How much would you pay for a side of ikan bilis (anchovies) with your nasi padang? Stomp contributor Alamak Ikan was shocked when he was charged $10.20 for his meal and that the ikan bilis alone was ...

Believe it or not, pan mee – a beloved dish – has roots in Malaysia. It was created by the Hakka community that migrated here many generations ago, who came up with “ban mian”, which literally ...

I still remember my first taste of rempeyek. The fried Indonesian crackers topped with ikan bilis and peanuts had been made by a friend of a friend and were not available in stores. The ones I bought ...

Pangkor Island is also famous for its seafood, particularly blue-eyed anchovies or ikan bilis. On average, a daily haul of anchovies – of various sizes – comes to about 400 to 900 kilogrammes. Once ...

Decades ago, South East Asian food was loosely divided into 'Chinese' or 'Japanese'. Now, the trend has moved towards more specific, regional cuisines. There's the success of Islington's Thai ...

Anchovies are a nutritious ingredient commonly added to Baby's porridge or cereal. It is a good source of protein and calcium if the bones are not removed, according to senior dietitian Lauren Ho, who ...

“This immensely popular snack was served in many bars in Malaysia and Singapore on a complimentary basis until ikan bilis (dried anchovies) became too expensive. Nowadays, it is still offered in ...