Buka Puasa is a great opportunity to come together with family and friends to reflect and bond over a simple and satisfying meal. And since we are ALL about food — here are some delicious and flavourful dishes created by Ili Sulaiman for you to make in the comforts of your home for Buka Puasa. Trust us on this, make it and your family will thank you!
- Tom Yum
- Kangkung Belacan
- Steam Fish
- Ayam Masak Merah
- Ayam Masak Kicap
- Rendang Daging
- Steam Chicken with Rice (One-Pot Recipe)
- Ikan Bakar
- Ayam Goreng Kunyit
- Laksa Sarawak
1. Tom Yum
Who’d knew Tom Yum could be this easy? Here is a simple and healthy Thai favorite dish that is cooked with 100% fresh ingredients in just less than 20 minutes. This spicy healthy Chicken and Prawn Tom Yum is a fuss-free and sure to satisfy dish!
2. Kangkung Belacan
What is Buka Puasa without Kangkung Belacan? This Water Spinach cooked in chili and shrimp paste is a delicious flavourful Malaysian stir fry dish. Using less than 8 ingredients only, this local dish is simple and fulfilling for all.
3. Steam Fish
This Steam Fish is a super easy and fast to make dish that you need to try. Just make sure you get the sauce part right and you are ready to go! A great dish to make when you are short on time.
4. Ayam Masak Merah
Just look at THIS glorious Ayam Masak Merah. It’s super delicious and has a hint of spiciness to it! Tip: Add in some sliced onions just about 2 minutes before the dish is cooked to add a slight crunch to your Ayam Masak Merah dish.
5. Ayam Masak Kicap
This fail-proof Ayam Masak Kicap recipe is a MUST try for this Ramadan. Trust us, it is so easy that you don’t have to go out to look for it at Bazaars to get your craving fulfilled! Serve this simple dish with a bowl of hot steamed rice and your kids will thank you for it.
6. Rendang Daging
Buka Puasa is incomplete without a Rendang Daging dish. The thought of making Rendang Daging can be a little daunting but it doesn’t have to be. Click on the picture above to be directed to our Rendang Daging recipe now. Sedap!
7. Steamed Chicken with Rice (One-Pot Recipe)
We made this super simple and delicious dish recently using a rice cooker, and we absolutely loved it. The flavors from the chicken gets soaked up into the rice to create a very homey and yummy dish. All you need is a trusty rice cooker and this comfort dish is yours!
8. Ikan Bakar
Yes, it IS possible to make Ikan Bakar (Malaysian Grilled Fish) indoors. With this easy recipe, you don’t have to queue up and wait at Bazaars for your Ikan Bakar anymore! Tip: To make it easier for you to wrap the fish in the banana leaf, lightly heat the leaf up over your stove fire until it softens.
9. Ayam Goreng Kunyit
A well balanced dish, this Ayam Goreng Kunyit dish is basically chicken pieces that are coated with turmeric powder and salt and deep fried until golden brown (yum). Serve this along with vegetables, rice and Malaysian Sambal Belacan and you have a perfect family meal!
10. Laksa Sarawak
Last but not least, it is our all time favourite Sarawak Laksa. It takes about 3 hours overall to make this dish so we would recommend to attempt over a weekend after you have sourced for all the ingredients you need for this flavourful bowl of Laksa. Tip: Paste can be made in advance and kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
