tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71048122857567924542024-03-13T12:37:46.093+08:00My Kitchen To YoursYour one stop blog to anything and everything about food and the kitchen..
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Definitely tastes better than it looks..Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-72390768960312609692011-04-14T14:41:00.003+08:002011-04-14T14:49:06.273+08:00Episode 705 - Funny Menu<div style="text-align: center;">Wherever you guys go, if you guys come across a menu as shown below, do run away quick.. This is hilarious.. Taken by someone in China posted on engrish.com<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3PtbuSZDfVuErQmwx2nlxSKoKGOgj_hrgyXlxbJmJA57DsMu9gYbCzdiSwuA-kzo1Csot6HqUgNErgGKr4htTXTtm0rQjAvPQip9DLWkeYCdROmwx9QpZIVP5GII4eMWkboQbaquT6nU/s1600/special-features-vegetables.jpg"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe-N4SErYDogMWeDbZJi_JYk79hlbSpL0fX6qhKeh7bIju2hq9mlsvHqMW8hyrnPgThw2AK_TZ3O1zM0VvDmEUMbN4iCmB4DVBn4zzMK4ik7zOnIEiM5Mp4hVyBkQ9NIFt_ymWnAzfVYM/s1600/special-features-vegetables.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe-N4SErYDogMWeDbZJi_JYk79hlbSpL0fX6qhKeh7bIju2hq9mlsvHqMW8hyrnPgThw2AK_TZ3O1zM0VvDmEUMbN4iCmB4DVBn4zzMK4ik7zOnIEiM5Mp4hVyBkQ9NIFt_ymWnAzfVYM/s400/special-features-vegetables.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595326479016483474" border="0" /></a> If you can't read it, the Menu reads, from top to bottom: Rich & honored whole chickenses, Beer duck, Chicken fish rabbit, Broken tile fish, The adopted mother returns to a pot of fish, Tomato fillet, River water cooks river water fish, Ming Jiang's river fish, Lead river's chicken, Gingko smothered chicken, Graspses Mutton & The milk soup is Muttony.<br /><br />However, "The adopted mother returns to a pot of fish" sounds really good!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-7448983230473487682011-02-24T12:39:00.001+08:002011-02-24T12:51:11.236+08:00Episdoe 704 - Mango Sambal<div style="text-align: center;">This I got to share with all of you. My Dad brought it home from work and it is the Bomb! Basically, it's an appetizer enjoyed by most Malays and it has a sweet, sour and spicy taste to it. It's great with plain steamed rice, eaten as it is and also with fresh vegetables like Cucumber.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I don't know how to make it yet but for those <span style="font-style: italic;">'sambal'</span> (usually made of chillies, tons of red onions, garlic & belacan - fermented prawn paste) and mango fans, here's one to go crazy on!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixQGryAejfXI-h-7u2M2SzXm5XPZxDs1qdIJJ7VRrcFdLnZKhHLYfMJ5F7G8qUkNvR-69OgM4njcjfc9ezjAfgwUWZlzPno6k2vW8d8Cn0ZvR9itJecakJQFLwLUb0JBrs0W8RpfIWss8/s1600/IMG_3644.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixQGryAejfXI-h-7u2M2SzXm5XPZxDs1qdIJJ7VRrcFdLnZKhHLYfMJ5F7G8qUkNvR-69OgM4njcjfc9ezjAfgwUWZlzPno6k2vW8d8Cn0ZvR9itJecakJQFLwLUb0JBrs0W8RpfIWss8/s320/IMG_3644.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577113353383890690" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mango "Sambal"</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />A perfect Condiment of Mangoes & Spicy Thai Chillies</span><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-42189763476640974202011-02-11T13:12:00.003+08:002011-02-11T13:32:28.982+08:00Episode 703 - New Year Treats : Prawn Crackers & Acar<div style="text-align: center;">No Chinese New Year can live without the scrumptious deep fried prawn "klopok" & the sweet and sour "Aca" (pickled vege of cucumber, carrots, dried prawns, garlic, shallots etc sundried and pickled up with chillis, sugar and mostly vinegar).<br /><br />Here's for you to drool on.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyAu2fiTYMQ_vJyh0BCEd5n5ZYwQBOsf3LJ59kIMES1JPOfHO2wVeVmTo30fIi1GEfMkyVv5SgQlzPP0U9Z3vhtoAW8k-yHREXsBIl-j-BnDMnWFMcW6afRylP56k-n-6jpUdftdvxJBU/s1600/IMG_3616.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyAu2fiTYMQ_vJyh0BCEd5n5ZYwQBOsf3LJ59kIMES1JPOfHO2wVeVmTo30fIi1GEfMkyVv5SgQlzPP0U9Z3vhtoAW8k-yHREXsBIl-j-BnDMnWFMcW6afRylP56k-n-6jpUdftdvxJBU/s320/IMG_3616.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572298443712924818" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Prawn Crackers</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgrYIt1CVySxOrgT1MQVqD6MauUBKIsk9XVxyq-dQ7_9Mm939Je5LpuDSCR0vkyBePE6t5m8AcVSr7s9xOSpYzTTUsSeksuPqJn_pJbcQkNb_EcThDhf8LJoJVPdC1E94ZZG_AbVWxQDk/s1600/IMG_3613.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgrYIt1CVySxOrgT1MQVqD6MauUBKIsk9XVxyq-dQ7_9Mm939Je5LpuDSCR0vkyBePE6t5m8AcVSr7s9xOSpYzTTUsSeksuPqJn_pJbcQkNb_EcThDhf8LJoJVPdC1E94ZZG_AbVWxQDk/s320/IMG_3613.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572298441611026050" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">"Acar"</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-69544244962621294272011-02-11T12:42:00.004+08:002011-02-11T13:02:36.884+08:00Episode 702 - Crabstick Mango Salad<div style="text-align: center;">There's just something about the goodness of Mayo! Although it can be a lil fattening but you just can't deny the taste it gives to compliment your salads or sushi rolls! I came up with this recipe when I ate this particular dish at Kaizen Restaurant (I don't remember the name of the dish but...). 4 simple ingredients with a totally delicious outcome.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9KvBOSQEQAXbnsaOwCfBaKikB3uJ-3Hz8mLxcPX4LAHoQq12oUuftExxmVqT3bjTrshzvonRUDnM4WdPkOqQ09bg6FXi5i3qSyFOpRRlpIW4917Ha1HVxYUk9apRQhEd_EiwzHlqNkqQ/s1600/IMG_2651.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9KvBOSQEQAXbnsaOwCfBaKikB3uJ-3Hz8mLxcPX4LAHoQq12oUuftExxmVqT3bjTrshzvonRUDnM4WdPkOqQ09bg6FXi5i3qSyFOpRRlpIW4917Ha1HVxYUk9apRQhEd_EiwzHlqNkqQ/s320/IMG_2651.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572292265549415362" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Crabstick Mango Salad</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Ingredients:</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1 ripe Mango; flesh cut into small cubes,</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1 packet of Crabsticks; defrosted, cooked for 3 minutes in hot boiling water; torn into strips,</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Half a carrot; shredded</span>, <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">3 big blobs of Mayo</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Method:</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Serves : 3 and goes well with shredded Salad leaves.</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-84805157571004977532011-02-09T20:30:00.009+08:002011-02-11T13:03:28.040+08:00Episode 701 - New Year Treats - The Greatness of Frozen Puff Pastry<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">GONG XI FA CHAI!</span> A Happy New Year 2011 and a Super Xin Nien Quai Le to all out there! It has been 4 months since I last blogged but I have great great new recipes to spice up your kitchen this year! I'll start of with a little new found glory called the 'pu</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">ff pastry'! And have cooked up 2 very straight forward recipes for you all to try on!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_lSvWvp11Mqjfg_S33CoLoZJiXmJQa5G8SaWzMHVoseVJmNBa1uW0vb8haYHJMxG0edrKQXjWGOoTulYMCA0DrydnsQcaGtIKn6C8sbbBAUWZnDJ_yf5GCW-nyruRMsCv4wdH5yJLK08/s1600/IMG_3316.