Baking
A Taste of Seremban Siew Pau
Siew Pau or baked pork buns seems to have made itself into a Seremban specialty. I’ve eaten similar style baked buns in Hong Kong so I don’t think its a Malaysian thing per se. Maybe it is the filling is unique to Malaysian or Seremban style siew pau.
There are many bakeries selling siew pau that [...]
Cupcake Chic - cupcakes with style
I was in The Curve one evening when I came across a little sign that said “Cupcake Chic” and professed to be a “cupcakery”. I was quite intrigued at the mysterious little sign so I followed it. It led me to Cupcake Chic, a bakery specializing in nothing but cupcakes.
Cupcake Chic is located at The [...]
Kiwi Muffins with Apple Sauce filling
I found a packet of instant muffin mix in my fridge that was close to expiry so I decided to do a spot of baking. The nice thing about using muffin premix is that it is quick to make and easy to handle. The one I had is similar to this one available from Cooking [...]
Chinese New Year goodies: Kuih Bakul or Nien Kao
This is a Kuih Bakul aka Tni Kueh (Hokkien) aka Nin Ko (Cantonese) aka Nien Kao (Mandarin).
Whatever you call it, it is a must have during the Chinese New Year in traditional households where it is offered during prayers when sending the Kitchen God back to the Heavens. Legend has it that just before the [...]
