The Delights of K2 Kopitiam: A Foodie's Paradise

To be known as a foodie is to embrace culinary adventures, exploring flavors from all corners, be it the streets or coffee shops. While high-end restaurants often steal the limelight, it's essential to remember that delicious food can be found in unexpected places, such as Chinese coffee shops that have reinvented themselves as Kopitiams (Malaysia's Vibrant Street Food). In this blog post, we revisit K2 Kopitiam, located in Bandar Rimbayu, a bustling end-lot coffee shop, where we sampled an array of tantalizing dishes from its diverse stalls.

How To Grow and Care for Torch Ginger (Pokok Kantan)

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Take a whiff of the torch ginger flower and you’ll fall in love with its delicate, sweet, and subtly floral scent, reminiscent of a tropical garden. Even the leaves emit a mild, citrusy, and slightly herbal aroma. Torch ginger, also known as Pokok Kantan, and its vibrant flowers, known as Bunga Kantan, add a beautiful burst of green to any garden. Its simple elegance truly brightens up any space (PANDAN LEAVES: BENEFITS & USES)

Turmeric Rice Recipe

Turmeric rice, how about calling it golden rice? The rich golden hue from turmeric powder brings vibrant color and impressive health benefits (MALAY TURMERIC RICE RECIPE). But this turmeric rice is no ordinary one—it's packed with even more health impacts. Cooked with fragrant Basmati rice and enhanced with black cumin, known for its numerous health perks. Infused with a hint of fresh aroma and a touch of spice from green chillies, and topped with crispy fried shallots, this irresistibly flavorful dish complements any dish. Turmeric rice with black cumin can be enjoyed on its own as well. Choose how you prefer to have it, but it’s a must-try and must-be-tasted (CURRY LEAF RICE RECIPES). 

Vegetable Biryani Recipe

Effortlessly made in the rice cooker, a versatile kitchen appliance designed for simple and efficient cooking. Beyond just cooking rice, I rely on the rice cooker for a variety of rice dishes. One of its best features is that you don’t have to worry about rice being burned or undercooked (LEMONGRASS RICE). 

 

For this vibrant, colorful, and grainy rice cooked with spices, using basmati super long rice is ideal. Consider splurging on saffron strands - worth the investment for its floral earthy notes, subtle honey-like taste, and light golden hue (SAFFRON RICE). 

Chicken Rendang Recipe (Resepi Rendang Ayam)

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Assumedly, no Malay function is complete without a rendang dish. Typically, it’s either beef rendang or chicken rendang. But what is rendang? It’s our Malay Malaysian dish, crafted with various local herbs, coconut milk (EASIEST MALAYSIAN NASI LEMAK RECIPE) and a choice of beef or chicken as the base. These are the essential ingredients, though variations with additional elements do exist. Today, as the recipe name suggests, it’s chicken rendang - not the usual kind, but my own version with a creative twist. Interesting, right?

Lavish Coffee House: A Treat for the Senses

Indulge in a culinary journey, for even food enthusiasts deserve a treat from time to time (Signature Tiffins Cafe). Whether it's to reward ourselves for our hard work and dedication or simply to savor life's pleasures, treating ourselves is a nourishment for both the mind and soul (He Ju Kopitiam & Nutz & Boltz). Today, at about 10:15 AM, we found ourselves at Lavish Coffee House (No 16-G, Jalan Eco Santuari 8/2B, Eco Santuari, Selangor) immersed in its captivating ambiance. The menu instantly caught our attention, offering a plethora of options to satisfy our cravings. Among the array of choices, we opted for Ladies Breakfast Set (RM23.00), which came with a steaming cup of Americano and a plate of Kampung Fried Rice (RM19.90), alongside a comforting Cafe Latte (RM9.90).

Easy Spinach Lentil Curry - Indian Style

A dish I’ve made countless times and is a favorite in my home, spinach lentil curry holds a special place at our table. Packed with nutritious ingredients like spinach, lentils, coconut milk, and spices, it’s a comforting and wholesome dish. Each time I prepare it, I tweak the ingredients for a slightly different version, ensuring it never becomes monotonous or boring (EGG GREEN CURRY RECIPE). 

Spinach lentil curry is not only easy to assemble but also bursts with flavor. For this version, I use red Malabar spinach and red lentil, though other varieties work beautifully as well. The blend of spinach, lentil, coconut milk, ghee, curry leaves, and cumin seeds elevates spinach lentil curry as a forever timeless classic Indian dish (CURRY LEAF RICE - 3 VARIETIES). 