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_lSvWvp11Mqjfg_S33CoLoZJiXmJQa5G8SaWzMHVoseVJmNBa1uW0vb8haYHJMxG0edrKQXjWGOoTulYMCA0DrydnsQcaGtIKn6C8sbbBAUWZnDJ_yf5GCW-nyruRMsCv4wdH5yJLK08/s320/IMG_3316.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571676006337630962" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Apple Cinnamon Puffs</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ingredients:</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">1 sheet of Pampas Puff Pastry; cut into 6 equal pieces</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">A few tablespoons of melted unsalted butter</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">1 sweet Apple; sliced into wedges & core taken out</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">2 tbspns of Cinnamon Powder</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">1 1/2 cup of soft brown sugar</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">1/2 juice of lemon</span><span style="font-style: italic;">, A pinch of nutmeg</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Method:</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Marinade the apples with the cinnamon, lemon, 1 cup of sugar & nutmeg. Set aside and ready the pastries.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brush the melted butter onto 1 piece of the puff pastry an</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">d place another on top. Repeat with the other 2 so you have 3 pcs of puff pastries now. Place pastries on a baking tray (brushed base of tray with butter), 1 inch or more from another to allow space for puffing up. Place a few pieces of marinated apples onto the middle of the pastries and drizzle a tablespoon of sugar on top before putting in the preheated oven for around 25-30 minutes at gas no. 7. Puffs are ready when the pastries puffs up into a golden brown colour.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Serves 3 with a scoop of Vanilla icecream and drizzle the leftover juice from the marinade!<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9WgnCyEFju83c1_F-PZZJIgGnunSWPgt7FxTVUyy8qMhkWWtLR1wQeh7Qm3iUuoKm3NziDjSa0wdeNHdEabZj5kAUUWRg8oQc2s57J5OrZW8yTXZnCnfWrxTm6K9NsJvK3RfGwHeEGLg/s1600/IMG_3320.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9WgnCyEFju83c1_F-PZZJIgGnunSWPgt7FxTVUyy8qMhkWWtLR1wQeh7Qm3iUuoKm3NziDjSa0wdeNHdEabZj5kAUUWRg8oQc2s57J5OrZW8yTXZnCnfWrxTm6K9NsJvK3RfGwHeEGLg/s320/IMG_3320.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571676001512930866" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuna & Spicy Sardine Stuffed Puffs</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ingredients:</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Pampas Puff Pastries (1 sheet makes 3 puffs); cut into 3 </span><span style="font-style: italic;">pieces</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">1 egg; beaten</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />For Tuna filling (All ingredients to be mixed well):</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">1 can Tuna Flakes; drained with a little left behind</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">5 blobs of mayonnaise,</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">A pinch of Pepper,</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">1 tbspn dried Parsley</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">For Spicy Sardine filling (All ingredients to be mixed well):</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">1 large can of Sardine in Tomato Sauce; drained with a little left behind & mashed</span> ,<span style="font-style: italic;">1 large Onion; chopped</span> ,<span style="font-style: italic;">1 tbspn dried Parsley,</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">1 Hot Chilli; chopped</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">2 tbspns of Chilli Sauce/ A few dashes of Tobasco Sauce,</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">A pinch of salt & Pepper,</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">1 teaspoon of soft brown sugar</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Method:</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mix each type of filling well and place arou</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">nd 2 tablespoons of filling onto the middle of one side of the pastry. Fold the other side on top and press the 3 sides down (it should look like a pillow now) and use a fork to crimp the sides. Brush the top with egg wash and bake in the over for 25 minutes at gas no. 7-8 until puffs turn golden. Make sure to butter up your baking tray.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Serves: a party if you use up all pastries. Serves best warm with a lil mayo or chilli on the side.</span><br /><br />Pampas' puff pastries come in 6 sheets per pack. It only takes 10 minutes to defrost and you can whip up your puffy goodness in no time! So get one at Supasave now at around $7.90 per pack.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-68576774379150677572010-10-08T19:07:00.004+08:002010-10-08T19:42:11.115+08:00Episode 612 - Break for the busy year end<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwdBKVAFnHL-Hl6vMfZkccNPMeP2ECJgvAH2eEwS-gyZLz2Otjdya2hMHHpu2QJl27JFfnqRYx6uLXGJwDzKU1XkPHu8TLPrxVMDVLkyQzR8ZEPThL0Y54d-dDMKyjOPTfpGdl7-z_Cjs/s1600/IMG_0996.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwdBKVAFnHL-Hl6vMfZkccNPMeP2ECJgvAH2eEwS-gyZLz2Otjdya2hMHHpu2QJl27JFfnqRYx6uLXGJwDzKU1XkPHu8TLPrxVMDVLkyQzR8ZEPThL0Y54d-dDMKyjOPTfpGdl7-z_Cjs/s400/IMG_0996.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525632687360578482" border="0" /></a>Hi guys! I'm so sorry for not updating my blog since a month plus ago. Super busy and tired since Ramadhan up till the end of Syawal. So I'm posting up my last "Episode" for the year or maybe I'll come back soon with more food mania! I'm taking a break for now and will definitely come back with something fresh and new and probably some of the old school stuff!<br /><br />So thanks for your support and will definitely see you soon!<br /><br />Take care.<br /><br />And ya, the above pic is of my fav type of pizza. Quarterly Stagioni preferably with Salmon XoD<br /><br />Much love,<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">NH</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Food Enthusiast</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">My Kitchen To Yours</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-49933643617579001542010-08-31T19:22:00.002+08:002010-08-31T19:28:57.064+08:00Episode 611 - MUST GET! Flava of the Century...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPrVbfRg82t_t2LJmPQBET8z7_yYuACfyVs022EF_J8H2ReQ-YtLNZnzjOppIF8zi51v878wFQ3TbUpRpr4QbkNB_0MBTkg0GdkXI4AbMn04exU4SioSvX3i64ouZ-dLk10R3pr-_0GtE/s1600/ben-jerry-ice-cream-strawberry-cheesecake.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPrVbfRg82t_t2LJmPQBET8z7_yYuACfyVs022EF_J8H2ReQ-YtLNZnzjOppIF8zi51v878wFQ3TbUpRpr4QbkNB_0MBTkg0GdkXI4AbMn04exU4SioSvX3i64ouZ-dLk10R3pr-_0GtE/s400/ben-jerry-ice-cream-strawberry-cheesecake.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511533965541386162" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">BEN & JERRY's STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM</span><br /><br />Eat with fresh fruits or top your waffle with it, it's just as good if you it out from the tub! YUMS! TO DIE FOR!!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-10868741505237742822010-08-16T20:15:00.003+08:002010-08-31T19:13:30.330+08:00Episode 610 - Prawn & Vege Fritters<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxfwkepjv6IB6Bg4VfjwzgBmTsWbe5VDJSKI0n3r-u4lgiZSp3-V4MdrnFch_tI2SIibn7r6WZnOHEiYWn6pML745KHAALkkzirJyDdRKK4QMPz3D-nOxTZsq1nLyQi7tOhwf94XDFww0/s1600/IMG_0914.