Author Archives: mama huang

About mama huang

I love to cook and experiment with recipes. The ones published here have been adapted from recipes from various sources and are recipes that members of my family love and ask for.

Achad (Malaysian Mixed Vegetable Pickle)

Posted on July 17, 2013 by mama huang

4 English cucumbers3 large carrots1/2 medium head of cabbage1 eggplant1/2 small head of cauliflower3 C of cut up long beans2 med onions1 bulb of garlic, chopped1 C roasted peanuts, coarse ground1 C sesame seeds, fried till golden brown3 C white … Continue reading →

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Bea’s Roasted Pecans

Posted on July 16, 2013 by mama huang

3 1/2 C pecan halves 5 t sugar 1/2 t salt 1 T water Dash of ground fennel seed or cinnamon (optional) In a medium mixing bowl mix all ingredients, except nuts. Stir in the nuts. Add more nuts if … Continue reading →

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Bulgur and Chick Pea Salad (adapted from Martha Stewart’s recipe)

Posted on July 14, 2013 by mama huang

1/2 C cracked bulgur wheat  1 C water1 15-oz can of chick peas, drained and rinsed1 scallion, thinly obliquely sliced1/4 C chopped dried apricots1/2 C fresh mint leaves, torn if large2 med or 4 small carrots, peeled and sliced1 small garlic … Continue reading →

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