SHAH ALAM, March 3 -- Cake Jalan Tiung has built its reputation on laminated dough and levain. Founded by the dynamic duo of Hidzad Bin Lahuree and his wife Nur Shafinaz Binti Abdul Rahman, the Shah Alam bakery cafe first drew attention for marrying French technique with Malaysian flavours - think pandan gula Melaka croissants.

This Ramadan, however, the ovens and proofing baskets share space with stock pots as Cake Jalan Tiung dishes up their new iftar menu.

For Hidzad, creating dishes specifically for buka puasa requires a careful calibration: "For us, iftar is an important moment during Ramadan. After a long day of fasting, the body needs filling comfort and bold flavours re-energise."

The first dish, Crispy Ayam Gepuk Pedas, began ...