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxfwkepjv6IB6Bg4VfjwzgBmTsWbe5VDJSKI0n3r-u4lgiZSp3-V4MdrnFch_tI2SIibn7r6WZnOHEiYWn6pML745KHAALkkzirJyDdRKK4QMPz3D-nOxTZsq1nLyQi7tOhwf94XDFww0/s320/IMG_0914.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511530304547268530" border="0" /></a>Cucur udang with vegetables. This recipe I curi curi abit from the Cucur I bought at the tamu the other day which I mentioned in my previous post. Practically just dump all the ingredients in and deep fry until golden.<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Ingredients:</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">15 prawns - deviened, shells off & cut into half or leave as it is (up to you)</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1/4 cabbage - cut thinly</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1/2 stick carrot - cut thinly in strips</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 large onion - sliced thinly</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 chilli - chopped</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 handful of fresh parsley - chopped</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 egg</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 1/2 cups Hong Kong flour</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Salt & Pepper</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 tbspn Chicken Stock powder</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 cup Water</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Method:</span> Mix everything in a large bowl. Batter should not be watery but slightly runny. Or you can swap the back of your spoon dipped in the batter and the batter should not come back together so quickly. Can add flour and water of it is not in a correct consistency.</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Heat up oil in a deep fryer and take a large spoon (use a ladder) and slowly slide in the batter in the fryer. Flip when its golden.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Serves around 6-8.</span> Enjoy with sweet chilli sauce or mayonnaise. Serve while still warm!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-77593990115390565252010-08-16T19:52:00.005+08:002010-08-16T20:08:35.373+08:00Episode 609 - The Amazingness of the 'Kurma' or Dates<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCqbHGHmIGA5EvpKuyxRz0VAkVwGOgS0eIEkoWqfS63e0biCqwkamU5V7fw4FMf_gmOFbSZMCgeAdYu39isiRJmoJUPApACqjhHfhogoRJqbgW6mf74I2sQYWeisobwCTTUuwqcPGC_RU/s1600/dates2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCqbHGHmIGA5EvpKuyxRz0VAkVwGOgS0eIEkoWqfS63e0biCqwkamU5V7fw4FMf_gmOFbSZMCgeAdYu39isiRJmoJUPApACqjhHfhogoRJqbgW6mf74I2sQYWeisobwCTTUuwqcPGC_RU/s320/dates2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505977470218778850" border="0" /></a>This years Kurnia from HM was by far the best I've ever had. Every year during Ramadhan, Muslim families have the privilege to get Kurmas packed in containers. One for every member of the family. It is said that Kurmas have high energy content and is good for one who fasts during Ramadhan. And that is a fact! I had a few Kurmas and 2 cups of water for Sahur and it was a great miracle that I wasn't as hungry on days which I 'Sahur-ed' with rice or noodles! Plus, you won't have to go back to bed with a blotted stomach. And dates are actually one of the best food to take when breaking fast. It has several other benefits such as containing high dietary fibre and natural sugars, all the sweetness you need for the day. Reportedly, one kilogram of dates contains nearly 3,000 calories which enough to supply the minimum daily requirements of an active man for one full day. But seriously, don't take a kilo of dates. Just take a few and you can see and feel the difference!<br /></div><br />So, go get a date!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-31943660977546297472010-08-14T19:34:00.004+08:002010-08-16T19:52:37.300+08:00Episode 608 - 'Bayam' Crisps<div style="text-align: center;">Went to the gerai Ramadhan just now at Wisma Yakin and came across a lady who's selling crisps, acar and some other stuff which others don't usually sell then I saw this leafy like '<span style="font-style: italic;">keropok</span>' and asked what is it. She said that they're <span style="font-style: italic;">Keropok Bayam</span>. Spinach leaves deep fried in a light batter and Viola! Bayam Crisps! So I tried it out just now and it's actually pretty tasty! Has a very unique taste to it, a greeny taste but surely crunchy and really good! If you do come across it, you should try it out. Or maybe try and experiment and deep fry some Spinach leaves if you do have a bunch at home. Rich in Vitamin A and I think if you eat a lot, you'd grow some muscles like Popeye ;oD<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaCYOW_bW62hUF-AthYlkproI0h2Fj7r59-m-q1oGdepJpWr1quuLOG2JRME4X6FbG9vVDKOqwTqJFoSaxip2ZGEOOAsNM2iIdPAfDwfG2d1xznCGgzoCtULzhIW6jVQrfINe9XWOwqHE/s1600/IMG_0968.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaCYOW_bW62hUF-AthYlkproI0h2Fj7r59-m-q1oGdepJpWr1quuLOG2JRME4X6FbG9vVDKOqwTqJFoSaxip2ZGEOOAsNM2iIdPAfDwfG2d1xznCGgzoCtULzhIW6jVQrfINe9XWOwqHE/s320/IMG_0968.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505231029267870242" border="0" /></a><br />Here's how it looks like. I kinda broke it into smaller pieces because they couldn't fit the jar. They're quite huge actually.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-28220489568585410152010-08-14T12:54:00.005+08:002010-08-14T13:16:56.099+08:00Coming Soon In Kitchens Near You...<div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Chicken Curry with Potatoes, Prawn<br />& Vege Fritters & Smoked Oysters with Scrambled Egg<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWU0gjfnZbOarnBKqyF6CA7psKsby7e6OthsnLaWPPMH00k52StHt0q62vKg7jeJl5s8bPv9K7zijdFMDYwr4XZs5Bxmuy7XmmI6wzSvDLTc458P4EB5H4JfxPDm8vHPfq8-HBPnG3OlQ/s1600/IMG_0936.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWU0gjfnZbOarnBKqyF6CA7psKsby7e6OthsnLaWPPMH00k52StHt0q62vKg7jeJl5s8bPv9K7zijdFMDYwr4XZs5Bxmuy7XmmI6wzSvDLTc458P4EB5H4JfxPDm8vHPfq8-HBPnG3OlQ/s320/IMG_0936.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505129687360339202" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpox7Fx9aezQ-hXzT_Nz0XbxFL8eGGL3SLyhr3HNhEYTduUBCX2F7-uAGqeSExOvgNf9VqVi3SxHv7A6cDeTkIwr76zxME5GcLsxng0GDpVza9IksEynuZQvpuiMpub1CnK7NPNzhH-7M/s1600/IMG_0927.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpox7Fx9aezQ-hXzT_Nz0XbxFL8eGGL3SLyhr3HNhEYTduUBCX2F7-uAGqeSExOvgNf9VqVi3SxHv7A6cDeTkIwr76zxME5GcLsxng0GDpVza9IksEynuZQvpuiMpub1CnK7NPNzhH-7M/s320/IMG_0927.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505129705966732402" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAr7Sr1f4abK3f1Qxdatyd3AhAWFocWsnWSU6qm0ZYIz1G4drMlXDYKfEXekqvn1r35Zo7rGwQU_TcPaD3mls1lz31v5ynSYFBzsCoFJmuyXDLBhlcdAllQIqaP5-zkb-EmvwpEPIUDng/s1600/IMG_0939.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAr7Sr1f4abK3f1Qxdatyd3AhAWFocWsnWSU6qm0ZYIz1G4drMlXDYKfEXekqvn1r35Zo7rGwQU_TcPaD3mls1lz31v5ynSYFBzsCoFJmuyXDLBhlcdAllQIqaP5-zkb-EmvwpEPIUDng/s320/IMG_0939.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505129694341036626" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-78463230934805790582010-08-13T16:38:00.009+08:002010-08-16T19:46:01.761+08:00Episode 607 - BBQ at Babe M/ MT's Advance B'day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwETQh_oehRNHxl-K5oZaziFR5W2lsewBLjV6e6jX5T27pKR_YX1VuPZz_s0Ex9HTcuM-7EbzKzw_EX6bAA0y2Llcp4C3Kp0pAvGbYaA0I94JsGBPJ1KfcTpvSuPLjmNZQuD4Q8D-SB-Y/s1600/IMG_0855.