Need more dishes to spice up your family menu? Here are 6 more recipes from Supermums that will have you running to the kitchen.
Sotong Masak Kicap
Fans of squid will love this classic Malaysian side dish. It can be eaten with just plan white rice and has the signature umami flavour of soy sauce. Perfect for those with sweet and savoury preferences.
Servings 4
Equipment
- Blender
- Wok or Pan
- Pot
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes boiled until fork tender
- garlic
- red onion
- ginger
- chili paste
- cinnamon
- cloves
- cardamom
- star anise
- 2 tomatoes
- 3 bird's eye chilies
- 1 Holland onion cut into rings
- thick soy sauce
- sweet soy sauce
- oyster sauce
- squid
Instructions
- Grind onion, garlic and ginger into a fine paste.
- In a wok, heat oil under medium flame, and fry paste until fragrant.
- Add spices and chili paste and fry until the oil separates.
- Add the thick soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce and a little bit of water.
- Add in the squid and stir well until cooked.
- Add in the cooked potatoes, onion rings and tomatoes.
Ayam Masak Lada Hitam
This chicken side dish is popular because of its flavour and versatility. There are so many ways to make black pepper chicken. Plus, it fits with anything too but is usually enjoyed with white rice.
Servings 3
Equipment
- Pan
- Spatula
Ingredients
- chicken
- black pepper powder
- cherry tomatoes
- mixed herbs
- black pepper sauce
- red onions
- ginger
- garlic
- salt
- seasoning of choice e.g. chicken stock cube
Instructions
- Blend onion, garlic and ginger in a bit of water.
- Marinade chicken pieces with the paste along with some black pepper sauce, powdered black pepper and mixed herbs.
- Allow to marinade for 30 minutes.
- In a pan heat some oil under medium heat and fry the marinated chicken until cooked.
- Add seasoning, salt, and cherry tomatoes.
- Serve warm or room temperature with white rice.
Ayam Masak Kicap Cili Api
Soy sauce is delicious when added to stir fries and sauces. But sometimes you want to spice things up. Adding cili padi to a classic ayam masak kicap will be a welcome addition for all you heat-lovers.
Servings 3
Equipment
- Pan
- Spatula
Ingredients
- chicken
- tamarind juice
- oyster sauce
- sweet soy sauce
- Holland onion
- red onion
- garlic
- ginger
- bird's eye chili
- salt
- turmeric powder
Instructions
- Cut chicken into cubes and coat with turmeric and salt.
- Fry until half cooked.
- Slice onions, garlic, ginger and sauté in a pan of hot oil under medium heat until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce, water and chilies.
- Allow to simmer for a few minutes.
- Then add back the chicken and season with salt and sugar.
Kerabu Perut
Tripe is definitely an acquired taste for some but a common ingredient in Malay cuisine. It has a chewy texture which goes will with this raw vegetable salad.
Servings 2
Equipment
- Pot
- Ladle
Ingredients
- beef tripe
- Salem leaves
- kaffir lime leaves
- large onions
- tomato
- bird's eye chili
- lemongrass
- torch ginger
- kerisik toasted coconut
- calamansi lime
- salt
- sugar
Instructions
- Cut the tripe into small bite sized pieces.
- Boil the tripe in a pot full of water until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Finely slice the salem leaves, kaffir lime leaves, onions, chilies, tomatoes, lemongrass and torch ginger.
- In a bowl, combine the vegetables and aromatics along with a spoonful of kerisik, calamansi lime juice, salt and sugar to taste.
- Serve as is.
Sambal Petai Ikan Bilis
This classic spicy side dish is loved by many Malays due to its aromatic quality. Contrary to popular belief, petai confers a wonderful flavour especially when paired with chilies. Definitely worth a try.
Servings 3
Equipment
- Pan
- Spatula
Ingredients
- red onion
- garlic
- red chili pepper
- bird's eye chili
- shrimp paste
- tomatoes
- petai
- anchovies soaked
Instructions
- Blend onion, garlic, chilies, shrimp paste, and tomatoes with a little bit of water.
- Fry the anchovies until crispy.
- Drain and set aside.
- In the same pan of oil, pour in the blended mixture from earlier and cook until the oil has separated.
- Add back in the fried anchovies and petai.
- Stir to combine. Serve with white rice.
Ayam Masak Paprik
While not as spicy as ayam sambal, ayam paprik offers the same kind of spicy pleasure for those who enjoy a hit of sweet and salty heat.
Servings 3
Equipment
- Pan
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast
- 5 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper powder
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 lime leaves
- 1 shallot
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 red chilies
- cauliflower
- corn
Instructions
- In a pot, heat some oil under a medium heat.
- Slice the onions, chilies, garlic and lime leaves and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chili powder, oyster sauce and sweet soy sauce.
- Season with salt and sugar.
- Add in the chicken and veggies of your choice.
- Add in some water, stir well and cover until veggies are tender and cooked.
- Serve with white rice.
Have a Blast in the Kitchen, Parents
Cooking no longer has to be boring with these delectable recipes. Some of them may be a bit different than what you’re used to, but diversity is the spice of life, so have fun trying out any new dishes.
Try them today, they may just surprise you!
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