Quick Meals

A simplified version of the classic fish head curry, using pre-made curry paste and fewer vegetables for a faster, weeknight-friendly meal.

Fish head (snapper or red grouper) · Coconut milk · Store-bought fish curry paste · Vegetable oil

A simplified version of Kari Ayam, this recipe uses pre-made curry paste and fewer aromatics for a faster, yet still flavorful, chicken curry suitable for weeknights.

Chicken breast, cubed · Carrots, sliced · Coconut milk · Malaysian or Thai red curry paste

A simplified version of Ayam Kari Mamak, using pre-made curry paste and fewer whole spices to achieve a delicious curry flavor in a shorter time.

Chicken pieces (boneless, thigh or breast) · Coconut milk · Onion · Garlic cloves

A simplified version of Ayam Varuval, this recipe uses pre-ground spices and a quicker cooking method to achieve a delicious, spicy chicken dish with less preparation time.

Boneless chicken thighs, cubed · Onions, finely chopped · Ginger-garlic paste · Curry leaves

A simplified version of Ayam Tandoori, using chicken pieces threaded onto skewers and cooked quickly under the broiler or on a grill. This version offers similar flavors with less marination and cooking time.

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast · Full-fat yogurt · Ginger-garlic paste · Lemon juice

A simplified version of Ayam Bakar Berempah, using pre-made spice paste or fewer fresh ingredients for a quicker preparation without compromising too much on flavor.

Chicken pieces (boneless thighs or breasts) · Pre-made Malaysian spice paste (rempah) · Tamarind paste · Coconut milk (canned)

A simplified version of Ayam Panggang Percik, using pre-made spice paste and fewer ingredients for a quicker preparation time while retaining the essential flavors.

Chicken pieces (thighs) · Store-bought Malaysian spice paste (e.g., rendang or curry paste) · Coconut milk · Tamarind paste

A simplified and quicker version of Ayam Masak Madu, perfect for weeknights. It uses pre-cut chicken and fewer aromatics while retaining the signature sweet and savory honey glaze.

Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces · Honey · Soy sauce · Garlic, minced

A simplified and faster version of Ayam Masak Paprik, perfect for weeknights. It uses pre-cut vegetables and a slightly adjusted sauce for quicker cooking while retaining the core flavors.

Chicken breast, cut into cubes · Mixed bell peppers (pre-cut strips) · Onion, sliced · Garlic, minced

A simplified and faster version of Ayam Masak Cili Kering, using pre-made chili paste and fewer aromatics for a weeknight-friendly meal.

Chicken breast, cut into cubes · Chili paste (sambal oelek or similar) · Garlic, minced · Soy sauce

A simplified version of the classic Ayam Masak Halia, perfect for weeknights. This recipe uses pre-minced ginger and garlic for speed, while retaining the signature ginger-garlic flavor profile.

Chicken breast, cut into cubes · Ginger paste · Garlic paste · Soy sauce

A simplified, faster version of Ayam Masak Sambal, using pre-made sambal paste for convenience without sacrificing too much flavor.

Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces · Pre-made sambal paste · Tamarind paste, diluted in water · Palm sugar or brown sugar

A simplified version of Ayam Masak Kurma, designed for weeknight cooking. It uses pre-made curry paste and fewer aromatics while retaining the core flavors of chicken, coconut, and spices.

Chicken breast, cubed · Potatoes, peeled and cubed · Coconut milk · Malaysian kurma paste

A simplified and quicker version of Ayam Masak Ros, using pre-made chili paste and fewer aromatics, perfect for weeknight meals while retaining the signature sweet and savory rose flavor.

Chicken breast or thigh, cubed · Shallots, thinly sliced · Garlic, minced · Chili paste (sambal tumis)

A simplified version of Ayam Pongteh, using pre-minced garlic and ginger, and fewer ingredients for a faster preparation time without sacrificing too much of the classic flavor.

Chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces · Potatoes, peeled and cubed · Fermented soybean paste (taucheo) · Minced garlic

A simplified version of Ayam Buttermilk, using readily available ingredients for a faster preparation time without compromising too much on flavor.

Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces · Buttermilk · Butter · Garlic powder

A simplified version of Ayam Goreng Thai, this recipe uses pre-ground spices and fewer aromatics for a quicker preparation while still capturing the essence of Thai flavors.

Chicken pieces (wings and drumettes) · Lemongrass paste · Garlic powder · Ginger powder

A simplified version of Ayam Goreng Mamak, using pre-ground spices and fewer fresh aromatics for a quicker preparation without sacrificing too much flavor.

Chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks) · Garlic powder · Ginger powder · Turmeric powder

A simplified version of Ayam Goreng Berempah, designed for a quicker preparation without compromising too much on flavor. Uses pre-ground spices and fewer fresh aromatics for convenience.

Chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks) · Turmeric powder · Coriander powder · Cumin powder

A simplified version of Ayam Percik, designed for quicker preparation. It uses pre-made chili paste and fewer aromatics, while still capturing the essential spicy, sweet, and savory flavors of the original dish. Ideal for weeknight meals.

Chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks) · Coconut milk (canned) · Chili paste (sambal oelek or similar) · Lemongrass (paste or finely chopped)