfectly making the dish so tempting and heavenly delicious. This dish is simple to make with minimal ingredients that can be easily sourced.
Gula Melaka Chiffon Cake
Try this light and fluffy Gula Melaka (Palm Sugar) Chiffon cake which is tasty, moist and not too sweet. It is the perfect pairing with coffee or tea for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Oven Braised Lamb Shank
Slow cooked until meltingly tender in a rich, deeply flavoured red wine sauce, this recipe is worthy of fine dining restaurants yet is completely straightforward to make.
Mushroom Risotto with Crispy Prosciutto Recipe
A warm earthy risotto featuring elegantly flavorful mushrooms and an Italian classic – prosciutto. Pair with an Italian red wine and enjoy!
Saffron Seafood Risotto Recipe
This seafood risotto recipe is infused with saffron and white wine, imparting remarkable flavour into the risotto rice base. I use scallops, prawns and squid to make up the risotto but you can use whatever seafood that is in season and you like. This risotto is easy to make and makes for the perfect meal for family and friends.
Purple Sweet Potato Mantou 馒头
Mantou are chinese steamed buns without any filling, traditionally made in all plain white. This purple sweet potato mantou is easy to make and so aesthetically pleasing. Using the natural color and sweetness of the sweet potato instead of artificial coloring is another plus, making these buns healthier.