I love Malaysian food so I was incredibly excited to take a vegetarian cooking class in George Town on the island of Penang. Penang is famous for its fantastic food so I specifically wanted to do it here for its rich food history. This is everything that I learned and what you may expect from taking a Malaysian cooking class in Penang. If you’re interested in Southeast Asian vegetarian cooking, then I also have articles on classes in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. *This post may contain affiliate links* Choosing a Penang cooking class I went to the Nazlina Spice Station in…
11 vegetarian foods to buy from supermarkets like 7-Eleven in Taiwan
I had some of the best vegetarian meals and snacks from supermarkets like 7-Eleven and FamilyMart when I was travelling around Taiwan, so I wanted to share them with you. As Taiwan is one of the more expensive Asian nations, it’s a great way to make your budget go further! The great thing about hotels and supermarkets in Taiwan is that you can use their hot water and cooking facilities for your food, as well as eating it. *This post may contain affiliate links* Here are 11 vegetarian foods to buy from supermarkets like 7-Eleven in Taiwan if you’re on…
15 delicious and cheap desserts to eat in Taiwan
Taiwan has the most delicious and cheap desserts at its supermarkets, bakeries and night markets that are so much fun to try! Many desserts are vegetarian and vegan as well as being kind to your budget so there is even more reason to get stuck in! Here are 15 incredible street food desserts to try when you’re in Taiwan: *This post may contain affiliate links* 1. Fried milk I bought this fried milk from Shilin Night Market in Taipei and it was delicious! Not the healthiest snack but lighter than you imagine. 2. Mango ice cream This mango flavoured ice…
Visiting the Haig Road Putu Piring Stall from the Netflix Singapore Street Food documentary
I’m a vegetarian so when I watched the Netflix Street Food documentaries, I was looking out for street stalls in Singapore that sold delicious food that I was able to eat, like putu piring! When I saw the Singapore episode on Netflix, featuring the story of Ms Aisha Hashim who returned from her life as a successful pastry chef in the US to work on her families putu piring stall, I knew I had to visit. Previously to the programme, it was featured in the Singapore Michelin guide and has received numerous accolades on top of that. Getting to Haig…
Taking a vegetarian Thai cooking class in Koh Chang in Thailand
I love Thai food so I was incredibly excited to take a vegetarian cooking class on the island of Koh Chang in Thailand. This is everything that I learned and what you may expect from taking a Thai cooking class in Thailand. If you’re interested in Southeast Asian vegetarian cooking, then I also have articles on classes in Cambodia and Vietnam. This post may contain affiliate links I went to the Napalai Thai Cuisine School in Klong Prao, run by the enigmatic Bunny (this is not a sponsored post). I chose the course as it didn’t include a trip to…
Taking a vegetarian cooking class in Battambang in Cambodia
One of the cheapest places in Southeast Asia to do a vegetarian cooking class is Cambodia and it only cost $10 to take one in Battambang. There are two restaurants next to each other that both do recommended cooking classes in Battambang and I chose Nary Kitchen which was great. The class was 3 hours long (starts in morning or afternoon) and it began with a trip to the market. I’m normally not that bothered about visiting the market, but it was interesting to see an authentic Cambodian market. While the market is fascinating, you will see eels and frogs…
Taking a Vietnamese vegetarian cooking class in Hanoi, Vietnam
I love Vietnamese food and actually coming to Vietnam and eating their vegetarian cuisine has increased this culinary desire tenfold for me. That’s why I chose to do a vegetarian Vietnamese cooking class while in Hanoi and I wanted to share my experience with all you Asian food lovers out there! I decided to go with Apron Up, which is in the centre of Hanoi because it had good reviews and I can confirm that it was good (not an ad, I genuinely liked it). It cost $25 including the cookbook. The plan was to make five dishes which were…
What I learnt when I took an Indian cooking class in Goa
Everyone loves Indian food but not many people know how to cook it well. I put myself firmly in that category, in fact, I struggle to cook anything well as it’s not something that I’ve ever been taught. I’m as fascinated as the next person about the spices, flavours and the myriad of dishes that I feel obligated to work my way through before I leave India. The beauty of Goa is that it’s such a relaxed place that there is more time to do the things you wanted to do elsewhere, for me this meant cooking. I didn’t have…