The proof is in the quality of the belacan, good ones like any seafood should not smell nasty but carries the flavours of the sea. The origins of the dish remains a mystery until today, but the main clue to the origin of the dish we know today is in the name – Kapitan. The only way to determine is to find the connection between the Kapitan (the community leader) and the dish. Was the dish a favorite of one of a famous Kapitan?  Or was it named because of its prominence - the best dish - at the Kapitan's table for all to guests to feast on. We may never know its true origin, but at least we know the recipe and how to cook this superior version of all Kapitan Chickens as thought by the amazing Peranakan chef @debbie_teoh | #kapitanchicken #food #peranakancuisine #peranakan #nyonya #nonya #curry #malaysiafood #malaysia #heritage

I would consider this to be the unicorn of Nyonya cooking. I've only heard people whispering about its wonders but have never actually encountered one myself, let alone tasted it. Well, until today that is. This long-forgotten recipe is a real nightmare to make. The keluak nut is laborously extracted, about 7-10 black nuts go into each parcel. The nut is then pounded with herbs, spices and mixed with coconut milk to make a chocolatey paste and mixed with flaked fish to create a dish that is luxurious, velvety and could easily give the French's Foie Gras Pâtè a run for their money. Don't say I didn't tell you where to find your culinary unicorn. | #food #gourmet #peranakancuisine #peranakan #nyonya #nonya #malaysiafood #Malaysia

Diehard Nyonya cuisine lovers like myself were treated to an amazing spread of rare peranakan flavours prepared by the much-loved Nyonya chef @debbie_teoh. Peranakan is a unique culture that arose from the marriage of Chinese and Malay cultures. The old Malay word nyonya, a term of respect and endearment for women of prominent social standing (part “madame” and part “auntie”), has come to refer to the cuisine of the Peranakans. Nyonya cooking - the original fusion cuisine IMHO - blends Chinese ingredients with various distinct spices and cooking techniques used by the Malay community. Anyone who is a fan of this can attest to the fact that it’s difficult to replicate the authentic taste of Nyonya dishes in modern restaurants as it takes a lot of preparation work and high quality ingredients (read: bad for the business bottomlines). And this is where Debbie's culinary pride truly shines. She takes painful efforts to ensure that her dishes are legit and will definitely satisfy any fussy Nyonya matriach. For anyone who loves food and is in Kuala Lumpur, go treat yourself as Debbie will be cooking at Chatz Brasserie Parkroyal from until October 12. I truly recommend it! | #food #nyonya #nonya #peranakan #cuisine #malaysiafood #malaysia #kualalumpur #kl

Talk about a blissful return to The Kong | #eel #food #foodpic #foodies #foodporn #hot #spicy #alfmhkadventures #eathk #hkfood #vscocam #vscofood #igers #foodforfoodies #foodspotting #instagood

630am, the sun is up and a traditional Taiwanese breakfast of Soy Milk with Pancakes and Crullers 油條 awaits | #breakfast #taipei #taiwan #alfmtaipei #whotels #wtaipei #spglife #taipeiinsider #travel #food

Peanut candy shaving, fresh parley and a scoop of yam, sweet potato, and peanut flavour ice cream respectively wrapped up in a soft paper-thin crepe-like roll (or Popiah skin 薄餅皮 as we call in Malaysia & Singapore) made of wheat flour. Although the whole thing is perhaps too sweet for my liking but the mix of flavours is mind blowing. I would have never paired parsley with ice cream and peanuts, but it works! | #taipei #taiwan #food #foodies #foodporn #foodvsco #foodstagram #foodspotting #foodforfoodies #streetfood #streetphotography #onthestreets #vsco #vscocam #vscofood #alfmtaipei #travel #nightmarket

Lettuce make sure we all have an eggcellent one. | #foodpuns #foodpunchallenge #food #breakfast #onthetable

It consists of an omelette with a filling primarily composed of small oysters. Typically potato starch is mixed into the egg batter, giving the egg batter a thicker and lumpier consistency. Pork lard is often used to fry the omelette. Depending on regional variation, a savoury red sauce may then be poured on top of the omelette for added taste as well as chilli paste mixed with lime juice to provide an intense taste | #蚵仔煎 #oyster #omelette #taipei #taiwan #nightmarket #foodies #food #foodvsco #foodstagram #foodspotting #foodforfoodies #alfmtaipei #travel #vsco #vscocam #vscofood #streetphotography #streetfood #onthestreets

the scrumptious oyster omelette | #oyster #egg #taipei #taiwan #nightmarket #foodies #food #foodvsco #foodstagram #foodspotting #foodforfoodies #alfmtaipei #travel #vsco #vscocam #vscofood #streetphotography #streetfood #onthestreets

Possibly one of the best thing I've tried tonight | #wildboar #wildhog #streetportrait #hawker #taipei #taiwan #nightmarket #foodies #food #foodvsco #foodstagram #foodspotting #foodforfoodies #alfmtaipei #travel #vsco #vscocam #vscofood #streetphotography #streetfood #onthestreets

I have to give it to the person who first "founded" this rotten dish and decided that it was a good idea to consume it. | #stinkytofu #taipei #taiwan #nightmarket #foodies #food #foodvsco #foodstagram #foodspotting #foodforfoodies #alfmtaipei #travel #vsco #vscocam #vscofood #streetphotography #streetfood #onthestreets