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwETQh_oehRNHxl-K5oZaziFR5W2lsewBLjV6e6jX5T27pKR_YX1VuPZz_s0Ex9HTcuM-7EbzKzw_EX6bAA0y2Llcp4C3Kp0pAvGbYaA0I94JsGBPJ1KfcTpvSuPLjmNZQuD4Q8D-SB-Y/s320/IMG_0855.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505121215610418946" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;">Had a ball for MT's B'day and a lil BBQ at Babe M's! They grilled King Prawns, Lamb, Sausages, Buffalo wings and also made Vege Egg rolls served with mayo! Yum berabis! I kinda regretted not eating the lamb!!!! Mannnnnn... I was so full with all the rolls.. But Happy Birthday MT (He's the one in blue!!) Great to catch up with you guys although a particular Babe SZ aeroplaned us! And oh ya, Babe M's parents make the best cheese cakes!! We had Boston Cheesecake that night and it was superfab!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCpSOzwkiCC2oClmTivvosDHHLpHfARAmgSipbllW8sCyGr95GX9SmyfuHQMF4NaMK_GTtYz2CUBjMLH4iVyAetPOdJlQarMTaOE1_Sv8LKgHK-LecukxxcbN0zrrpzZZKbDZaOgXe6oM/s1600/IMG_0893.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCpSOzwkiCC2oClmTivvosDHHLpHfARAmgSipbllW8sCyGr95GX9SmyfuHQMF4NaMK_GTtYz2CUBjMLH4iVyAetPOdJlQarMTaOE1_Sv8LKgHK-LecukxxcbN0zrrpzZZKbDZaOgXe6oM/s320/IMG_0893.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505121235987215042" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyTplIE2cbH4ivpjUxU1_W2-lu_OlyiJ1dEbIOffaqxiCqPUHtgb3m6ASXInLokLjH4mk5q0YmL6EE1bmcx7I5PvehJsXYhfG-vH8bBdXqxwCr4ii9WZEv8pBeNL_IYLGF-6MEAUYBfRw/s1600/IMG_0860.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyTplIE2cbH4ivpjUxU1_W2-lu_OlyiJ1dEbIOffaqxiCqPUHtgb3m6ASXInLokLjH4mk5q0YmL6EE1bmcx7I5PvehJsXYhfG-vH8bBdXqxwCr4ii9WZEv8pBeNL_IYLGF-6MEAUYBfRw/s320/IMG_0860.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505121224454602290" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">From Top to Bottom: MT being Cool blowing his candle off the cake (Happy 1 Yr, dude LOL), BBQed Wings & Sausages & the super yummy popias!</span><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-82684864168820723102010-08-13T14:50:00.010+08:002010-08-13T16:34:28.569+08:00Episode 606 - Choco & Sugar Snow Donuts<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVY3pxxy4D-2CJfGATRgoIg6Y80tBxxxKsFj_QVRCIsUO1f7P0yg4ph7WV0ON3Lzw5VIXyBwbulkUZSiV3hFgWXUNaslOaifqHmhAcDZPkMJiBhWXK7q6j4SW1wpPnMrqVZIsULx-Qcts/s1600/IMG_0833.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVY3pxxy4D-2CJfGATRgoIg6Y80tBxxxKsFj_QVRCIsUO1f7P0yg4ph7WV0ON3Lzw5VIXyBwbulkUZSiV3hFgWXUNaslOaifqHmhAcDZPkMJiBhWXK7q6j4SW1wpPnMrqVZIsULx-Qcts/s320/IMG_0833.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504790201390023890" border="0" /></a>This is a great treat for Sungkai or even just for parties. Children loves this! Well, actually the adults would love them too. Anyone whose got a sweet tooth sure would go crazy on these. It's really straight forward as I'm using the ready made Donut mix but just add a lil bit of magic and it'll just like be of your own creation!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Choco & Sugary Snow Donuts</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Ingredients:</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Packet of Ready Mix Donut Flour</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 cup Icing Sugar</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 Large Bar of Cadbury Milk Chocolate</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 tbspn Unsalted butter</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1/3 cup of Hundreds & Thousands</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Cooking Oil</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Method:</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Ready the donut dough as instructed on packet. Set aside and let the dough rise. After, knead and use a rolling pin and roll the dough and use a donut ring cutter to cut out as many donuts as you can. Deep fry until both sides are golden.</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Double broil Chocolate bar with the butter. Stir until melted. Dip one side of donuts with the chocolate and sprinkle with hundreds and thousands on top.</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">As for Sugar Snow donuts. While donuts are still warm, place donuts in a bowl of icing sugar and make sure that all is covered.</span><br /><br />Serve after cooled in room temperature.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Tips*: You may also top your donuts with crushed nuts or sliced almonds with the chocolate. Or for a sugary glaze, mix some icing sugar with a lil bit of food colouring & warm water and drizzle all over the donuts.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Left over donut dough can be rolled into small balls and made into little donut balls.</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-47220283983811572652010-08-12T12:39:00.011+08:002010-08-13T14:47:55.052+08:00Episode 605 - 'Perayaan' In Conjunction of HM's 64th B'day<div style="text-align: justify;">Truthfully, I have been procrastinating on updating my blog. Mostly cos I've been tied up with work and been quite tired and mostly cos I'm lazy and that my social life has been quite active. But I have found my new glory! I got my hands on a Canon 550D! So all the pics on future posts including this one will be from the magic of my dear 550D! Still trying to work on how to use it. Alright, let's get back to food!! Past month has been makan only for me. That includes at the 'Perayaan' which happens yearly in celebration for HM's birthday. Took a few pics after work and just trying to show you this 'gerai' which sells very nice '<span style="font-style: italic;">Cucur Sayur</span>'!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia1GPbQxiejfXMuuF8ZR6aJaomJt1vt3rh0MoDdPcH2lMOFN0WVgUvtH7djyJntP9RugP1ghgPBIDOLdq2j7-hcJjrAWqV-4y2T3V0-vxnB0XJ1ZyS83biyutO_t5Rhs4t9Ctox9N4Y20/s1600/IMG_0205.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia1GPbQxiejfXMuuF8ZR6aJaomJt1vt3rh0MoDdPcH2lMOFN0WVgUvtH7djyJntP9RugP1ghgPBIDOLdq2j7-hcJjrAWqV-4y2T3V0-vxnB0XJ1ZyS83biyutO_t5Rhs4t9Ctox9N4Y20/s320/IMG_0205.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504764378641626882" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLIN0AZPr7958mPHwEz_aE5ZVzbKtT6jbRrGcj-qBSG-RyYo8bJRL4T_jPLb-JHJIONyKOq7hHYy8Rp5bQEyt2hzlCVgFyMLX8z_RdRmWlOknTvC3lduW1nD4CJXQVWlOujpmd7nEBAfQ/s1600/IMG_0206.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN7tdGoM2WZuhGzMNqybje-HNiQarv3NCdteZJOcma6w3UCqfcLV4HmvZvekB9Z9oqkarJlh51DKzjL409TZ43gBRD9h5Du8t_BqaoWUu2uj0rK4Ou7hgMi3gndPMxRgwKyYpQMS4NP0Q/s320/IMG_0388.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504769530204600418" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Hk6AxJzBI7VFkYd6747gWySGzdlKOhphXNw1LU-R1y4Mq5E5QzwvI7jgzsytUkd4aGLzKPLCV4VYGesgqSyZNete89rfc0toMLlCkeAwDC8dADtHPhxDNgvmy1BeK8iwhxQFaneSwsE/s1600/IMG_0401.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Hk6AxJzBI7VFkYd6747gWySGzdlKOhphXNw1LU-R1y4Mq5E5QzwvI7jgzsytUkd4aGLzKPLCV4VYGesgqSyZNete89rfc0toMLlCkeAwDC8dADtHPhxDNgvmy1BeK8iwhxQFaneSwsE/s320/IMG_0401.