More Samplers of Hokkien in Baba Malay

More Samplers of Hokkien in Baba Malay

These Hokkien words in bold, with corresponding translation, were often used by many Peranakan families that spoke Baba Malay regularly. Domestic Mata hari chik perek, baju pun sua kering;  tolong ut kan baju. It’s a hot day and the laundry has dried; please...
The Future of Peranakan Cuisine

The Future of Peranakan Cuisine

Accomplished nyonya chef Sylvia Tan shares ideas for evolving our recipes into the future During my childhood, I only ate Peranakan food, albeit homestyle: simple soups and perhaps a fried fish with the occasional sambal or curry. For special occasions, we had the...