by Yen_JM | 05, Sep, 2025 | What is Series
Kuih: The Soul of Malaysian TreatsKuih isn’t just dessert — it’s a celebration of culture, memory, and craft. Made from rice, rice flour, coconut milk, palm sugar, and natural colours from pandan, blue pea flour, and more, kuih captures Malaysia’s rich heritage in...
by Yen_JM | 25, Aug, 2025 | What is Series
Sambal: The Heart of Malaysian FlavourSambal is more than just chili — it’s the heartbeat of Malaysian cuisine. Pounded or blended from chilies and often combined with aromatics like shallots, garlic, shrimp paste, or dried shrimp, sambal brings heat, depth, and...
by Yen_JM | 25, Aug, 2025 | What is Series
Nasi Lemak isn’t just food — it’s Malaysia’s national comfort on a plate. Fragrant coconut rice, spicy sambal, crunchy anchovies, peanuts, cucumber, and a side of egg form the classic version you’ll find everywhere from street stalls to family kitchens. At Jom Makan,...
by Yen_JM | 30, Jun, 2025 | What is Series
Ever wondered what a curry puff is? These golden, spiral pastries are beloved across Malaysia and Singapore — crisp on the outside, curried and comforting on the inside. At Jom Makan, we handmake ours in Zurich using layered dough and our own freshly blended spices —...
