7 recipes

Nasi Lemak
Nasi lemak is a deeply comforting plate of fragrant coconut rice served with spicy-sweet sambal, crisp anchovies, roasted-fried peanuts, cool cucumber, and boiled egg. The contrast of creamy rice, fiery sambal, and crunchy toppings makes every bite rich, balanced, and unmistakably satisfying.

Caesar Salad
This Caesar Salad is crisp, savory, and sharply refreshing, with cool romaine leaves coated in a silky anchovy-garlic dressing. Golden croutons and shaved Parmesan add crunch and richness, making a simple salad feel unmistakably classic and satisfying.

Ulam Pegaga
Ulam Pegaga is a brisk, refreshing Malaysian herb salad with a pleasantly green, slightly peppery bite from pennywort. Sweet shallot, fresh chili, coconut, lime, and crisp anchovies create a lively mix of cool, rich, sharp, and savory flavors in every mouthful.

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
This is a punchy, savory pasta with a glossy tomato sauce layered with melted anchovy, briny capers, black olives, and a gentle chili heat. It is quick to make, deeply flavorful, and perfectly suited to beginner cooks because the sauce comes together while the pasta boils.

Grilled Caesar Salad
This grilled Caesar salad keeps the classic bold, savory dressing but adds a quick char to crisp romaine for a smoky, slightly bitter edge. Finished with crunchy low-carb croutons and Parmesan, it is fresh, rich, and satisfying while staying relatively low in carbohydrates.

Spaghetti con le Acciughe
This is a bold, savory pasta with silky strands coated in melted anchovies, sweet garlic, chilli heat, and sharp capers. Crisp toasted breadcrumbs and fresh parsley give it contrast and lift, making it simple but intensely flavorful.

Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa
This Pugliese pasta is simple, bold, and deeply savory: little ear-shaped orecchiette catch a silky sauce of olive oil, anchovy, garlic, and chili, while tender broccoli rabe adds a pleasant bitterness. Finished with sharp pecorino, it is a fast, satisfying dish that tastes far greater than the sum of its humble ingredients.