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504769537837547090" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">From Top to Bottom:</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">The really 'nyaman' Cucur Sayur, Different concoction of drinks ranging from ice Milo to chilled Coconut Juice, 'Salai' Fish & Chicken Wings, Stuffed Calamari & 'Sotong Tumbuk'</span><br /></div><br />YuMsss~~Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-33045102220506990992010-06-28T20:18:00.005+08:002010-06-28T20:42:59.120+08:00Episode 604 - Sweet Breadfruit Crisps<div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkcCmQ9XoEaZbtkuZt7elLXEf1s5Z_VvxKUZECeX10LTRAB-bndf2ckXEcMWfPuGyyh-NFCBVumWQr2Nq7DvJO1TBC1k8ihpeLzbuU-1jDQffsH-g7oVxmaZ52c3Z056j-dzItQ_9agv8/s1600/DSC06016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487803184168086146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkcCmQ9XoEaZbtkuZt7elLXEf1s5Z_VvxKUZECeX10LTRAB-bndf2ckXEcMWfPuGyyh-NFCBVumWQr2Nq7DvJO1TBC1k8ihpeLzbuU-1jDQffsH-g7oVxmaZ52c3Z056j-dzItQ_9agv8/s320/DSC06016.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><em>Sugary Sukun Crisps</em></strong></span></div><br /><div align="justify">I think these just taste yummy! Babe LY gave me not 1 but 2 breadfruits! They're called '<em>Sukun</em>' in Malay/Chinese btw. A very thick, starchy and powdery texture but it has a rich taste to it. Something similar to a potato. But the fruit actually looks like some sort of a Jackfruit only with a smoother skin.<br /></div><div align="justify">Anyway, I cut the Sukun in half and strip down the skin and sliced the sukun thinly, pretty much around 2 inch of length and wide. I only cooked half of it as a whole sukun can practically feed the entire Jon and Kate Plus 8. See below for further instructions. And yes, be sure to cut the core out.</div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><em><span style="color:#009900;">Ingredients: </span></em><em><span style="color:#009900;">Half of a Sukun; cut thinly (should look like diamond shaped pieces), </span></em><em><span style="color:#009900;">Lots of Sugar, </span></em><em><span style="color:#009900;">Salt, </span></em><em><span style="color:#009900;">5 cups of Cooking Oil; to be heated in a deep fryer with a large fire</span></em></div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Method:</strong> Deep fry the breadfruit cuts for around 10 minutes or until light golden. Remove and place in a large bowl. Scatter sugar all over. The more sugar the better. I reckon I used around 1 1/2 cups of sugar and a tablespoon of salt. Use both hands to mix, make sure the sugar adheres to the fried pieces.</span></div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000099;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000099;">Heat a pan and place 2 tablespoons of oil and stir fry the breadfruit pieces with the sugar and salt together. Add more sugar. Make sure this is done on low heat as the sugar may start to caramelise. Keep on stirring until most parts of the breadfruit are covered with sugar syrup like texture.</span></div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000099;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000099;">Remove and place on a plate to cool. At this point you should also sprinkle some sugar on top and mix with your hands once more before letting it cool. The heat from the crisps would melt the sugar away.</span><br /></div><div align="justify">Makes a large jar (Horlick one). Make sure to try this cos I can't stop munching on them! Oh ya, you might get sap from cutting the sukun skin and it may create a sticky like thingy on your knife. Don't panic, just rub some oil on the knife and sponge it off with washing detergent and you should be good! Also, use a thin knife as it cuts through the Sukun much easier.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-74868531020865193432010-06-27T17:09:00.009+08:002010-06-28T14:17:10.072+08:00Episode 603 - Cheesy Chicken Chop & Sweet Potato Soup<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Hi all, been so busy that I have no time to update but more like too tired to update. Two recipes that I've been meaning to put up. Pretty simple in preparation just takes a bit of time to cook and all. A great combination for a Western style dinner and a very delicious one too! Haven't been out and about to places, just went to Al Fresco, Miri to have the fish umai last Friday and it was still da Bomb! My egg Omellete came soooo late that by the time it came, I was pretty much full from the tit bits and munchies of Honey wings with sesame and the Umai. Oh well, regardless had great time with the girls and such a good laugh. Just the right thing to do after a real hectic week.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br />So here goes...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYk1SVwz73k9Ud8gA_zc-VpcW-pmR3chWDnwbpsOB6N_yinpH13gqiv2t58fRHUdnARqYwyNxkflfKL5dZbnLvTy5OnOkVVpy5FXOTawtx7s77qWkRnseo6GNqpcskYkz2MKqeKQlfO0/s1600/DSC06013.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487387193868995794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYk1SVwz73k9Ud8gA_zc-VpcW-pmR3chWDnwbpsOB6N_yinpH13gqiv2t58fRHUdnARqYwyNxkflfKL5dZbnLvTy5OnOkVVpy5FXOTawtx7s77qWkRnseo6GNqpcskYkz2MKqeKQlfO0/s320/DSC06013.JPG" /></a><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Cheesy Chicken Chop</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Ingredients:</span> <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Whole Chicken breast; cut into 4-6 pieces (thicker pieces to be sliced into the middle & half it) & marinated with salt & pepper (leave aside for 1/2 hour)</span>,<br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">A:</span> <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">150g of Bread Crumbs</span> <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">50g of grated Parmesan Cheese</span> <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">50g of Grated Romano Cheese</span>,<br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">1 egg; beaten</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">Method:</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">Mix all of A up and place onto a dish. Place the beaten egg into a deep dish too and take a piece of the chicken breast and dip it into the egg. Make sure the meat is thoroughly covered with egg, then cover it up with ingredients in A. Should also make sure that it's nicely covered with the crumbs and cheese. Repeat until all chicken pieces are used up.</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">Preheat a non-stick pan and place a few tablespoons of olive oil. Pan fry the chicken breasts until they</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"> turn golden brown and turn and do the same. Should take around 3 minutes on each side.</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Serves: 5 - 6</span><br /><br />Serve with fresh crunchy garden salad and a slice of lemon.