Embracing the plant-based lifestyle in Malaysia

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Ulam (Malaysian Herbs) Peanut Pesto

Ulam (Malaysian Herbs) Peanut Pesto

For years I’ve been making pesto sauce, and it’s been a winner every time with friends and family. My personal go-to recipe included broccoli, oregano and soft tofu in the list of ingredients. Pesto was a joy to make. Pesto was my thing. Until… I…

Nasi Oo-Laa-Lam (Malay Herb Rice)

Nasi Oo-Laa-Lam (Malay Herb Rice)

I normally shy away from making Malay food, since it is not my territory. But it would’ve been criminal to at least not give Nasi Ulam a shot! Nasi is ‘rice’ in Bahasa, and Ulam refers to a traditional spread of selected local leaves and herbs, eaten…