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IndonesianAyam dan Tempe Balado (Spicy Chicken & Tempe Balado)
A high-protein Indonesian stir of bite-size chicken and crunchy tempe cooked in a bright, garlicky Balado chili-tomato paste — great for training meal prep.
45 min·mediumHalalGluten-free
MalaysianVegetarian Laksa (Malaysian Coconut Curry Noodle Soup)
A creamy, fragrant coconut-curry laksa made without shrimp or fish paste — packed with pan-fried firm tofu, chickpeas and greens so it's hearty and undeniably satisfying.
45 min·mediumVegetarian
IndonesianUrap Sayur — Indonesian Spiced Grated Coconut with Vegetables
Urap is a classic Indonesian side of steamed/blanched vegetables tossed with a fragrant, toasted grated coconut seasoned with shallot, garlic and chilies. It’s bright, textural and a great vegan accompaniment to rice or a mixed platter.
40 min·easyVegetarianVegan
ThaiKhao Tom Moo — Thai Rice Soup with Ground Pork (Budget Batch)
A simple, filling Thai rice soup built from cheap pantry staples and leftover rice. Gentle-flavored and quick to make, it feeds four on a very small budget and doubles easily for leftovers.
30 min·easy
- Malaysian
Ikan Asam Pedas (One‑Pot Malaysian Sour‑Spicy Fish Stew)
A single‑pot Malay classic: firm white fish simmered in a tamarind, chilli and belacan (shrimp paste) broth with eggplant, okra and tomato — minimal washing up and big on bright, tangy flavour.
45 min·mediumPescatarianGluten-free
- Vietnamese
Canh Chua Chay — Vietnamese Sweet–Sour Vegetarian Soup
A bright, plant-based version of the classic Vietnamese sweet–sour soup: tangy tamarind broth with pineapple, tomato, okra and pan-fried tofu. Light, quick, and great with rice or vermicelli.
45 min·easyVeganVegetarian
- Malaysian
Kacang Pool — Budget Malaysian Fava Bean Stew
Hearty, spicy-savoury Malaysian kacang pool made with canned fava (broad) beans — cheap, filling and ready in about 45 minutes. Serve with toast or steamed rice for four.
45 min·easyVegetarian