Chinese spring rolls from Singapore are usually bigger than the Vietnamese ones and contain ingredients that are still distinct rather than mixed as in the latter case. Filling 4 tablespoons peanut oil 8 oz (250 g) pork, shredded or ground 8 oz (250 g) shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped 8 oz (250 g) crab meat [...]
These are Nyonya spring rolls that incorporate Chinese and Southeast Asian ingredients. One roll makes an interesting snack or entrée; two or three a satisfying lunch. Stuffed Pancake Rolls are prepared and eaten in two different ways: most commonly as a kind of crêpe, or sealed and deep-fried in the manner of a mainstream Chinese [...]
2-3 tablespoons oil 10-16 oz (300-500 g) water spinach, washed, tough ends discarded, leaves cut into 2-in (5-cm) lengths Spice Paste 3-4 red chilies, sliced 2 teaspoons shrimp paste (belacan) 6 shallots, sliced 3 cloves garlic METHOD Grind the Spice Paste ingredients to a paste. Heat the oil in a wok and fry the Spice [...]
This style of braising works well with chicken or pork. 5 tablespoons oil 2 large onions, chopped 3 red chilies, slices 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1-in (2 ½ -cm) piece fresh ginger root, sliced 2 lb (1 kg) chicken, cut into curry pieces 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce 1-2 teaspoons sugar, or to taste 2 [...]
Broadly influenced in its spicing, Curry Kapitan conjures up some of the cosmopolitan atmosphere of old Malacca and recalls the traditional role of the Kapitan in China as the Chinese communities. The Kapitan was a man of standing among both Malays and his own Chinese people and had considerable social mobility. Curry Kapitan reflects this [...]
This dish illustrates the fastidious elaboration of spices often employed in Nyonya cooking. Like all curries, it is good if prepared a few hours ahead and left to sit before serving. 1 chicken or 2-3 lb (1-1½ kg) chicken pieces 5 tablespoons oil 2 cups (500 ml) thin coconut milk Salt to taste Sugar to [...]
Long strands of noodles are a symbol of longevity to the Chinese and are often eaten on birthdays. These yellow Hokkien wheat noodles are favorites for frying. 14 oz (400 g) pork or chicken, finely sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon sherry 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch 15 oz (450 g) package [...]
