Petai: You either love it or you’re politely pretending to love it at gatherings. But beyond the strong smell and even stronger opinions it inspires, Parkia speciosa might just be a little health ...

Heat oil and toss in curry leaves. After 30 seconds add chopped garlic and ginger and sliced chillies and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add blacan and fry, crushing it against the wok with back of frying ...

Having returned home in 2022, after being stranded in Singapore for two years due to Covid-19, the writer was grateful for his favourite dish of sambal petai that his mother cooked for him.

Discard tough outer layers of the banana flower. Steam or boil for 15 minutes (or cover with wrap and microwave on high for 3 minutes). Cool to lukewarm, halve lengthways and slice in thin slices ...