Yen Can Cook ~ Seaweed Fish Cake

A simple yet delicious homemade dish where seasoned fish paste is spread over dried seaweed and pan-fried until golden brown. This recipe is perfect as a quick side dish for dinner, a snack for kids, or even a tasty lunchbox addition.   Ingredients (Serves: 3–4) 300g fish paste (store-bought or homemade from fresh fish fillet) Note: Can substitute with shrimp […]

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Yen Can Cook ~ Soy Sauce Prawns

This dish, often called “Soy Sauce King Prawns” (豉油王大虾) in Cantonese cooking, is simple to prepare yet delivers bold flavors that make it feel restaurant-worthy. In this recipe, I’ll share how to recreate this classic at home in under 20 minutes, with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Whether you’re cooking for family or friends, this soy sauce […]

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Yen Can Cook ~ Scallion Oil Chicken

This dish is one of those simple comforts that is now appear on my dining table very frequently. Steaming the chicken keeps it tender and juicy, paired with the scallion-garlic oil, it’s fragrant, hearty, and perfect with a bowl of warm rice. No fancy tricks—just honest, home-style cooking that brings out the best in every ingredient.   Ingredients (Serve: 3-4) 2 […]

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Yen Can Cook ~ Kangkung Belacan (Stir Fried Water Spinach with Shrimp Paste)

If there’s one dish that captures the bold, unapologetic soul of Malaysian cooking, it’s Belacan Kangkung — a fiery, aromatic stir-fry of water spinach cooked with pungent shrimp paste and chili. Ingredients (Serve: 3-4) 1 bunch of Kangkung (Water Spinach) (about 250g), rinsed and drained  6 – 8 medium sized prawns, peeled and deveined Cooking oil  Salt and sugar to […]

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Yen Can Cook ~ Squid & Celery Stir Fry

There’s something undeniably comforting about a quick stir-fry — especially one that brings together the ocean’s freshness and garden crispness in one sizzling wok. Today’s stir fry recipe featuring tender squid and crunchy celery and sweet peas, which is a classic dish in many Asian households, loved for its clean flavor and light texture. It’s quick enough for a weeknight […]

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