Southeast Asian Food Magazine

Pandan: A Guide to This Fragrant Southeast Asian “Vanilla”

How to use pandan leaves? Let's dive into these unassuming leaves to see how they can improve your dishes. The last way to use pandan leaves has nothing got to do with food, though!

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.

Why is Durian Banned? Is Shrimp Paste Disgusting?

The smell of durian and shrimp paste is pungent. Sometimes, it is a crime to have durian with you. Let’s also learn how to eliminate this funky aroma in this situation.

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.