Soup

A classic and comforting rice porridge, traditionally prepared during Ramadan. It's rich with aromatic spices and tender meat, making it a hearty and nourishing dish.

Rice · Chicken broth · Chicken thigh, boneless and skinless · Shallots, thinly sliced

A creative twist on Mee Sapi Sabah, featuring slow-cooked, spiced beef brisket for a deeper, more complex flavor profile in both the meat and the broth.

Beef brisket · Beef broth · Star anise · Cinnamon stick

A simplified version of Mee Sapi Sabah, using pre-cooked beef or beef broth concentrate for a faster preparation time without sacrificing too much flavor.

Pre-cooked beef slices (e.g., roast beef) · Beef broth concentrate or cubes · Water · Yellow noodles

A rich and flavorful beef noodle soup originating from Sabah, Malaysia. It features tender beef slices, a savory broth, and a medley of aromatic spices, often served with a side of sambal and lime.

Beef shank · Beef bones · Star anise · Cinnamon stick

A comforting and traditional Malaysian noodle soup featuring handmade alkaline noodles served in a rich anchovy broth with minced pork, mushrooms, and leafy greens.

All-purpose flour · Egg · Water · Alkaline water (or baking soda solution)

A rich and flavorful Penang Hokkien Mee featuring a robust prawn and pork broth, tender noodles, and a variety of fresh toppings. This classic version emphasizes the deep umami of the broth.

Dried shrimp · Pork ribs · Prawn shells and heads · Pork lard

A vibrant fusion dish combining the delicate rice vermicelli soup base with the zesty and spicy flavors of Thai Tom Yum, featuring a medley of fresh seafood.

Chicken or seafood broth · Rice vermicelli (Mee Hoon) · Mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels) · Lemongrass

A simplified version of Mee Hoon Sup using ground pork for a quicker cooking time and a slightly richer broth, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Pork broth · Rice vermicelli (Mee Hoon) · Ground pork · Mushrooms (e.g., shiitake)

A comforting and flavorful noodle soup featuring delicate rice vermicelli in a savory chicken broth, garnished with fresh herbs and lean protein.

Chicken broth · Rice vermicelli (Mee Hoon) · Chicken breast · Fish cake

A luxurious variation of Curry Laksa, focusing on a generous mix of fresh seafood in a fragrant coconut curry broth.

Prawns, peeled and deveined · Mussels, cleaned · Squid, cleaned and sliced · Fish cakes, sliced

A simplified version of Curry Laksa, using pre-made paste and quicker-cooking ingredients for a flavorful meal on a busy evening.

Pre-cooked chicken strips · Cooked shrimp · Firm tofu, cubed · Instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning)

A rich and aromatic Malaysian noodle soup featuring a creamy coconut curry broth, tender chicken, shrimp, tofu puffs, and a medley of fresh herbs.

Chicken thighs · Large shrimp · Tofu puffs (tau pok) · Rice vermicelli noodles

A variation of Laksa Sarawak that emphasizes the umami depth by using a more concentrated homemade prawn paste and a richer shrimp stock base, offering a more intense seafood flavor profile.

Dried chilies · Shallots · Garlic · Galangal

A simplified version of Laksa Sarawak, using pre-made laksa paste to significantly reduce preparation time while retaining the core flavors of the authentic dish.

Laksa paste (Sarawak style) · Coconut milk · Chicken broth · Pre-cooked shredded chicken

A rich and aromatic noodle soup from Sarawak, Malaysia, featuring a complex broth made from a blend of spices, shrimp paste, and coconut milk, served with shredded chicken, prawns, omelette strips, and bean sprouts.

Dried chilies · Shallots · Garlic · Galangal

A popular regional variation from Malang, East Java, this Bakso is known for its richer broth and a variety of accompaniments, including fried wontons and dumplings.

Ground beef · Tapioca starch · Egg white · Garlic, minced

A classic Indonesian beef meatball soup, featuring tender, bouncy beef meatballs in a clear, savory broth, served with noodles, tofu, and vegetables.

Ground beef · Tapioca starch · Egg white · Garlic, minced

A variation of Soto Banjar that emphasizes the use of free-range chicken (ayam kampung) for a deeper, more robust flavor in the broth, often requiring longer simmering time but yielding a superior taste.

Free-range chicken (ayam kampung), cut into pieces · Lemongrass stalks, bruised · Bay leaves · Galangal, bruised

A simplified and faster version of Soto Banjar, using pre-cooked chicken or chicken broth to significantly reduce cooking time while retaining the essential aromatic flavors.

Chicken broth, good quality · Cooked chicken, shredded · Lemongrass, bruised · Bay leaf

A rich and aromatic chicken soup from South Kalimantan, Indonesia, known for its distinctive yellow broth infused with spices and a hint of turmeric, often served with rice vermicelli, shredded chicken, and various condiments.

Chicken, whole · Lemongrass stalks, bruised · Bay leaves · Galangal, bruised