Satay: skewers of grilled meat, served with a peanut dipping sauce I've eaten different versions of satay, but I like lamb the most. There's something about the tender, slightly gamey taste that I enjoy. My dad first introduced me to the dish, and what's not to love? There's the heady scent of grilled meat, combined with a sauce made from peanuts. Mmm. I'm a big peanut-butter lover (which is why I was sad in Spain.) But back to my great father, who being Malaysian, loves satay. When we … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Hainanese Chicken Rice
May 24, 2013 1 Comment
Hainanese chicken rice: chicken simmered in broth and served with flavorful riceHainanese chicken rice originates from Hainan, a province in China. However, it's very popular in Malaysia and Singapore. The dish boasts chicken with silky skin, accomplished by steeping a whole chicken in bone-based broth at sub-boiling temperatures and dowsing it in ice water at the end. The chicken meat inside remains soft and smooth. (Sometimes younger birds are selected for the dish for an even tenderer … [Read more...]