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"This is totally and utterly comfort food for Asians. Posted this recipe for Skipper/Sy. It is a total self-creation that has become a staple in my family. We actually have craving for this. A total balanced meal, all in one. You can substitute the chicken with beef or pork. Still good. :) It can be served to toddlers cos it is very soft. Asian toddlers..."

Ingredients: cilantro, eggs, fresh ginger...

"A fabulous way of adding a bit of colour along with a crisp texture in Chinese cooking; this can be made just before you are ready to serve an Oriental meal, and is one of the nicest ways I know of dressing up the humble radish! You can use red radishes, Chinese white radish - Mooli or even black radishes for this quick pickle. Serve it as an accompaniment..."

Ingredients: sherry wine vinegar, dry sherry...

"This has a light spiciness to it, but if you like it even more, adding a few flakes of crushed red pepper makes an interesting addition to this salad."

Ingredients: chili oil, dark sesame oil...

"This is one of our favourite and healthy dishes from Asia. Use vegetarian oyster sauce for vegan version."

Ingredients: baby kai lan, peanut oil...

"This is from HeartSmart Chinese Cooking, by Steven Wong. Every single recipe in this book is delicious, and since I can't post them all, you should just buy it. The recipes are great because they taste authentically Asian, but are a lot lower in fat and salt than a lot of traditional recipes. Prep time includes marinating time. Can be served over..."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, cilantro...

"Love this simple but delicious noodle soup on a cold wet rainy day. Great meal in one. Total comfort food."

Ingredients: coriander, galangal, ginger...

"Begedil is a Malaysian term for deep fried potato patty usually eaten alongside other Malaysian curries and this is a family favourite of ours.Some like it with bits of browned mince beef but I prefer mine plain with the exception of chopped cilantro,green onions and fried shallots.It's up to you to add or omit whatever additional ingredients but..."

Ingredients: cilantro, eggs, oil...

"This easy to make and flavourful South African preserve is wonderful with curries, stews and casseroles - and I have also used it in toasted cheese sandwiches as well! Atjar was introduced to South Africa by the Malays about a century ago. It consists of a variety of vegetables and fruits, boiled and preserved in a very strong chili pickle. It should..."

Ingredients: fresh gingerroot, onions...

"I used to enjoy having this by a local Malaysian chef who also doubled as a chef for a Japanese steakhouse. This is not quite like his, but close. He will not give up the recipe (no surprise there!) so I have had to work it out on my own."

Ingredients: cornstarch, Thai red chili peppers...

"Too simple. Children love it too! This is an authentic Portuguese-Eurasian yellow curry, as my mom lives in the only village-settlement for Portuguese-Eurasian of Malaysia."

Ingredients: cumin, eggplants, long beans...

"This recipe originates from South India and was taken by Muslim immigrants to Malaysia. It is a wonderfully warming and nourishing lentil and vegetable curry with a tantalising flavour, but with such a long list of ingredients, I fear that few will attempt to make it. Pottering around in the kitchen preparing, then eating, this, is my idea of heaven,..."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cloves...

"A lot of people find comfort and time savings using a prepared curry paste while this recipe is easy and keeps awhile in the refrigerator. Add to prepared noodles or stir into a coconut milk mixture. Use as you would prepared curry paste even though this one will be fresher."

Ingredients: fresh cilantro, garlic...

"I originally found this recipe online, but I tried it and gave it some of my own touches, and it was really good!"

Ingredients: cilantro, cornstarch...

"Traditional Malay Condiments that goes well with almost anything especially deep fried item"

Ingredients: dried shrimp paste, garlic...