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Apam Balik (Malaysian Pancakes) )|Mànjiānguǒ 曼煎粿/Tortitas Malayas

Apam Balik is also called peanuts pancake, mànjiānguǒ, martabak or terang bulan. This Malaysian authentic pancake is a comforting and yummy popular street food, either eaten for breakfast or as a snack. I tweaked this pancake recipe into a vegan version. This healthy vegan pancake is filled with crushed peanuts, banana and strawberry then served folded in half like the street vendor style. It is remarkably delicious and crispy if eaten hot or straight out from the pan.

Stir-fry

Stir-Fried Green Beans《炒四季豆 Judías Verdes Salteadas》

Super healthy, quick and easy tender green beans stir-fried with shallots and minced garlic. It’s a perfect side dish to make for a family week day dinner.

Main Course

Kerala Vegetable Kurma《喀拉拉邦蔬菜库尔马/Kurma vegetal de Kerala》

Kerala vegetable Kurma is eaten popularly at home and in restaurants in Malaysia. This vegetable Kurma is a stew of several vegetables simmered in thick spicy coconut based gravy which pairs well with basmati rice, chapati, appam, naan bread or other Indian bread.

Main Course

Vegan Soya Mince Burger 《素食大豆碎汉堡/ Hamburguesa vegana de soja picada》

This easy recipe uses soya mince, mushroom seasoning, miso paste, liquid smoke and BBQ sauce to make meaty vegan burgers you will love. The beauty is that soya mince provides texture similar to real mincemeat.

Main Course

Vegan Hakka Noodles 《纯素客家面/ Fideos Veganos Hakka》

Vegan Hakka noodles were created by the Hakka Chinese people who migrated to Malaysia from Southern China. It was originally made with minced pork. It is not only a popular street food in Malaysia but also the Hakka family staple food. I recreated this dish into a vegan version of Hakka noodles. It makes a fabulous weekday meal.

Dessert & Snack

Nyonya Bubur Cha Cha (Malaysian Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk Dessert) 《娘惹摩摩喳喳/Nyonya Gachas cha cha》

My grandmother is a Nyonya Baba (Mixed race of Malay & Chinese) in Malaysia. This recipe is how she used to make the dessert. I tweaked the recipe using 3 colour potatoes and used pandan leaf to naturally colour the tapioca jelly. This delicious and satisfying dessert is loved by all ethnicity in Malaysia and Singapore.

Appetizer & Soup

Tomato Red Lentil Soup 《西红柿红扁豆汤 Sopa De Lentejas Rojas Con Tomates》

This vibrant and tasty soup is flavoured with curry leaves, tomatoes, red lentils then garnish with coriander and a squeeze of lemon juice. A heart-healthy soup!

Chinese New Year

Malaysian Chinese Walnut Cookies 《核桃饼干/Galletas Chinas De Nuez 》

cookie that was created by the Cantonese at Ipoh, Perak near north Malaysia. It used to be a popular cookie made for a wedding and of course for the Chinese New Year celebration too. I use vegan butter to turn it into a healthier recipe.

Chinese New Year Side Dish Stir-fry

Stir-Fried Chinese Leek Flower with Vegan Scallops

For the Chinese New Year celebration, seafood often becomes the centrepiece of the dining table. To create vegan seafood, Healthy Asian Cuisine is turning the King Oyster Mushrooms into scallops with seaweed marinade. The combination of crunchy stir-fry Chinese leek flower and the delicious vegan scallops make this dish a champion for any celebration.

Chinese New Year Holiday Festive

Buddha’s Delight/Vegetarian Stir-fry《斋菜 – Zhāi cài / salteado vegetariano》

Famously known as Buddha’s Delight, this New Year’s day dish was created by the Buddhists. In the Buddhist tradition, no animal or fish should be killed on the first day of the lunar year. This vegetarian dish is cooked in a delicious and easy-to-prepare sauce to produce a hearty, filling and satisfying dish. Serve over rice or grains for a complete meal.

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This is Linda's blog. Stories of my daily life and kitchen tips.

Apam Balik (Malaysian Pancakes) )|Mànjiānguǒ 曼煎粿/Tortitas Malayas

Stir-Fried Green Beans《炒四季豆 Judías Verdes Salteadas》

Kerala Vegetable Kurma《喀拉拉邦蔬菜库尔马/Kurma vegetal de Kerala》

Vegan Soya Mince Burger 《素食大豆碎汉堡/ Hamburguesa vegana de soja picada》

Vegan Hakka Noodles 《纯素客家面/ Fideos Veganos Hakka》

Nyonya Bubur Cha Cha (Malaysian Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk Dessert) 《娘惹摩摩喳喳/Nyonya Gachas cha cha》

Tomato Red Lentil Soup 《西红柿红扁豆汤 Sopa De Lentejas Rojas Con Tomates》

Malaysian Chinese Walnut Cookies 《核桃饼干/Galletas Chinas De Nuez 》

Stir-Fried Chinese Leek Flower with Vegan Scallops

Buddha’s Delight/Vegetarian Stir-fry《斋菜 – Zhāi cài / salteado vegetariano》

Stir-Fried Chinese Chives

Stir-Fried Green Beans《炒四季豆 Judías Verdes Salteadas》

Stir-Fried Chinese Leek Flower with Vegan Scallops

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