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAnd-u9bjBr-z1waA8CyOhQliU_Enze0bxgJGilVjOhRxufu1Dbq4lY6-YRq9Uzsr-Hn6kNrasfer9Ce7FFzX6u53sFGZnzUZXkrVHJ8njaMAHo3MnI6SPoYhngg-nR1BvV6JpU1BRVQ/s1600/DSC06011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487387204382889650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAnd-u9bjBr-z1waA8CyOhQliU_Enze0bxgJGilVjOhRxufu1Dbq4lY6-YRq9Uzsr-Hn6kNrasfer9Ce7FFzX6u53sFGZnzUZXkrVHJ8njaMAHo3MnI6SPoYhngg-nR1BvV6JpU1BRVQ/s320/DSC06011.JPG" /></a><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sweet Potato Soup</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">Ingredients:</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">A:</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">1 litre of Water</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">200g of Chicken bones</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">150g of Sweet Potatoes; cut into cubes</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">1 medium sized carrot; cut into cubes</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">1 cube of Knorr Chicken Stock</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)"><br />B:</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">1/2 cup of cream or milk</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">3 tablespoons of Cream Cheese</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)"><br />C:</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">2 large Onions - sliced thinly & 1 Garlic - finely chopped</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">Method:</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">Boil A up in a pot until potatoes & carrots are cooked through.</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">While waiting for A to cook, soften the onions & garlic in a pan with a few tablespoon of olive oil. Should be done on low heat until onions becomes transparent. This will take a bit of time to be done.</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">When both are done, sieve A up and place only the sweet potatoes and carrots in a blender and dump in the onions & garlic. In other words, remove the chicken bones. Put 2 cups of the chicken stock into the blender and blend everything up until smooth.</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">Pour the blended ingredients back into the pot with the rest of the chicken stock. Pour in the milk or cream, cheese and some salt and pepper to taste. Stir and bring to boil. You can also add a few dashes of dried parsley.</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Serves: 4</span><br /><br />I hope that you try these out cos I bet they'll blow your mind off.<br />Cook with your heart. It tastes so much better!<br />See you in the next post :) </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-86987479988036816092010-06-09T21:01:00.012+08:002010-06-09T21:51:48.858+08:00Episode 602 - Bobby Chinn @ HalalExpo & Chicken Wanton with Ginger Dip<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbGOZbbFk0jmI0QCj_-WQF2HU-SecCLEPhEaGJhEvzy90bWXHavF0mSl-lj8zGeBszetys17Ie-XYBJowFeSoyPI_3BnCqN5I5WovuZOkYgCddqConcAArjabsNHIdktK4ZZkqQf7EXI/s1600/bobby.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 128px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbGOZbbFk0jmI0QCj_-WQF2HU-SecCLEPhEaGJhEvzy90bWXHavF0mSl-lj8zGeBszetys17Ie-XYBJowFeSoyPI_3BnCqN5I5WovuZOkYgCddqConcAArjabsNHIdktK4ZZkqQf7EXI/s320/bobby.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480766926579411410" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Definitely framing this up! I look Super Cina in this pic man. Apparently we are "enthusiastic" fans with Internationally renowned Celebrity Chef Bobby Chinn<br />-Borneo Bulletin, 5th June<br /></div><br />I had a Super exciting weekend! I personally met Celebrity Chef Bobby Chinn last Friday at the HalalExpo, ICC , Berakas! It was surreal that he just stood right in front of me. I could hear my own heartbeat in my ears when I approached him, shook his hand and asked for an autograph. That reminds me, still have my Wild Wild East book with Dina hmmm Hope she did'nt sell it on e-bay. Ok, back to the HalalExpo. This is his second time in Brunei doing a demo show for HalalExpo and it was actually abit disappointing at the beginning because he had to wait for people to crowd up and actually start the show. Finally after an hour or so, the room warmed up and the show started. He was really funny and sarcastic. Kept on teasing about the lousy knife they had for him and that dude from RBC in the crowd who had his own idea of cooking. But all in all it was such a great experience and I was so damn lucky to be part of that event. It even earned my friends and I the front page news on our local paper the following Saturday. Groupies for the Chef. Wait, correction, more like Supermodels for the Chef.<br /><br />Next, a lil recipe my mum and I whipped up. We make this once a while as it needs quite abit of time to prepare. Just devote some time in the evening and you can enjoy this for breakfast the next day.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSiSfid8A3xwBLkTb2AejEIk5dBMcLbKN6dUNCMTfLDEdBCLNbe_ewvYglG8XkHSmPmh8b6vZoaxkbNRpx73vVBLbQ6BZe_844yLIKGhW-uGhWQmxjcxOmGyrAZzIMvSZA9ewtnjWX5Cg/s1600/DSC06005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSiSfid8A3xwBLkTb2AejEIk5dBMcLbKN6dUNCMTfLDEdBCLNbe_ewvYglG8XkHSmPmh8b6vZoaxkbNRpx73vVBLbQ6BZe_844yLIKGhW-uGhWQmxjcxOmGyrAZzIMvSZA9ewtnjWX5Cg/s320/DSC06005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480770055586165634" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Chicken Wantons with Ginger Dipping Sauce</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Ingredients:</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 packet Wanton Skin (Round or Square </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">shaped)</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">A</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">:</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">400g of minced Chicken</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">50g of Carrot; diced</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">50g of Water Chestnut; diced</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">50 g of Shitake Mushrooms; diced</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">2 tbspns Sesame Oil</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">2 tbspns Light Soya Sauce</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">A pinch of salt & pepper</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">B: (Dipping Sauce)</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Ginger; thinly shredded</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">1/2 cup light soya sauce</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">1/4 cup of Rice Vinegar</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Method:</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Mix all ingredients A well. Spread a Wanton skin on the palm of your hand, take a tablespoon of the meat filling and place it at one side of the Wanton skin. Fold the other side over and seal it by pinching the sides. Repeat until all skins are used up.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Boil a pot of water and place the wantons into the boiled water until they float up. using a strainer, pick up the cooked wantons and place it in a lightly oiled dish.</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /><br />Mix ingredients B and serve with the Wantons.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Serves: 5</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">*Tip*:</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Do not place so much filling as it might not get cooked. You can also panfry the cooked wanton until it is a lil brown on the sides and serve with the same sauce. After boiling, drizzle a little more oil on top to avoid the Wantons from sticking with each other. Serves really well with Noodles and a hot bowl of soup.</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-29717665678397073552010-05-31T11:37:00.005+08:002010-05-31T12:55:23.783+08:00Episode 601 - Happy Birthday Daddy & Dinner @ Charcoal, BBQ & Grill<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHRKxH__NNRHoIkbwqPtt-xIdUU5vCB8wDwdpR_thaOlL6cNnbHiepFTfPxcikGQYDacJwC0gM75hHaM-T06yTI4jBz-WEbR0pGOk-yDW_vnlIvu-SYGZqW33GfcLBW59jbaH_folgUg/s1600/DSC05988.