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05/06/2026

Peanut Butter Date Bark
A simple sweet treat to use up the dates leftovers from Ramadan and Eid Al-Adha 🌙✨
This Peanut Butter Date Bark is one of those simple desserts that feels indulgent yet nourishing at the same time.
Naturally sweet from Medjool dates, creamy and crunchy from Lakanto Peanut Butter (chunky). The peanut butter is cholestrol & trans fat free and rich in protein. This dessert is delicious without going overboard on sugar.

Perfect for sharing with family this weekend or quietly enjoying with a cup of coffee after a long day in the kitchen. ☕

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31/05/2026

Balik Kampung Temerluh
I ‘balik kampung’ to Temerluh last Friday for my cousin Shafiqah ‘s engagement ceremony. Everything went well, alhamdulillah.
Took the opportunity to revisit my childhood favourite nasilemak restaurant. After more than 50 years, people still queue from early morning. Simple menu of sambal sotong & sambal daging and no dine in. Opening time is until they ran out of nasilemak, sometimes as early as 11 am 🤣😘. Is it the best nasilemak? I think its as good as many others but i still go for the nostalgic original taste. It hits you different.
Visited my kampung house as well, my father’s planted fruit trees for his children & grandchildren. Fruits that he enjoyed last few years of his life. Alhamdulillah, mangosteen, rambutan, mango and durian bearing fruit this year. Will take at least another month before they’re ready for harvest. Hope we get to them before the thieves and monkey.
I am back in KL nursing fever, flu and cough. Had too much fun in Temerluh and not drinking enough water. Recuperating and thank you to my friend for the chicken rassam soup. Feeling much better today 😘
Taking my meds and back to bed. We’ll meet again in another post soon. 👌
Love always,
K Lina

28/05/2026

3 Best Recipes For Fresh Meat from Eidul Adha
Freshly slaughtered Beef is so incredibly fresh, a quick, high-heat stir-fry is one of the best ways to cook them. It locks in the natural sweetness of the meat and keeps the fat soft without turning the beef tough.
In my house we have a long tradition of cooking Ginger Beef With Celery. Refer reel for recipe.
The Secret to Tender, Fresh Beef
* Slice against the grain.
* Marinade Beef in soy & corn starch
* Braised Meat in hot wok
Flavor Combinations to Highlight the Meat’s Sweetness :
1. The Classic: Ginger Beef & Celery Stir Fry
* The Sauce: A simple mix of light & thick soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, a dash of sesame oil, salt & sweetener, black & white pepper.
* The Aromatics: Generous slices of old ginger, crushed garlic, and thick slices of onions and fresh chilis. The ginger cuts through the richness of the fat, while the celery and chilis add crunch and heat.
2. The Local Twist: Daging Goreng Kunyit
* The Method: Marinate the beef with turmeric powder & salt. Stir-fry briefly with sliced red onions, garlic, and fresh red and green chilies.
* Why it works: Turmeric has natural earthy taste that perfectly balance the peppery heat of the chilies and the natural sweetness of the beef.
3. Thai Basil Beef (Pad Kra Pao)
* The Sauce: Dark soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce.
* The Aromatics: Lots of minced garlic, chopped bird’s eye chilies (cili padi), and lots of fresh Thai basil tossed in at the very last second. The basil adds a refreshing sweetness and perfectly compliments the fresh beef.
Do share how you plan to cook your fresh meat ?

Love always,
K Lina

25/05/2026

Fermented Honey Lemon Ginger Tonic 🍋✨
Addressing some queries about Fermentation & Halal. And Why My 10-Day Ferment of Honey Lemon Stays Very Low in Alcohol.
As a culinary nutrition expert, I always look at ingredients from a nutrition and wellness perspective.
But as Muslims, when it comes to fermentation, we also need to look deeper beyond “good for gut health.” We must understand how fermentation works and whether the alcohol level remains within a permissible range.
My fermented honey lemon ginger tonic is made with:
2–3 lemons
1 inch ginger
6 tbsp honey
fermented in a mason jar for 10 days
NO added water
Many people ask:
“Does fermentation automatically make it alcoholic?”
The simple answer is:
Fermentation can naturally produce small trace amounts of alcohol because yeast feeds on sugars. But not all ferments behave the same way.
In this recipe, the alcohol level generally stays very low — often estimated around or below 0.5% ABV after 10 days — because of several important factors:
🍋 No Added Water
This is not a diluted brewing liquid like wine, beer, or tepache. Less free liquid means yeast activity is slower and weaker.
🍯 High Honey Concentration
Honey creates an environment that naturally slows aggressive fermentation. It preserves while gently fermenting.
🍋 High Acidity from Lemon
The acidic environment makes it harder for yeast to rapidly produce alcohol.
🫙 Short Fermentation Time
10 days is considered a relatively short fermentation period for this type of thick tonic.
🌡️ It’s a Preserve-Style Ferment
This behaves more like a fermented honey preserve than an alcoholic brew.
As Muslims, understanding fermentation matters. Not every fermented food is automatically high in alcohol. Context, ingredients, water content, sugar availability, and fermentation style all play a role. Knowledge allows us to enjoy traditional fermentation mindfully and responsibly. ✨
Love always,
K Lina - CNE

