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Pumpkin Huat Kueh

Why not eat some traditional steamed pumpkin rice cakes that just is so nostalgic for me.

Dates And Coconut Loaf Cake

So satisfyingly good for you and parent earth!

Kurma Jam

A plant based gift that is perfect for holy month of ramadhan!

New Recipes!

Coffee Polo Bun
Coffee Polo Buns filled with lots of butter!!!R*tiBoy / PappaRot* inspired! If you know, you know !
Digitalp3opl3
25 April, 2025
Homemade Red Bean Paste
Homemade Red Bean Paste (a.k.a. Anko) – sweet, smooth, and perfect for buns, pancakes, mochi, or just by the spoonful!
Digitalp3opl3
20 April, 2025
Curry Chicken Pot Pie
A pot pie… but make it Malaysian! Think creamy coconut, fragrant curry, and that golden, flaky crust! Filling includes: chicken, potatoes, carrots, peas, coconut milk & our secret weapon: curry powder + lemongrass magic.Wrapped in buttery puff pastry and baked to golden perfection.
Digitalp3opl3
20 April, 2025
Chinese Style Red Bean Pancakes
Digitalp3opl3
15 April, 2025

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⭐️ Educator, Award-winning celeb chef & cookbook author, Masterchef Malaysia
📍 DC-NY-LA
🎥 Host of @hungryimmigrant
📧Collabs: abangbrian@gmail.com

Agedashi Eggplant? The verdict?

Agedashi Eggplant? The verdict?

New Episode Out Now! (Link in bio) Sometimes we f

New Episode Out Now! (Link in bio)

Sometimes we forget—the pillars holding up our culture across oceans are often the strong, inspiring women who remind us of the heroines back home, shaping communities and nations one meal, one gathering at a time.

From Helsinki with love (and lots of sambal)! This week, I’m teaming up with the Malaysian Embassy in Finland to uncover the untold stories of how our food becomes a beacon of home abroad.

Tune in for a heartwarming conversation on food, identity, and the incredible women behind it all.
Available now on The Hungry Immigrant—on all major streaming platforms.
Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a comment—it helps keep our stories alive!

Coffee Polo Buns filled with lots of butter!!! R*t

Coffee Polo Buns filled with lots of butter!!!
R*tiBoy / PappaRot* inspired! If you know, you know !

For the Bread Dough:
• Bread flour: 300g
• Sugar: 40g
• Salt: 5g
• Instant yeast: 6g
• Milk powder: 15g
• Egg: 1 (about 50g)
• Warm milk: 140ml
• Unsalted butter (softened): 40g

For the Coffee Topping:
• Unsalted butter (softened): 70g
• Icing sugar: 60g
• Egg: 1
• Instant coffee: 1 ½ tbsp (dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water)
• Cake flour (or all-purpose): 80g

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Steps:
1. Make the Dough:
• In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and milk powder.
• Add in the egg and warm milk, knead until it comes together.
• Add softened butter and knead until smooth and elastic (about 10-15 minutes).
• Cover and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
2. Prepare the Coffee Topping:
• Cream softened butter and icing sugar until fluffy.
• Add egg and mix well.
• Stir in dissolved coffee.
• Fold in flour until combined.
• Transfer to a piping bag or plastic wrap, refrigerate to firm up slightly.
3. Shape the Buns:
• Punch down the dough, divide into 8-10 equal portions.
• Shape into balls, place on a lined baking tray.
• Cover loosely, let rise until puffy (about 40-60 minutes).
4. Apply Topping:
• Pipe or spread a spiral of coffee topping over each bun, leaving a bit of space around the edges.
5. Bake:
• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

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Tips:
• You can fill the buns with a bit of butter or custard for extra indulgence!
• Adjust coffee strength in topping to taste.

A pot pie… but make it Malaysian! Think creamy

A pot pie… but make it Malaysian!
Think creamy coconut, fragrant curry, and that golden, flaky crust!
Perfect for brunch, cozy dinners—or a festive Easter twist!

To those celebrating, Happy Easter!