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHRKxH__NNRHoIkbwqPtt-xIdUU5vCB8wDwdpR_thaOlL6cNnbHiepFTfPxcikGQYDacJwC0gM75hHaM-T06yTI4jBz-WEbR0pGOk-yDW_vnlIvu-SYGZqW33GfcLBW59jbaH_folgUg/s320/DSC05988.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477280901469472610" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Belated birthday, Daddy dearest! Celebrated his 54th birthday last Wednesday and we had Dim Sum from <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">11 Degrees Sports Cafe</span>, Sutera Biru Hotel, Kuala Belait. They serve Halal Dimsum and they serve pretty good Dim Sum too! I mean, it's not as good as Dynasty's but can eat la~ Had the <span style="font-style: italic;">Siu Mai</span>, Fried Carrot Cake (my favourite!), Prawn Salad, <span style="font-style: italic;">Yam Ko'</span>, Vege Popiahs, steamed chicken (supposedly with shark fin but I ain't seen any shark fin on that) and some fish balls. Pretty filling cos you know when you eat several small dishes, they just fill your tummy up easily but funny you can get hungry fast. Then we had cake from Mum Bakery. <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">Chocolate Royale Cheesecake</span>. I am very sure that this is one of the best cakes they have. Soft sponge chocolate cake layered with light cream cheese. Such a great combo! Mmmmm delish!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAQVojXY4cE1V9XhCdyr5cORE_8Suui7VevI9vjgfpoy0A6RBUfnODoHpvxp2YIX66WYlTheJZokd35SwTO9BCLbj0C4ILlLHcjFqAAb4DtwlZvMZULk8Sftdk5nXC6Pmw6PAkBUllnps/s1600/DSC05982.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAQVojXY4cE1V9XhCdyr5cORE_8Suui7VevI9vjgfpoy0A6RBUfnODoHpvxp2YIX66WYlTheJZokd35SwTO9BCLbj0C4ILlLHcjFqAAb4DtwlZvMZULk8Sftdk5nXC6Pmw6PAkBUllnps/s320/DSC05982.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477280890566932786" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Fried Carrot Cake</span> - Which part of it is carrot? hmmm..<br /><br />Next, caught the <span style="font-style: italic;">Prince of Persia Sands of Time</span> movie at the Empire. Pretty good movie as it was action packed and I love the effects where they kind of slow mo on some of the scenes when he jumps off from one building to another. Really great acting from Jake Gyllenhall though! Surprised me as he kinda gave me a stigma from the movie <span style="font-style: italic;">Brokeback Mountain</span>! But seriously, anyone who could play out as a Homosexual lover can make any movie a hit! And the lines were pretty humorous too! A total must see movie of the year! Can't wait for all the upcoming Summer movies! Ok, enough about movies. After the movie, I went for steak at Charcoal BBQ & Grill. Asked the waiter what is the best lamb steak they have and he recommended the <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Mint </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">& Pineapple Lamb.</span> Cooked to perfection, I loved the taste. Complimented with the sizzling sauce and 2 side dishes. I couldn't finish the whole thing! My friends had the <span style="font-style: italic;">Piri-Piri Chicken, Sirloin Steak, Half a grilled Chicken </span>and "appertisers" we all had <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Oyster mushrooms deep fried with a coating of batter, Mushroom soup</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">, Calamari rings</span> and the best one was the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Salmon Crepe</span>! - Sweet & salty sheets of Smoked Salmon wrapped in a thin crepe with some mayo/ creame freche! So freaking good! Didn't have my digi camera with me so I used my handphone. Blurry pics but better than nothing :) Which makes me think that I should get a bloody SLR!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-oQxyGgmKEGjaGcRkaEd_-CxG3uM7dY5ksHjQMB1SKcAW7E04flOlAP4Xjk1A5JvqwmB02bL-yLOP7JEnG9q8BkqKNOZx5HYHBnSBqS_UGHB813fSq1se8FQuhjir1yaLPRYTkt8pgg/s1600/30052010892.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-oQxyGgmKEGjaGcRkaEd_-CxG3uM7dY5ksHjQMB1SKcAW7E04flOlAP4Xjk1A5JvqwmB02bL-yLOP7JEnG9q8BkqKNOZx5HYHBnSBqS_UGHB813fSq1se8FQuhjir1yaLPRYTkt8pgg/s320/30052010892.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477291564801010034" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBM838-MzS0aSnxSdTMRcmKk7ELZwtoP5e8o13NmjrI7ewzUwPIwQUSamL3ELesxcmX0a_CBWT2gJBgSQIYqhDm4TkihP19hZ0hwrzOqSXDrwdkkzLwAg5njnnsOUDyD4BP8iJCxxxyjo/s1600/30052010894.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBM838-MzS0aSnxSdTMRcmKk7ELZwtoP5e8o13NmjrI7ewzUwPIwQUSamL3ELesxcmX0a_CBWT2gJBgSQIYqhDm4TkihP19hZ0hwrzOqSXDrwdkkzLwAg5njnnsOUDyD4BP8iJCxxxyjo/s320/30052010894.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477291573358368466" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKyoRPx91MFTZU2_xgB6_KVAxpZNoXF5H9vLJJZpKcG3oWxv5QqzhDfqXnJ1wYy7mhIhMvfEIPZcBT4TX7kxCpKjEZ6tyHcKX9lKqymtN7YUFAR1Bg9hSM_XE65YI1nWMYmfb2Wo1EY5k/s1600/30052010885.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKyoRPx91MFTZU2_xgB6_KVAxpZNoXF5H9vLJJZpKcG3oWxv5QqzhDfqXnJ1wYy7mhIhMvfEIPZcBT4TX7kxCpKjEZ6tyHcKX9lKqymtN7YUFAR1Bg9hSM_XE65YI1nWMYmfb2Wo1EY5k/s320/30052010885.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477291560068512514" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFsOAColUmJiYyLsXFtewvc8mrDesw0kw6p9tDqzty8xlToaEUPQXc78VjNawh6bcEXgXSVY2Ffhsm6F5iuqPNo9xJaZdocgtiQ6bjzZAxHZ8PFawHWr5GodUCSIs0gc_-wfVN0cOeETo/s1600/30052010883.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFsOAColUmJiYyLsXFtewvc8mrDesw0kw6p9tDqzty8xlToaEUPQXc78VjNawh6bcEXgXSVY2Ffhsm6F5iuqPNo9xJaZdocgtiQ6bjzZAxHZ8PFawHWr5GodUCSIs0gc_-wfVN0cOeETo/s320/30052010883.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477291547631530978" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfI1LrB_6DooJkYU6HUtZyZOCeZ7ZCYF0zEMoesgcAvgkuOZdpvG8m-ACXgdq9X9mJpCgnfp4awhyVvQPS7s0iWX3MBMbKMX594X59lYmmdITVfPpQFlDjf_Ro9VnxhoHviIxbg9cem4M/s1600/30052010886.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfI1LrB_6DooJkYU6HUtZyZOCeZ7ZCYF0zEMoesgcAvgkuOZdpvG8m-ACXgdq9X9mJpCgnfp4awhyVvQPS7s0iWX3MBMbKMX594X59lYmmdITVfPpQFlDjf_Ro9VnxhoHviIxbg9cem4M/s320/30052010886.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477291556787205778" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">From top to Bottom: My Mint & Pineapple Grilled Lamb, Half a grilled Chicken, Salmon with Mango Dressing Salad, d very nyaman/da-bomb four seasons (mixture of mango juice & several other fruit juices blended) & Salmon Crepe</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-66183899638313236402010-05-24T18:24:00.007+08:002010-05-24T18:45:57.945+08:00Episode 521 - Two Delish Treats for the day! - Supasave's Beef Kebab & Bakerlyn's Caramel Sticks<div style="text-align: justify;">Energy day, have you done your part? Well, I didn't get to pledge online but I did try as hard to save lotsa energy today by switching off any unused electric things. But I did hear that we didn't do well to save energy! Only a somewhat 1+% lower than the average Monday! That is really sad though. However, I want to share with you all 2 treats I had today! First is the <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Serikandi Express Beef Kebab</span> (basically half of a pita bread, stuffed with savoury cooked meat & vege in the mid) I bought from <span style="font-weight: bold;">Supasave</span>, Panaga. Best kebab I've tasted but I do wish they put a lil bit more mayo hehe. Costs at BND2.20 a piece, the price is so-so but wished it was a bit cheaper too. Then again, quality is more important right? Next are the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Caramel Sticks (price unavailable)</span> from <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bakerlyn Bakery</span>, Qlap, BSB. Practically these are just buttery puff pastry cut into strips, twisted and embellished with lots of sugar! They are so darn yummy!!!