Tuesday, 02 Mar 2021 09:23 AM MYT
By Kenny Mah
Zi You Shi² believes in making food with a difference: Guess what’s inside this jar? Pictures courtesy of Zi You Shi²
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 Guess what’s inside this jar?
At first glance, it looks like a science experiment gone wrong or a rescued canister from a biology lab.
Hippies and health food enthusiasts, however, would rightly guess it’s just a jar of kombucha, with a floating “mother” (also known as SCOBY or a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast).
From photographer to BBQ beef maker Firdaus made a career switch to make ends meet. ‘Dendeng Bak Kwa Cik Midah’ roasting on an open fire. – Picture courtesy of Firdaus Feeq Raw ‘Dendeng Bak Kwa Cik Midah’ are cut into squares before cooking. – Picture courtesy of Firdaus Feeq
ABOUT three weeks before the planned soft launch of his latest venture, Firdaus Feeq felt like he could not succeed.
Just a couple of days before the movement control order was enforced in March last year, the main office of Firdaus’ studio was broken into and the new camera equipment worth RM70,000 that had just arrived was stolen. It was a difficult time for him and his family.
Braised Duck Reunion Treasure Pot from Ya Lor Braised Duck
Those who can t get enough of braised duck will love this braised duck pen cai ($168, good for six), with duck and sauce from Geylang Lorong 35 Sean Kee.
It s not just duck, of course. There are ingredients such as abalone, prawns and dried scallops.
And why not just add an order of braised duck platter?
This starts at $20.80 for two.
Homemade savoury yam cake from Tiffany Cafe & Restaurant (Furama City Centre)
It is always a good idea to have a savoury snack in the fridge, in case you have last-minute visitors or you need to contribute a pot luck dish at a gathering.
Priyanka Elhence 27 January 2021
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This year, enjoy traditional CNY goodies and treats with cheeses from different parts of the world to appreciate them in new and surprising ways.
French culture meets Chinese traditions with Europe, the home of cheese.
Usher in the Year of the Ox with acclaimed cheesemonger François Robin and 2011 winner of Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF) for cheesemongers, and local food connoisseur and one of The World’s 50 Best’s TasteHunter Sihan Lee, with their specially collaborated CNY-themed cheese sharing platter, pairing French cheeses with traditional CNY goodies.
Cheese Board by François Robin
Says Lee, “French cheese isn’t conventionally consumed by us Singaporeans, so this the opportunity to gain insights on how to pair CNY snacks with French cheese was one not to be missed.” Organised by the French Dairy Board (CNIEL) and supported by the European Union, this is the first-ever collaborati