Packed with spice and often with an indulgent addition of coconut milk or sour twist of tamarind, Malaysian is one of the best cuisines to move from easy weeknight dinners to weekend feasts. From laksa to satays and decadent breakfasts, this is how we’re doing Malaysian at home now.
This light and spicy dinner is a sure-fire win for any midweek meal. For more depth and flavour turn to Lingham’s Malaysian Penang White Curry Paste for a fast turn around on this Malaysian classic, instead of curry powder. Seafood curry
Full of flavour, meat and vegetables, this quick and easy stir-fry is perfect for those nights when you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen.
Mix together all of the burger ingredients.
Shape into little balls.
Add little blocks of cheese in the middle of the ball (optional).
Place in the fridge to 'set'.
In the meantime prepare a 1/2 packet spare rib marinade or smoky BBQ flavor.
You can use this to baste the patties while frying or grilling in the oven (optional).
First brown the patties in a frying pan, then move them to the oven to cook through at 180° for 20 minutes.
Serve on fresh buns, with lettuce, tomato, gherkins and the store bought Spur Cheddamelt Sauce, with a slice of cheese.
Without referencing any grievances about the state of ground beef, the key to a perfect cheeseburger comes straight from the butcher. We got ours courtesy of Dickson’s Farmstand Meats, and boy was it beautiful to behold. Neither slimy nor pink, this natural, humanely raised and yet not grass-fed coarsely ground chuck was a fresh, bright glossy red, and an absolute pleasure to handle. Or maybe Jess just really loves raw meat, as demonstrated in our forthcoming “How to Shape Burger Patties.”
The All-American Cheeseburger has certain non-negotiable elements: American cheese is one of them. Rather than unwrap individual singles, get sliced cheese from your nearest deli counter — it tastes better and melts slower and more evenly. Dill pickle chips, sliced red onion, and tomato, crisp lettuce leaves, ketchup, and mayo are also involved. You can mix even the two condiments together along with some chopped pickles for Thousand Island dressing, a burger favorite, and it’ll still be an All-American Cheeseburger worth Instagramming.
6 large burger buns, preferably homemade, toasted if desired
To garnish
ketchup
mayonnaise
thousand island dressing
sliced red onion
sliced tomatoes
sliced pickles
fresh lettuce leaves
Directions
In a large bowl, mix ground beef, onion powder, salt, and pepper until just combined. Do not overmix, or your patties will be tough.
Divide into six portions and form patties, without pressing too hard. They should be uniform in thickness. Smooth out any cracks using your fingers. Make these right before you grill them, so they stay at room temperature.
Preheat your grill, grill pan or cast-iron skillet to high heat and add burger patties. If using a grill, cover with the lid.
Cook until the crust that forms on the bottom of the burger releases it from the pan or grate — about 2 minutes. Gently test, but don't flip it until it gets to this point. When burgers lift up easily, flip, add two slices of cheese to each, close lid if using a grill, and cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes for medium to medium-rare.
In Spain, no matter where you are, locals present themselves with much care and self-expression. You could say that Spanish style is to be well put together. Fore example, athletic clothing is rarely seen outside of the gym as well as sweat pants, yoga pants or loungewear.
Tip one? Looking presentable is whatever that means to you. Presentation can be confidence, it can be wearing your favorite shirt, and it can also be getting out of your comfort zone. Traveling in Spain can be an opportunity to explore your style.
Wear what makes you feel confident and comfortable. You know that head up shoulders back feeling? This is an opportunity to feel this way every day- so wear what makes you feel - YOU.
2. All the Sandals
Prepare yourself, you’re about to develop a sandal obsession. Spaniards have fantastic taste in sandals. One new Spanish-style trend is platform sandals, which add a bit of height and conformability. The best part about the sandals in Spain is they’re all totally unique to each person, so bring your favorite pair or go buy some that stand out, either way you’ll fit right in to Spain fashion.
Another tip- Spaniards match their shoes with their activities. For example, flip flops are mostly seen at the beach, however, nicer lifestyle sandals are seen throughout the city.
3. Show off some sneakers
Sneakers are also a staple piece when traveling in Spain, which makes exploring much more comfortable. Nicer sneakers are paired with EVERYTHING. This includes dresses, skirts, shorts, jeans you name it. Currently, platform sneakers can be frequently seen throughout the day.
Remember, presentation is valued by Spaniards, which means running shoes are seen at the gym and lifestyle sneakers are worn around the city. One thing to keep in mind is packing shoes for the nightlife!
The Spain dress code for a night involves dressing up! You’ll see heels, nice sandals, dress shoes, loafers, leather shoes or nice sneakers. Whether you’re visiting a club or bar you can’t go wrong dressing up.
4. As for your closet...
The best advice when packing for Spain, bring your top five favorite pieces of clothing- that shirt you wear on a first date, or the dress you always pick out for a party. Stay away from everything else. When you start packing clothing that you don’t wear at home, guess what… it will probably stay in your suitcase.
Imagine yourself enjoying gelato on the streets of Seville or walking through a spacious park in Alicante. Bring what you would feel confident in. If you’re worried you don’t have enough… all the more reason to find some Spain fashion that you can add to your collection!
Self-expression is valued in Spain so bring bright colors, outfits that you stand out in, and leave room in your suitcase to pick something up when you’re there.
5. Accessories, Accessories, Accessories.
You might want to think about switching it up from a purse to a crossbody fanny pack or mini backpack, which can be seen throughout the streets of Spain. A mini backpack is big enough for your wallet, keys, and sunglasses. Just make sure you watch your back for pickpockets.
Crossbody fanny packs are also a new purse alternative. They are sold along the streets in Madrid so you can buy one there or hop online now.
Final Spain fashion trends to help you prepare!
Just remember to wear what makes you feel confident and comfortable. Hopefully, these Spain fashion trends can expand your wardrobe and give you the same feeling your favorite pair of jeans does. If you need other ideas, these are some of the common Spain fashion trends they see around the city during the day:
Denim skirts
Shorts of any kind
Flowy pants and skirts
Long and short sundresses
Fun jumpsuits
As for the nightlife, Spaniards love to dress up, here are a few suggestions:
Bring a pair of classic heels
A nice dress or top
A button-up shirt
Leather shoe, dress shoe, or nice sneaker
If you’re still unsure of what to bring, leave some room in your suitcase and go find a few things that make you feel you!
