A great dish to enjoy with the family! Tender beef that is packed with flavour and spice is sure to leave everyone wanting more.

Perfect for special occasions, tharid is the perfect dish for family reunions and family get-togethers!

A typical Malay dish, nasi kerabu is exotic blue rice with fried fish and vegetables, accompanied by sambal coconut.

Creamy, spicy and bursting with hints of coconut, this classic lamb rendang is best slow cooked!

This ayam pangang dish is spicy and so full of flavour that your family’s bound to love it.

This mixed herb dish is perfect for a satisfying family meal. The steps can be long and tedious, so save this recipe for when you have special occasions.

The crunch and crispiness of the chicken in this recipe helps give a fresh take on your traditional chicken or mutton biryani.

Follow this fool-proof laksa recipe and find yourself craving for seconds.

A traditional family favourite, nasi goreng is a stunning Indonesian fried rice dish brimming with fresh vegetables and a fried egg on top!

The distinctive fragrance of celebrity chef Rita Zahara’s delicious Malay chicken curry inspires warm memories of big dinners with family and friends. Comfort your soul with this succulent, traditional recipe that has been passed on from generations.

Love bananas, cheese and chocolate? Have them all together in one tasty dish that’s perfect for parties.

Celebrity Chef Rita Zahara shares her family recipe for Roti Kirai, also known as Roti Jala, a kind of Malay crepe. Best served with a bit of salad, chilli sauce and chicken curry!

Damian D’Silva, Executive Chef at Folklore combined Chinese, Malay and Indian, as well as, Eurasian flavours to create this Singapore Chicken Curry dish.

This Rempah Kuning recipe, shared by Chef Ambrose Poh of AllSpice Institute, is something that you want to do ahead in bulk then freeze. It can be used to make dishes like Ikan Goreng, Nonya Duck Curry and Seafood Pineapple Tamarind Soup.

The Ikan Goreng recipe by Chef Ambrose Poh of AllSpice Institute will present a fragrant and flavourful dish the family will love. It uses the Rempah Kuning paste as a base.

Rendang was originally created as a method of preserving meat. This lamb version is quick and easy and brilliantly complemented by a side of refreshing papaya sambal.

Sate Lilit or satay lilit is a satay variant in Indonesia, originating from Balinese cuisine. This is usually made from minced pork, fish, chicken, beef, or even turtle meat. Fairly easy to make, this version is made with just minced chicken. On top of that, make your own peanut sauce and rempah to go with this handy snack.

The classic ondeh-ondeh (or klepon if you’re in Java)  gets a unique spin with a delicious peanut butter and gula melaka filling. A sweet treat to satisfy both young and young at heart.

The traditional ondeh-ondeh that features green-coloured balls of glutinous rice balls filled with liquid palm sugar and coated in grated coconut, now comes in a cake version. An innovation of the classic ondeh-ondeh, this ondeh-ondeh cake will be a definite standout at any festive gathering. 

To be enjoyed either hot or cold, this tantalising Malay dessert dish is sure to excite every durian lover!

This post was published on June 5, 2019, and updated on May 17, 2020.

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