Filling includes: chicken, potatoes, carrots, peas, coconut milk & our secret weapon: curry powder + lemongrass magic.
Wrapped in buttery puff pastry and baked to golden perfection.

Want the full recipe?
Comment “recipe” and I’ll DM it to you!

#TheHungryImmigrant #AbangBrianEats #MalaysianTwist #CurryPotPie #AsianFlavors #ComfortFood #EasterEats #FoodReels #EasyRecipes #FlakyCrustFiesta

So many of you asked… so here it is! Homemade Re

So many of you asked… so here it is!
Homemade Red Bean Paste (a.k.a. Anko) – sweet, smooth, and perfect for buns, pancakes, mochi, or just by the spoonful!

You’ll need:
• 1 cup adzuki beans
• 4 cups water (for boiling)
• 3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• Pinch of salt

How to make it:
1. Rinse beans and soak overnight (or quick boil and soak for 1 hour).
2. Boil beans in fresh water until soft (about 1–1.5 hrs). Drain.
3. Mash or blend beans to your desired texture.
4. Return to pan, stir in sugar and salt over low heat till thickened and glossy.

Let it cool and store!
Lasts a week in the fridge or freeze for later.

Tag someone who needs to try this—whether you love it in mooncakes, dorayaki, or tang yuan!
Tune in for more recipes and cultural bites—only on The Hungry Immigrant! (Link in bio and streaming on all major platforms)
Don’t forget to follow, like, share, and comment—helps keep this self-funded show going!

Reposting this because the original audio was ‘n

Reposting this because the original audio was ‘no longer available’… lolll
This sambal by @chefaduamran? NEXT. LEVEL. 🔥 If you’re in Malaysia, do yourself a favor and get your hands on it!
Not sure if Chef’s ready to ship internationally yet (Chef…? 👀), but in the meantime, catch our spicy convo on The Hungry Immigrant—where we get real about where Malaysian food culture is headed, the good, the bad, and everything in between. 🎙️🌶️
(Link in bio!) And hey—don’t forget to rate & comment on Spotify! Got a question for a future guest? Drop it in the comments below ⬇️
#TheHungryImmigrant #MalaysianFood #ChefAduAmran #SambalLover #AsianFoodCulture #FoodPodcast

Sweet potatoes have always been used in asian trea

Sweet potatoes have always been used in asian treats and desserts so it wasn’t a surprise that these sweet potato brownies were delish!
And… it’s vegan!

Ingredients:
• 1 cup mashed sweet potato (from about 1 medium sweet potato, roasted or steamed)
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup melted vegan butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Optional: 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips or walnuts

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Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8” baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Make sweet potato mash: Roast or steam sweet potato until soft, then mash until smooth.
3. Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potato, olive oil, melted vegan butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
4. Add dry ingredients: Stir in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
5. Optional add-ins: Fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts if using.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. Cool and serve: Let brownies cool fully before slicing. They firm up as they cool.

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Notes:
• For extra richness, use dark cocoa powder.
• You can reduce sugar slightly if your sweet potato is very sweet.
• Store in fridge for a fudgier texture the next day.

Even in a multicultural country that prides itself

Even in a multicultural country that prides itself on tolerance, my time in radio gave me a platform to challenge the ingrained biases/ racism we often carry without even realizing it. Why should someone who looks a certain way, with a certain skin tone or different shaped eyes, be expected to speak a certain way?

To the ones who believed in me and brought me into radio — you know who you are — you’re true visionaries. I salute you. And I can’t wait to return to radio, for what it represents: voice, identity, and change.

Tune in to The Hungry Immigrant on all major streaming platforms. Subscribe, rate, and drop us a comment — it really helps! This podcast is entirely self-funded, and all I want is for more people to hear these stories that keep our culture and traditions alive.

Chinese style red bean pancakes anyone? Comment re

Chinese style red bean pancakes anyone?
Comment recipe and I’ll be sure to dm you the recipe!

Lempeng berinti Chinese Style
Komen ‘resipi’ dan Ab akan dm resipi penuh buat anda ya!