22/05/2026

What Fermentation Taught Me About Sugar, Alcohol & Halal Food Science
Recently I ferment my Pineapple Tepache for 5 days instead of 3 days. When i opened the bottle, 3/4 of the liquid gone due to the pressure build up! 😩
My current recipe :
1 pineapple peel & core
50 grams ginger
1/2 cup honey
1200 ml filtered water
Instructions : 2 days fermentation with peel then bottle them for another day on kitchen counter. In theory honey in this recipe feeds the wild yeast from the peel of pineapple and ginger. As fermentation happens alcohol is produce as a byproduct.
As you can see from the reel, this recipe is Hugely Successful! It’s sweet, bubbly and very fizzy. But i have a problem… Its alcohol level is estimated at 1-3 ABV.
Interestingly this range is similar to tapai pulut & tapai ubi (0.5 - 1.6). While tapai is halal, drinks is not so straight forward. According to rulings by Malaysia National Fatwa Comittee (JAKIM) the permissibility depends on the intention (niat) of production, the source of the alcohol and the final percentage. Naturally Fermented drinks that are not intended as intoxicants and contain alcohol below 1% may be permissible. (Harus)
This learning process made me reflect on my recipe development. As a Muslim Culinary Nutrition how do i create a tepache-inspired drink that stays stable below 1% ABV threshold AND still delivers the gut-friendly benefits and flavours from fermentations.
For next experiment I will consider :
- Malaysia tropical humid weather.
- If Sugar/Honey feeds the yeast. Reduce or eliminate? Or rely on pineapple fructose ?
- Can i use sweetener as flavour enhancer as the yeast do not feed on them.
- Review Fermentation time. Original recipe 3-4 days.
Glad i went into the fermentation rabbit hole today and share this perspective with you. I really enjoy the many experiments and each batch taught me that food is alive, dynamic and never exactly the same twice.
Back to my kitchen. Update soon. 👌
Love always,
K Lina
Footnote :
come over, i got a bottle of tepache for you and others. 😍

19/05/2026

Hajj Mubarak, my dear friend
Mixed feeling sending off my friend for Hajj this morning. I feel happy for her, excited and at the same time my own memories of performing Hajj last year come rushing back.
To my dearest friend and to anyone going for Hajj this year;
May Allah ease every step of your journey. May your heart filled with peace, soul full of taqwa & healthy body to carry out the rituals of Hajj.
May you be protected throughout your travels, surrounded by good companions and granted beautiful moments that stay with you for life.
Please make lots of doa’ for us. May your hajj be accepted as Hajj Mabrur.
And for those who are waiting for their turn, may Allah invite all of you one day to His house in the most beautiful timing. Aamiin.
Love always,
K Lina

18/05/2026

Fermented Pineapple Ginger Brew
“I want to make kombucha but i don’t have SCOBY” This recipe is for You! 🍍✨
Since many loved the Fermented Honey Lemon Ginger Tea, i’m dropping more simple wellness recipes that’s easy and doable at home with available pantry ingredients.
So here’s another one from my kitchen:
Fermented Pineapple Ginger Honey Drink. Inspired from Mexican Tepache.
Everyone has their own take on this recipe.
Here’s mine.
🍍 1 whole pineapple (used only the skin and core)
🫚 50g ginger
🍯 1/2 cup honey
💧 1 litres filtered water
Instruction :
- Add everything into a clean/sterilised glass jar (I wash mine with hot water).
- Weight pineapple with small glass or ceramic so it submerge under water.
- Cover with kitchen towel.
- Leave it to ferment for 2-3 days at room temperature. - Stir once daily with a clean wooden spoon.
After 2 days/ or when you see the top is bubbly:
✨ Filter and remove all pineapple pulp and impurities
✨ Transfer the liquid into clean bottles
✨ Leave another 1 day for second fermentation.
I am very excited and can’t wait to test taste this brew! Will do video with results soon!
Love always,
K Lina

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17/05/2026

Marinated Deep Fried Horse Mackerel by
— ONOYA’s Fish Dishes
Sharing a simple fish dish from .malaysia . I find rice bowl dishes is helpful when i’m busy and need a quick protein to add to the meal.
Born in Kamaishi, the city of fish, Sanriku Onoya selects only the most delicious seasonal seafood at its peak, and carefully prepare each dish before flash-freezing it piece by piece.
🐟Healthy Japanese Fish Meals Ready in Minutes.
🇯🇵 Authentic taste from Japan
⚠️No preservatives, no artificial colors
🫕Only double-boiling
🍴 A restaurant-quality dish at home
Get it !📍 Available at ISETAN KLCC, ISETAN Lot10, QRA Arcoris, QRA The Campus Ampang, SEIBU TRX, Cafe Hakko Labo ( Saujana)