Dish Origin – Edible Bird’s Nest
Said to have anti-ageing properties, and to promote cell regeneration, boost immunity and enhance sex drive, edible bird’s nests have become popular with Chinese millennials. In my latest origin series for […]
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Dish Origin – Rice Paper Rolls
One of the most popular dishes associated with Vietnamese cuisine has its origin in China. Learn more about this and what makes a rice paper roll truly authentic in my […]
Dish Origin – Gnocchi
I remember vividly the first time I ever had gnocchi that was befitting of the description, light and fluffy pillows. It was in Verona, at Locanda 4 Cuochi. So it was […]
Dining Hotspot – Tai Kwun
I write the Hot Spots article for SCMP’s Good Eating Guide every issue and mostly I link it directly to the online version. This time however, I am including the […]
Dish Origin – Satay
As Disney’s Mickey Mouse makes an unlikely turn as a satay-serving street hawker, I explore the origins of the marinated meat found skewered on street corners across Southeast Asia, in […]
Dish Origin – Chicken Tikka Masala
Fact check: is chicken tikka masala actually Indian, not British? I talk to the experts to answer the question as well as delve into its origin story. Click here to […]
Dish Origin – Wonton Noodles
In my latest dish origin series for South China Morning Post, I delve into wonton noodles and reveal the regional differences between Hong Kong, Singapore & Malaysia. Click here to […]
Dish Origin – Laksa
Focusing on Nyonya and Singapore laksa, this article looks at the similarities, the differences, which came first, and how laksa got its name. Plus recommendations for eating the dish in […]
Dish Origin – Century Egg
The second article in my weekly food origin series for South China Morning Post. This time it is century eggs – How are they really made, where are they from and […]
Dish Origin – Nasi Lemak
Is nasi lemak from Malaysia or Singapore – and how did it get its name? I answer both these questions, with help from the experts, in this new origin series […]
