Vegetable Dishes

A flavorful variation of Pucuk Paku Masak Lemak, this version incorporates fresh prawns into the creamy coconut gravy, adding a delightful seafood sweetness and texture to the dish.

Pucuk Paku (fern shoots) · Prawns, peeled and deveined · Coconut milk · Shallots

A simplified version of the classic Pucuk Paku Masak Lemak, this recipe uses pre-ground spices and fewer aromatics for a faster preparation without sacrificing the signature creamy coconut flavor.

Pucuk Paku (fern shoots) · Coconut milk · Shallots, thinly sliced · Garlic, minced

A classic Malaysian dish featuring tender fern shoots cooked in a rich, creamy coconut milk gravy infused with aromatic spices. This traditional preparation highlights the natural sweetness of the fern shoots and the savory depth of the spiced coconut broth.

Pucuk Paku (fern shoots) · Coconut milk · Shallots · Garlic

A regional variation of Kangkung Belacan that incorporates petai (stinky beans), adding a unique, pungent, and slightly bitter flavor profile that complements the spicy shrimp paste. This version is popular in certain parts of Malaysia and Singapore.

Water spinach (kangkung) · Petai (stinky beans) · Belacan (shrimp paste) · Red chilies

A simplified version of Kangkung Belacan, perfect for a weeknight meal. It uses pre-made chili paste and a slightly reduced amount of belacan for a quicker preparation while retaining the essential spicy and savory flavors.

Water spinach (kangkung) · Belacan (shrimp paste) · Chili paste (sambal oelek or similar) · Garlic

A classic and beloved Malaysian stir-fry featuring water spinach (kangkung) cooked with a flavorful shrimp paste (belacan) and chili mixture. This dish is known for its savory, spicy, and slightly pungent taste, with tender-crisp greens.

Water spinach (kangkung) · Belacan (shrimp paste) · Red chilies · Garlic