It is straight after the festivities and holiday season… after all the planning for family gatherings, family gifts, and family food festivities.

And right now, the kids are enjoying their school holidays. You are possibly enjoying some time off work and finally having some quiet time for yourself.

However, the cooking never stops… After a whole month of indulgence for Christmas and New Year, what to cook after the festive season?

It is time for the simple, quick, light and not-so-rich meals, such as simple noodle soup, stir fry noodles, or one pot meals.

Here are some simple ideas and all under 20 minutes.

Simple curry dishes for the dinner table:

Nyonya Assam Pedas Prawn
Using Little Nyonya Nyonya Assam Paste

Curry Chicken 
Using Little Nyonya Curry Chicken Mix

Hinanese Chicken Rice 3 ways
Using the Little Nyonya Hainanese Rice Mix Paste

Curry Fish
Using Little Nyonya Seafood Curry Paste


If you are looking for claypot seafood curry, this will be the paste you use. For this recipe, I used left 
over salmon and vegetables without the coconut milk. 
However, for claypot seafood / fish head curry, you add coconut milk to the curry.  

Spam Fried Rice & Chicken Fried Rice

Spam Fried Rice – This is a very simple fried rice – a go to dish for busy parents and the kids will love it!
Fried rice is great for weekend meals or for breakfast.
Check out the Readymade Pastes from Penang!