Celebrating Street Food In Indonesia

Celebrating Street Food In Indonesia

Celebrating Street Food In Indonesia by Will Meyrick FOOD CULTURE | INDONESIA Published in NOW! Bali – October 2018 When we think of  “street food”, the image that most often comes to mind is the street foods of Thailand and Vietnam, where the food served on and from...
The Nyonya Cuisine from Malaysia

The Nyonya Cuisine from Malaysia

Unveiling Nyonya FOOD CULTURE | MALAYSIA Published in Hello Bali – January 2015 The Nyonya Cuisine from Malaysia Unveiled by Will Meyrick in the beautiful city of Penang. I am here on a mission to meet the wonderful Nyonya cuisine expert, Pearly Kee and her sisters at...
A bowl of goodness: Fish Head Soup

A bowl of goodness: Fish Head Soup

One of Indonesia’s most popular delicacies is Fish Head Soup.  This popular dish is full of aromatic herbs and spices that make a delightful meal out of some very basic ingredients. It’s a real tribute to resourcefulness of the cooks of Indonesia and their...
The Betutu Story

The Betutu Story

The Betutu Story FOOD CULTURE | BALI Published in Hello Bali – December 2015 Discovering the secrets of Balinese cuisine is a fascinating journey, and one that at times has an almost fairytale feel to it. Take for example the story of the bumbu genep. This mixture of...
Timeless Nasi Kandar

Timeless Nasi Kandar

I have become enchanted by Malay culture, prompted by recent travels to Penang, conversations with people who identify themselves as Malay, and also by the confusion the word causes. Malay, Malaya and Malaysia all have different meanings, and those meanings can depend...
Khao Soi Joy, the Laksa of Thailand

Khao Soi Joy, the Laksa of Thailand

Khao Soi Joy Thesaurus | Food  Khao Soi Joy is said to be the laksa of North Thailand. There are similarities in Laos, Burma (considered the country of origin) and Cambodia. The main ingredients? Coconut milk, lemongrass, birdseye chilies, cardamom, ginger, garlic,...