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Did prawn crackers originate from Malaysia or Indonesia, and which country has the better version? Find out the answer and more fascinating info about this classic Asian snack, click here to read more. Published as part of my ongoing origin series for South China Morning Post. Photos courtesy of chef Will Meyrick. Continue reading Dish Origin – Prawn Crackers
To the uninitiated, consuming an embryonic duck egg may not sound particularly tempting. Yet balut is so popular in the Philippines that it is often referred to as a national street food. Find out more about this protein rich snack and what I thought when I tried it. Click here for more. Continue reading Dish Origin – Balut
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 South China Morning Post I deep dive into this Chinese delicacy with a fascinating history dating back more than a thousand years ago. Continue reading Dish Origin – Edible Bird’s Nest
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 latest origin series article for SCMP. Continue reading Dish Origin – Rice Paper Rolls
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 interesting to discover when researching this Gnocchi origin article (for SCMP) that Verona is not only the city of love, it is also the city of gnocchi. Continue reading Dish Origin – Gnocchi
East Bali – the lesser visited part, is home to breathtaking scenery is at every turn, including majestic mountains, terraced rice paddies, cultural sites and stunning coastline. It is also home to the gorgeous Amankila, which I loved. 24 Hours East Bali is a guide of what to do, eat and see that I wrote for AsiaSpa magazine, click Here to read more. Continue reading 24 Hours – Coastal East Bali
In this article for Cathay Pacific’s Discovery magazine I highlight four of the best examples of the new fleet of floating hotels. Click Here for more. Continue reading Making Waves
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 my latest origin series for South China Morning Post. Click here to read more. Continue reading Dish Origin – Satay
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 read all about it. Continue reading Dish Origin – Wonton Noodles
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 Singapore & Malaysia. Click here for more. Continue reading Dish Origin – Laksa
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