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Yogurt Chicken Curry (Kid-Approved)

 

Yogurt Chicken Curry (Kid-Approved)


Yogurt Chicken Curry is a creamy, aromatic, and kid-approved dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a tangy yogurt-based sauce, curry spices, and hearty chunks of potatoes and carrots. This comforting curry is rich in flavor yet simple to prepare, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. The yogurt not only adds a unique tangy flavor, but also tenderizes the chicken, giving it a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
 
Prepping time: 30 minutes (including marination) | Cooking time: 35 minutes | Servings: 3-4
 
 

Ingredients

 
500g chicken breast, cut into pieces
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Maggi curry cubes
3 medium potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 large carrot, cut into bite-sized chunks
1-2 cups water (adjust based on desired consistency)
A pinch of salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions

 1. In a bowl, mix chicken breast with yogurt and a pinch of salt. Let it marinade for about 30 minutes.
 
2. Heat cooking oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and golden.
 
3. Crumble the Maggi curry cubes into the pot. Add a splash of water and stir to dissolve the cubes into the mixture.
 
4. Add the marinated chicken along with the yogurt mixture. Stir well to coat the chicken with the rest of the ingredients in the pot.
 
5. Stir in the cubed potatoes and carrot, mix well with the chicken. Add 1–2 cups of water, depending on your preferred curry consistency.
 
6. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes and carrots are tender.
 
7.  Add a pinch of salt to taste and turn off the heat. Serve with steamed rice or flatbread.

Download the recipe card for yogurt chicken curry

 



Soy Sauce Chicken (Rice Cooker Version)

 

Soy Sauce Chicken (Rice Cooker Version)


Soy Sauce Chicken is a savoury and aromatic dish made by simmering chicken in a flavourful mixture of soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, and spices. The result is tender, juicy chicken with a rich, glossy glaze that pairs perfectly with steamed rice or noodles.
 
Prepping time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 50 minutes (using smart rice cooker) | Servings: 3-4
 
 

Ingredients

 
2 chicken leg quarters
3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
1 knob (2") old ginger, sliced
3-4 cloves garlic, crushed
4 dried Chinese mushrooms, soak to rehydrate and sliced
1 teaspoon 5-spice powder
4-5 tablespoons light soy sauce
3-4 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Some water, if necessary

Instructions


1. Rub the inside of the rice cooker pot with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
 
2. Place the chicken leg quarters in the rice cooker.
 
3. Add onion slices, ginger slices, crushed garlic, and mushrooms on top of the chicken.
 
4. Sprinkle the 5-spice powder evenly over the ingredients.
 
5. Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar.
 
6. Turn on the rice cooker and select the “Standard” cooking mode.
 
7. Cook for 40 minutes, then check the chicken. If needed, add a small amount of water to create more gravy or adjust the consistency.
 
8. Once the chicken is fully cooked (by 50 minutes), turn off the rice cooker. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Download the recipe card for soy sauce chicken




Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Sundubu Jjigae) featuring Okmaya Soft Tofu Stew Paste

 
If you know me, you’ll know I’ve completely fallen head over heels for Korean food—especially anything with kimchi in it. So it’s no surprise when I say I love cooking up this bowl of piping hot, delicious, and oh-so-comforting Korean soft tofu stew (Sundubu Jjigae)!

Ingredients


 
1 packet Okmaya Soft Tofu Stew Paste
150ml water
1 packet kimchi
1 packet soft tofu
1 egg
1 packet enoki mushroom
1 packet kuchai
 
 

Instructions

 
1. Pour the Okmaya Soft Tofu Stew Paste into a pot. (The photo below shows what the paste looks like before adding water and ingredients.) Note: This is not a sponsored post.


2. Add 150ml of water and bring it to a boil.
 
3. Add kimchi, soft tofu, and enoki mushrooms. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 8-10 minutes over medium heat.
 
4. Toss in the kuchai and cover the pot for another 3-4 minutes. (I don’t want to overcook the kuchai!)
 
5. Crack in an egg, and once the egg white has solidified, turn off the heat.
 
6. Serve it up piping hot and enjoy this delicious, hearty Korean meal!


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Long Holidays 2025 in Malaysia

 
2024 is ending soon. Take a look at the list of long holidays 2025 in Malaysia and feel free to download the infographic. You can start planning your holiday trips too. Let's begin 2025 with a bang by planning way ahead! Woohoo!

 

List of Long Holidays 2025 by Month in Malaysia

January & February 2025

29-Jan (Wed): CNY Day 1
30-Jan (Thu): CNY Day 2
31-Jan (Fri): Apply leave
1-Feb (Sat): Weekend
2-Feb (Sun): Weekend
 
8-Feb (Sat): Weekend
9-Feb (Sun): Weekend
10-Feb (Mon): Apply leave
11-Feb (Tue): Thaipusam

March 2025

15-Mar (Sat): Weekend
16-Mar (Sun): Weekend
17-Mar (Mon): Apply leave
18-Mar (Tue): Nuzul Al-Quran
 
29-Mar (Sat): Weekend
30-Mar (Sun): Weekend
31-Mar (Mon): Hari Raya Day 1
1-Apr (Tue): Hari Raya Day 2

May 2025

1-May (Thu): Labour Day
2-May (Fri): Apply leave
3-May (Sat): Weekend
4-May (Sun): Weekend
 
10-May (Sat): Weekend
11-May (Sun): Weekend
12-May (Mon): Wesak Day
 
31-May (Sat): Weekend
1-Jun (Sun): Weekend
2-Jun (Mon): Agong’s Birthday

June 2025

 5-Jun (Sat): Weekend
6-Jun (Sun): Weekend
7-Jun (Mon): Hari Raya Haji
 
27-Jun (Fri): Awal Muharram
28-Jun (Sat): Weekend
29-Jun (Sun): Weekend

August & September 2025

30-Aug (Sat): Weekend
31-Aug (Sun): National Day
1-Sep (Mon): Replacement Holiday
 
5-Sep (Fri): Maulidur Rasul
6-Sep (Sat): Weekend
7-Sep (Sun): Weekend 
 
13-Sep (Sat): Weekend
14-Sep (Sun): Weekend
15-Sep (Mon): Apply leave
16-Sep (Tue): Malaysia Day

October 2025

18-Oct (Sat): Weekend
19-Oct (Sun): Weekend
20-Oct (Mon): Deepavali

December 2025

25-Dec (Thu): Christmas
26-Dec (Fri): Apply leave
27-Dec (Sat): Weekend
28-Dec (Sun): Weekend
 
What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven’t even happened yet. — Anne Frank