I N G R E D I E N T S

– HARVIST Red Palm Oil – Low GI, Provitamin A, Vitamin E Tocotrienol, CoEnzyme Q10
– ANCHOVIES from Tawau/ Sandakan – some are drying in the ocean on boats without flies
– STINK BEAN/ BITTER BEAN/ CLUSTER BEAN from Tapah district in Perak.
– sweet AUSTRALIA WHITE ONION can eat raw

– Optional – TOM YUM PASTE 8 853095 008640
Using sauce pan to heat up Tom Yam Paste (dilute with 1 table spoon of water) for quick cooking with white onion.
Since last year, I’m looking for MAEPRANOM Tom Yum paste on the grocery shelves.

1. Petai Padi 🌱

• Size & Shape: Smallest among the three, oval-shaped.
• Taste & Smell: Milder and less pungent compared to others.
• Pods: Often comes in smaller, thinner pods (like padi = rice, symbolizing its small size).
• Use: Preferred by some because it’s easier to eat and less overpowering in sambal dishes.

2. Petai Papan 🌿

• Size & Shape: Large, broad, and flat beans.
• Taste & Smell: Strong smell, more bitter, and very pungent.
• Pods: Comes in big, wide pods that are usually sold whole at markets.
• Use: Popular for stir-fry with sambal belacan, ikan bilis, or prawns, especially by those who love the strong flavor.

3. Petai Kacang 🌰

• Size & Shape: Medium-sized, rounder and plumper like a nut (hence “kacang” = nut/bean).
• Taste & Smell: In between padi and papan — not as strong as papan, but more intense than padi.
• Pods: Slightly thicker pods, usually sold peeled.
• Use: Common in everyday cooking, offering a balanced petai flavor.
  
  In short:

• Petai Padi = small, mild
• Petai Papan = large, strong
• Petai Kacang = medium, balanced
  
  

Petai Padi

• Visual:
  • Smallest size, about 1–1.5 cm each.
  • Oval shape, slightly elongated.
  • Pods are thin and not very long.
• Taste:
  • Mild, less bitter, less pungent.
  • Easier for first-timers to enjoy since the smell is not too strong.

Petai Papan

• Visual:
  • Largest size, about 2–3 cm long.
  • Flat, wide, and oval beans.
  • Pods are long, broad, and thick — sometimes 30–50 cm in length.
• Taste:
  • Very pungent, strong smell even after cooking.
  • More bitter compared to others.
  • Preferred by people who like the “true” petai punch.

Petai Kacang

• Visual:
  • Medium size, rounder and plumper (like a nut).
  • Pods thicker than petai padi, but not as big as petai papan.
  • Usually sold peeled in markets.
• Taste:
  • Balanced — stronger than petai padi but less bitter than petai papan.
  • Has a nutty undertone, pleasant for stir-fry.
    

All ingredients available at Village Grocer Tamarind Square and Bite online order – area code 63000
For this recipe, I use low value on the glycemic index HARVIST Premium Red Palm Oil, which offers better nutrition than many other types of oils. Grilled food is delicious but it tends to absorb a high volume of oil, so after comparing cost and health benefits, Red Palm Oil became my healthier and more economical choice.

Key Ingredient

BENTONG Tau Fu Puff (Moonrise) — Bar Code: 9551016345063
or buy fresh from Kedai Tauhu 30 (30号豆腐店)
HARVIST Premium Red Palm Oil in glass packaging (No plastic) — Bar Code: 9551000800127

Filling Mixture

• Fresh minced chicken
• Fennel seeds
• Pure Sarawak white pepper
• Sushi soy sauce
• Jicama | 沙葛 | Sengkuang
• Pagoda Potato Starch — Bar Code: 8888317555800

Stuff the tau fu puff generously, low heat to grill until golden and crispy, and enjoy the fragrant crunch with the goodness of red palm oil. Delicious finger food to dip with 甘文阁辣椒酱 Kampong Koh Garlic Chilli Sauce. Also, nice go with low value on the glycemic index rice (below photo).  

Low glycemic foods are those that have a low value on the glycemic index. Studies show that these foods can be good for you in many ways. Low glycemic foods help with weight loss and blood sugar. This may help lower the risk of conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart diseases.
https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-are-low-glycemic-foods

HARVIST Red Palm Oil 紅棕櫚油 Chicken

A newly innovated recipe that celebrates the golden richness and natural nutrition of HARVIST Red Palm Oil. This oil not only enhances the flavor but also brings a vibrant, appetizing color to the dish without the need for artificial additives.

Ingredients | 配料

• 5 tbsp Premium HARVIST Red Palm Oil
• 4 tbsp of sliced Kaempferia galanga (沙姜 | cekur)
• 5 cloves Thai Garlic, quartered, or China Garlic, smashed
• 1 medium Premium Australian Yellow-Skin Onion, sliced
  (adds natural sweetness without sugar/MSG)
• 12 Chicken drumsticks
• 1 tsp Ionic Rock Salt / Pan Salt
  (optional: brown the chicken skin until golden)
• 4 Tubes Premium Australian Carrot, cube form.
  (adds natural sweetness without sugar/MSG)
• A few sprigs of Fresh Thyme
• 3/4 tbsp Premium Pagoda-Pure Potato Starch, mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
• Spring onion or coriander for garnish
  
  All above ingredients available at Village Grocer Tamarind Square

Cooking Instructions | 烹饪步骤

1. Heat the Red Palm Oil
   In a wok or deep pan, warm HARVIST Red Palm Oil over medium heat. Notice how the oil releases a natural golden-red hue, setting the tone for a vibrant dish.
2. Aromatic Base
   Add Kaempferia galanga and garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant, allowing the red palm oil to draw out their earthy aroma.
3. Sweetness Layer
   Add the sliced onion and carrot. Sauté gently until softened. HARVIST Red Palm Oil enhances their natural sweetness, removing the need for sugar or MSG.
4. Chicken Perfection
   Add chicken pieces and season with ionic rock salt.
   Optional step: Brown the chicken skin until golden for extra flavor and texture.
5. Herbal Note
   Toss in the fresh thyme and stir well. The herbs will infuse beautifully into the oil, coating every piece.
6. Thicken the Sauce
   Add the potato starch slurry and stir until the sauce lightly thickens, giving the chicken a glossy finish.
7. Final Touch
   Garnish with spring onion or coriander before serving. The vibrant golden-red color from HARVIST Red Palm Oil makes the dish visually stunning and naturally appetizing.

鱼色生香 芙蓉山水青非洲鱼

Restaurant name: Gift Tilapia Restaurant 鱼色生香
Address: 11, Jalan Merbok 6/1,Taman Bunga Blossom (梅岭山庄 ) Seremban, Malaysia

Ingredients

6 pcs Chicken Drumstick
6 pcs Russet Potatoes
A head of garlic
6 Shallots (instead of sugar)
Paprika
Herb Merjoram
Himalaya Coarse Salt