Egg Curry Recipe: Thai Green Curry Style

Eggs – they’re the universal culinary treasure, right? At my house, they’re a staple, always on standby for those emergency cooking situations. Who doesn’t love the versatility of eggs? Countless dishes, endless creativity, and egg curries being one of them. Today’s recipe still features eggs, but in a thick, green curry (THAI GREEN CRAB CURRY & BASIL PEPPER CRAB). Once you make the green chillies and herbs-scented Thai paste, you’re good to go. The rest is simple – aromatic and creamy, mouthwatering boiled eggs in green curry (EASY INDIAN EGG CURRY). 

Signature Tiffins Cafe: Exploring a New Eatery in Bandar Rimbayu (Teluk Panglima Garang)

Two weeks ago, a fellow food enthusiast and I embarked on a delightful culinary adventure in Bandar Rimbayu, uncovering yet another food paradise. As a resident of Kota Kemuning, I was thrilled to find an expanding dining scene right in our own backyard. On a leisurely Sunday afternoon, we made our way to Signature Tiffins Cafe (Blossom Square, 7-G, Jalan Flora 1/4, Bandar Rimbayu, Teluk Panglima Garang, Selangor), a 20-minute drive away, and were pleased to discover that parking was a breeze. Bandar Rimbayu has truly evolved into a haven for food lovers (Nutz & Boltz, & He Ju Kopitiam) offering us an abundance of new and exciting eateries to explore, including those in Kota Kemuning.

A Foodie's Journey in Taman Tun Dr Ismail: Unveiling the Culinary Delights of Alora Spices

Usually, my food hunting adventures take place within Kota Kemuning. However, a week ago, I had the pleasure of venturing into Taman Tun Dr Ismail after a delightful outing with a dear friend in Bukit Bintang. In search of a satisfying late lunch, we stumbled upon Alora Spices, an Indian eatery that instantly captivated us with its inviting ambiance and clean atmosphere. Join me as I recount the flavorsome experience and delectable dishes that awaited us at this hidden gem.

Curry Leaf Rice: Three Simple Recipes

The aroma of curry leaves is a natural perfume for the senses - imagine that scent in a rice dish? Sounds fantastic, right? Absolutely. By the way, have you made curry leaf rice before, or even tasted it? You should, because the aroma of curry leaves lingering in your kitchen while cooking and in the rice dish will bring a smile to your face when you tuck in (BUTTERFLY BLUE PEA FLOWER RICE). 

A Delicious Evening Delight: Nutz N Boltz Quayside Mall Review

Last week, we decided to break our routine Sunday lunch outing and instead opted for a delightful dinner. Thanks to my accommodating husband for adjusting our plans, as I had some afternoon commitments to attend to. Being a woman entrepreneur, sometimes we need to shift priorities and adapt our schedules accordingly. Our destination for the evening was Nutz N Boltz Quayside Mall, Telok Panglima Garang. Although it had been around for some time, I hadn't explored it yet. As a passionate foodie, I felt it was time to personally experience the flavors and determine if the reviews I had read truly held merit. After all, tasting and discovering food ourselves allows us to form our own opinions rather than blindly relying on others' experiences, as our palates and preferences differ.

Crab Masala Recipe

(Updated Version)

Have you realized that compared to enjoying a crab meal outside, nothing compares to savoring a crab dish at home (BLACK PEPPER & GREEN CRAB CURRY)? You can sit comfortably, take your time, and use your fingers to dig in, feeling the spiciness ignite sparks on your lips, tongue, and throat. We cherish our home-cooked crab, and nothing beats a crab dish infused with Indian spices - thick, spicy gravy or sauce that coats the crabs, leaving them drenched in fiery, lingering flavor (EASIEST MUTTON CURRY RECIPES). This crab masala dish is exactly that. Sit back and picture yourself indulging in it? Pow!!!

Exploring the Versatility of Brazilian Spinach: A Hidden Gem in the Culinary World

Discovering new ingredients is always an exciting journey, and my encounter with Brazilian spinach, about four years ago, was nothing short of a delightful surprise. Prior to that, I had never even heard of this leafy green vegetable. Its origin remained a mystery, intriguing me to delve deeper into its background. Today, I not only grow Brazilian spinach myself, but also relish its diverse culinary applications. Join me as we explore this fascinating ingredient and its simple yet flavorsome Malaysian-style stir-fry recipe.

He Ju Kopitiam: A Culinary Adventure Through a Food Critic's Lens

We decided to check out a kopitiam, which has become quite popular lately. It seems that just using the word "kopitiam" in a restaurant's name attracts customers for different reasons. Kopitiams can be simple coffee shops serving Malaysian food or fancier places with nice decorations and air conditioning. The fancier ones may be a bit pricier, but they attract people with their tasty food and cozy atmosphere. The one we went to was somewhere in the middle, offering a variety of delicious dishes from both Malaysia and other countries on their menu.