http://www.rotinrice.com Food to gladden the heart Thu, 17 May 2012 02:35:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/05/sardine-cucumber-sandwiches-and-nona-nona/ http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/05/sardine-cucumber-sandwiches-and-nona-nona/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 00:30:58 +0000 Biren http://www.rotinrice.com/?p=17272 Just as nasi lemak bungkus is ever present in daily Malaysian life, sardine sandwiches are conspicuous at parties and functions throughout Malaysia. During my schooling years, every class party was replete with these crustless, rectangular or triangular sandwiches. No party would be complete without them. Usually two to three families would step up to the [...]]]> http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/05/sardine-cucumber-sandwiches-and-nona-nona/feed/ 18 http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/05/oyster-stew-and-divinity-a-mothers-day-post-by-at-home-with-rebecka/ http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/05/oyster-stew-and-divinity-a-mothers-day-post-by-at-home-with-rebecka/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 05:01:01 +0000 Biren http://www.rotinrice.com/?p=17290 I am so excited today because I have a special guest in the house. Please pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee, sit back and relax. I want to tell you about Rebecka who helms At Home with Rebecka out of Colorado. She is a mom, a grandmother, an awesome chef, and also a [...]]]> http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/05/oyster-stew-and-divinity-a-mothers-day-post-by-at-home-with-rebecka/feed/ 35 http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/05/salted-egg-drop-soup/ http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/05/salted-egg-drop-soup/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 15:36:03 +0000 Biren http://www.rotinrice.com/?p=17442 Recently I made some salted eggs using the brining method. Homemade salted eggs are really nice because one can control the level of saltiness preferred. It is also a breeze to prepare as it only requires a simple salt solution. Probably the hardest thing is the waiting, for it takes three to four weeks for [...]]]> http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/05/salted-egg-drop-soup/feed/ 26 http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/05/nasi-lemak-bungkus-coconut-flavored-rice-with-spicy-anchovies-wrapped-in-banana-leaves/ http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/05/nasi-lemak-bungkus-coconut-flavored-rice-with-spicy-anchovies-wrapped-in-banana-leaves/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 14:24:40 +0000 Biren http://www.rotinrice.com/?p=16849 Every Malaysian and anyone who has ever lived in Malaysia for a period of time would know about Nasi Lemak. This ever popular and ubiquitous dish can be found at the humblest street corner stands to the poshest hotel restaurants. In the old days, one does not have to look far to get a taste [...]]]> http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/05/nasi-lemak-bungkus-coconut-flavored-rice-with-spicy-anchovies-wrapped-in-banana-leaves/feed/ 39 http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/05/antipasto-rollups/ http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/05/antipasto-rollups/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:47:43 +0000 Biren http://www.rotinrice.com/?p=16821 Pasta comes in all shapes and sizes, giving us different tastes and textures. When natural flavors and colors are added, they become a feast for the eyes as well. I came across this bag of pasta some months back and could not resist bringing it home with me. They look so bright and colorful, almost [...]]]> http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/05/antipasto-rollups/feed/ 28 http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/04/picnic-time-with-ulundhu-vadai/ http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/04/picnic-time-with-ulundhu-vadai/#comments Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:00:43 +0000 Biren http://www.rotinrice.com/?p=16654 I do enjoy living in a temperate environment with four distinct seasons. Each season has something unique and interesting to offer. Spring is fresh and exciting with renewal and rebirth. Long carefree summer days with a myriad of outdoor activities are just the things to look forward to. When we tire of those activities, the [...]]]> http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/04/picnic-time-with-ulundhu-vadai/feed/ 65 http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/04/kerabu-tang-hoon-spicy-glass-vermicelli-salad/ http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/04/kerabu-tang-hoon-spicy-glass-vermicelli-salad/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:30:05 +0000 Biren http://www.rotinrice.com/?p=16892 Today’s post is a special one. You know how we need buddies in the real world? Well, we also need buddies in the virtual world and I want to tell you about my buddy, Denise. Denise and I first “met” in January 2010 when Roti n Rice was just a month old. I used to [...]]]> http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/04/kerabu-tang-hoon-spicy-glass-vermicelli-salad/feed/ 38 http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/04/sweet-and-sour-pompano/ http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/04/sweet-and-sour-pompano/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:36:50 +0000 Biren http://www.rotinrice.com/?p=16751 It was a nondescript Sunday afternoon that promised to be routine as we quietly slip into the working week. Suddenly Ro-Ri San suggested that we visit the American Swedish Institute downtown as they are holding an exhibition on Nordic miniature carved figures. And since the Asian market was only a few blocks away, it made [...]]]> http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/04/sweet-and-sour-pompano/feed/ 33 http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/04/sweet-corn-pudding-with-birds-custard-powder/ http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/04/sweet-corn-pudding-with-birds-custard-powder/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:24:53 +0000 Biren http://www.rotinrice.com/?p=16576 Sweet Corn Pudding was one of my favorite childhood desserts. This simple dessert can be prepared in minutes with only five ingredients, most of which are pantry staples. Over here, most people use canned coconut milk. This is very convenient and it is always good to have a couple of cans in the pantry. In [...]]]> http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/04/sweet-corn-pudding-with-birds-custard-powder/feed/ 22 http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/04/spam-musubi/ http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/04/spam-musubi/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:58:25 +0000 Biren http://www.rotinrice.com/?p=16470 Spam Musubi is a ubiquitous snack and lunch food in the Aloha State comprising of a slice of Spam and a slab of rice wrapped together with nori in the form of Japanese omusubi. This creation is Hawaiian and yet curiously Minnesotan. Spam is made by Hormel and Hormel is based in Austin, Minnesota where [...]]]> http://www.rotinrice.com/2012/04/spam-musubi/feed/ 32