Fried Porridge
Fried porridge is a resourceful Malaysian-inspired recipe that gives leftover porridge a second life. Cooked over high heat with dried shrimp, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, it develops a rich, smoky wok hei flavour right at home.
French Butter Cake
Baking is not really my strength, but this French Butter Cake took years of tweaking to get just right. More almond flour, less sugar, and good French butter — every bite is dense, rich, and deeply buttery.
Kombu Butter
This one started with an ingredient I almost threw away. I bought a 200ml tub of crème fraîche with grand plans for salmon rillettes — but life happened, and it sat untouched in my fridge past its expiry date. Three days past, to be exact. Still sealed. It still smelled clean and tangy. No mould, […]
Stuffed Green Peppers with Minced Beef
Hands up if you’ve ever bought ingredients for one meal, only to be left with random bits and pieces afterwards. A half-used pack here, a few vegetables there, sauces waiting quietly in the fridge door. This is where the fun begins. I like to think of it as a little kitchen black box challenge — […]
Otah Scotch Eggs
More than three years ago, I created the first version of this Otah Scotch Egg during my collaboration with Fassler, a Singapore seafood supplier. It began as a playful idea: what if a classic British Scotch egg could be reimagined through a Singapore lens? I had long remembered a Scotch egg I once enjoyed at […]
Chimichurri Sauce
As a home cook, I enjoy cooking on the fly — making something out of what I already have in the fridge rather than buying more ingredients. It’s less about perfection, and more about making things work. This simple chimichurri sauce came together simply because I had a bunch of parsley leftover from my yoshoku […]
No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake
If you love simple desserts, this no-bake strawberry shortcake is an easy treat to make at home. Inspired by the viral no-bake yogurt cheesecake trend, this version uses shortbread cookies, Greek yoghurt, fresh and freeze-dried strawberries to create a light, creamy dessert with layers of buttery goodness and strawberry fragrance. The cake is chilled overnight, […]
Spicy Salmon Tartare
This spicy salmon tartare is a simple, no-cook appetiser — just cut, mix, chill and serve. Inspired by a tuna tartare I enjoyed at Bread Street Kitchen in London by Gordon Ramsay, this version uses sashimi-grade salmon tossed in a light Korean-inspired dressing with gochujang, sesame oil and soy sauce.It’s fresh, slightly spicy and perfect […]
Pear Tarts
One of those fuss-free bakes that feels fancy, yet comes together simply.
Grilled Lobster Tails
Festive lobster dinner at home – Perfect for Christmas. Move over turkey and ham — these juicy grilled lobster tails bring a festive, seafood twist to your Christmas table!
