Southeast Asian Food Magazine

Why You Should Wash Rice - Let an Asian Tell You

Rinsing rice before cooking is an important step to get fluffy rice with individual grains. My granny said it’s the only way to get rice like in Chinese restaurants.

3 Types of Mooncake You Must Taste

Mid-Autumn Festival is around the corner. If you are spoiled with the choices of mooncakes available, here's the top 3 mooncake types that are widely available and you should have already tried.

Stench of a Dead Cat from the Kitchen?

Who would have thought that cooking shrimp paste is a criminal offence or how security was called to investigate because of a fruit? These pungent foods are so close to our hearts but are offensive to others. Here are some crazy stories you'd never expect.

3 Ways to Use Soy Sauce

Simple soy sauce recipes are great for a quick meal. Sometimes sweet, sometimes savoury. Soy sauce is a versatile condiment that has many uses. Whether it is eaten uncooked or cooked, soy sauce is a must-have in your kitchen.

4 Insanely Easy Desserts (Max. 4 Steps)

Southeast Asia desserts are a mix of local tropical flavours and ingredients. These desserts are exotic to some but they are always enjoyed by all cultures. Made with ingredients like coconut milk or juicy ripe mangoes, they could be the simplest dessert you’d ever made.

Did you eat any of these unlucky food during Chinese New Year?

Food is very symbolic to the Chinese when it comes to Lunar New Year. Some food are lucky while others may be deemed unlucky. This is a list of food you should avoid based on some traditional beliefs.