Please share and tag anyone who might resonate wit

Please share and tag anyone who might resonate with or support our cause!

Had to use this powerful piece by @bellesisoski — it gave us goosebumps. Her use of indigenous Asian instruments and melodies hits deep. So much pride!

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Be part of Asian Heritage Week and showcase the cultural richness of our communities. Let’s celebrate, uplift, and amplify AAPI voices together! 💫

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If you are running low on cookies and you more gue

If you are running low on cookies and you more guests coming, this is a super easy and hassle free recipe that even the kids can help you out with!

INGREDIENTS
2 cup corn flakes
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp vegan butter
1 tbsp castor sugar
Dates, pitted and cut into small cubes
Sugar deco
Paper cups

With all these tariffs on CHI** , maybe we all sho

With all these tariffs on CHI** , maybe we all should look into manufacturing in Malaysia!!!🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾❤️❤️❤️ or… Balik Bayan box everything from Philipines 😎😎😎🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

When someone puts your food down?!!! @chefaduamran

When someone puts your food down?!!!
@chefaduamran isn’t holding back in Part 2 of our spicy conversation!

From fiery comebacks to heart, hustle, and heritage — the MasterChef Malaysia judge tells it like it is.

Streaming NOW. Don’t miss it. Link in bio
#TheHungryImmigrant #ChefAdu #MasterChefMalaysia #FoodWithAttitude #PodcastLaunch #CulinaryHeritage

Cactus tastes like…… What else do I need to t

Is Progressive the new Fusion? We’re kicking off

Is Progressive the new Fusion?
We’re kicking off Season 2 of The Hungry Immigrant with Masterchef Malaysia judge @chefaduamran — and he’s not holding back.
Hear his unfiltered thoughts on the evolution of food, identity, and authenticity in our first episode!

Have you listened yet?
Link in bio | Available on all major streaming platforms.

Drop your thoughts below — is “progressive” just fusion rebranded?

When you OVER-estimate your Southeast Asian abilit

When you OVER-estimate your Southeast Asian ability to take the heat! These Mexicans aren’t playing with their pickled chillies… I think I’ll definitely get along with ‘em here :))

Red Velvet cookies! Tag someone who needs this rec

Red Velvet cookies! Tag someone who needs this recipe in the comments section!

INGREDIENTS
Ingredient A
1/4 cup butter of choice
1/4 cup caster sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla essence

Ingredients B (sifted)
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp rice flour
1 tsbp cocoa powder

Ingredient C
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp vinegar
Other
1 tsp red colouring
1/4 cup almond flakes, toasted
DIRECTIONS

Cream all ingredients A till sugar is dissolved. Add in food colouring.
Add in ingredients B and mix till combined.
Add in Ingredients C and mix well.
Fold in almond flakes.
Measure out ½ tbsp of the mixture to form balls and bake in a preheated oven at 160C for 12 mins.

Lack of pride in our food? Chef Adu tells it like

Lack of pride in our food? Chef Adu tells it like it is!
Season 2 of The Hungry Immigrant kicks off with none other than the MasterChef Malaysia judge who eliminated me—Chef Adu Amran.
We talk about culture, identity, and why some Malaysians still feel shy about their own food heritage.

It’s bold. It’s honest. It’s everything this season stands for.

Full episode in the link in bio – and streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.

#TheHungryImmigrant #ChefAdu #MasterChefMalaysia #MalaysianFood #FoodCulture #PodcastLaunch #LinkInBio

Kuah kacang (Spicy Peanut Sauce) That must have di

Kuah kacang (Spicy Peanut Sauce)
That must have dipping sauce for the festivities! Comment ‘recipe’ and i’ll be sure to dm you the recipe!

Kuah Kacang
Bukan raya tanpa kuah kacang kan? Komen ‘recipe’ dan Ab akan dm resipi penuhnya!!!

Lights on, baju ready, kuih stocked. Raya mode: O

Lights on, baju ready, kuih stocked.
Raya mode: ON. Selamat Hari Raya!

Happy Eid to all celebrating!!!!

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