IT is that time of the year for chung or dumplings again, with Malaysian Chinese families celebrating the festival of the fifth moon on June 4. The little bundles come packed with an assortment of tasty fillings and a distinctive aroma imparted by the leaves in which they’re wrapped. Cooked the traditional way, dumplings covered in large lotus leaves have to be boiled for hours. These days, howeve...
Dim sum is a Chinese light meal or brunch served with Chinese tea. It is eaten some time from morning to early afternoon with family or friends. Dim sum consists of a wide spectrum of choices, from sweet to salty. It includes combinations of meat, vegetables, seafood, as well as desserts and fruit. The various items are usually served in a small steamer basket or on a small plate, depending on the...
1/2 cup dried chick peas (garbanzos), soaked overnight in plenty of water with a pinch of baking soda
(substitute 2 cups drained canned garbanzos)
a pinch of saffron threads, pulverized
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp black pepper
1 stick (1/4 cup) margarine
3/4 cup chopped celery
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
1 cup chopped leaves and ...