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpy4ZJoBFoVIN7Zl0X59Zw2lknNv77qeKIiVl-G9uDyjWNuGSfeGgialLqyna1Ap6jGjnoM9qeaZcOIX67Ck_8trN754i_1P5yFO3MKWBHwAwhVN3UwRbYPtp8lHUiKDeqqWg88rzRvsg/s1600/DSC05979.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpy4ZJoBFoVIN7Zl0X59Zw2lknNv77qeKIiVl-G9uDyjWNuGSfeGgialLqyna1Ap6jGjnoM9qeaZcOIX67Ck_8trN754i_1P5yFO3MKWBHwAwhVN3UwRbYPtp8lHUiKDeqqWg88rzRvsg/s320/DSC05979.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474784035431324850" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Beef Kebab @ Supasave, Panaga. Doesn't look as appealing but trust me, it is slurpies!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzpYs6GAso29pCEt4pUrT1igyfkwowynyhzOio6UH5msGk4A5sOYsCXuVxGBpRIpfQ1UIb8fTSRR4JCGum2r5tSnIZyof8DkBs4UHSfPPrsHQHGtal4DNyWsw9gHmPmcBG-ck8hb7oelw/s1600/DSC05981.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzpYs6GAso29pCEt4pUrT1igyfkwowynyhzOio6UH5msGk4A5sOYsCXuVxGBpRIpfQ1UIb8fTSRR4JCGum2r5tSnIZyof8DkBs4UHSfPPrsHQHGtal4DNyWsw9gHmPmcBG-ck8hb7oelw/s320/DSC05981.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474784040533556850" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Caramel Sticks @ Bakerlyn, Qlap</span><br /></div><br />Well, that's all. Just wanted to share a lil something-something for those of you who got the blues on Mondays *ergh*. Will be catering for Viv's birthday on Wednesday so I'm going to cook Nasi Briyani and make Potato Egg Salad. Wait for the Briyani recipe. An easy dish made out of instant packets.<br /><br />See you then!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-46663118814023462010-05-22T13:51:00.007+08:002010-05-24T14:45:51.631+08:00Episode 520 - The Perfect Egg Sandwich<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk1mqKNZyXXUyLJSc-Ndyiiewr50iiRoH5Pe1eNA5kVdNoKEDGOLovhiN_rLmSHS_8YAA7HHvOojLpMs5gt7HN7CjnzP_7Cz7pBCGyUPDuk9oTPdLzOXxrILWfS_Twx8lDDRXbV8hYHdY/s1600/eggs.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473973642695960226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 247px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk1mqKNZyXXUyLJSc-Ndyiiewr50iiRoH5Pe1eNA5kVdNoKEDGOLovhiN_rLmSHS_8YAA7HHvOojLpMs5gt7HN7CjnzP_7Cz7pBCGyUPDuk9oTPdLzOXxrILWfS_Twx8lDDRXbV8hYHdY/s320/eggs.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(204,0,0); FONT-STYLE: italic"></span><br /></div><p align="justify">Eggs! Babe LY's favourite! I don't think anyone can hate eggs! Eat it with your Indomee or cook it with vege, dump it in your soup, make cakes with it, mash it, boil it, poach it, it all taste as good! You can never go wrong with eggs.<br /></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><br />I discovered this recipe during my Uni days where Babe LY's mum would make a container of this egg sandwich mix and LY will be chomping her way to heaven. I knew it was really precious to her but regardless I didn't decline her offer! And my God, was it a damn good egg sandwich mix. Ok, not nearly the same but similarly close to the real recipe, this is my own blend of the perfect egg sandwich!<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0); FONT-STYLE: italic">Ingredients:</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">3 hard boiled eggs - mashed</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">4 tablespoons of Mayonnaise</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">1 cup of shredded carrot</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">1 teaspoon of sweetened Condensed milk</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">1 tbspoon of Cream Cheese</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">A dash of pepper & dried parsley</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,153,0)">6 pieces German Bread - cut in halves</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">Method:</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">Mix well all ingredients. Take the halved bread and make a pocket in the middle with a sharp knife and stuff 2 tablespoons of egg mix in it.</span><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: italic">Serves: 6</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(255,102,0)">*Tip*:</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,102,0)"> Add some more mayonnaise for extra creamy egg mix. Serves well with fresh salad and fries on the side. Use Wholemeal bread for a healthier choice or a Crossaint if you like a little buttery flavour to your sandwich!</span><br /><br />I added slices of chicken ham and fresh lettuce to my sandwich with this egg mix and it was absolutely tasty! Great dish for a breakfast meal! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-90365437752168972802010-05-07T20:21:00.009+08:002010-05-07T20:49:42.118+08:00Episode 519 - Thermomix a.k.a the machine which does anything (in the kitchen that is)!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLc4kjDUSo_kubnt9YDUWUNpqr5b9qFa6vT75WgzjGrAHnZydpMXupkFRDNU4SuBNqoMNELKqVUdK7Afq462bClnQWtLR91t0ei0meu7w7NEUvWwFjLprY021JcoJsNEY1LGC_OMrV6tU/s1600/Thermomix+with+New+Varoma.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLc4kjDUSo_kubnt9YDUWUNpqr5b9qFa6vT75WgzjGrAHnZydpMXupkFRDNU4SuBNqoMNELKqVUdK7Afq462bClnQWtLR91t0ei0meu7w7NEUvWwFjLprY021JcoJsNEY1LGC_OMrV6tU/s320/Thermomix+with+New+Varoma.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468509100105342706" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Thermomix - The Superman of Food Processors</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I had a very interesting time one evening last week. My Supervisor invited me to some sort of a cooking demo. Apparently he said there's a very amazing machine which cooks for you with a touch of few buttons. I had a glimpse of it on a brochure he brought but had a first hand experience during the demo we had at a colleague's place. I was truly amazed because this magical machine is like all machines in one. More precisely its actually 8 types of machine in one. It can basically do around 14 things which other machines can prolly do only 3 and that is one thing at a time. But this machine does 3 things at a time! Steams, cooks & blends! The other 100 things it can do are : weigh, chop, emulsify, whip, grinds, knead and more! So I had a chance to see how the machine can make and then steam 'Man Tou' (best Man Tou I've tasted & the dough the machine kneaded was just super smooth & fine!) , cooks & blends pumpkin into a creamy soup, stir fried Spinach, cooked rice & steamed chicken at the same time. I was totally impressed by it. However it is like darn expensive man. Cost around BND 2,000. But I guess it is a good investment if 1. you have no other machines like food processors, blenders or mixers in your kitchen, 2. if you have a supperrr busy life as the machine can cook anything for you in just less than 20 minutes, 3. if you can afford a 2k food processor haha But regardless, it is surely something worth to look at because practically it cuts cooking and preparation time into half. I just have one negative thing about it. This machine cuts the joy of cooking entirely! And ya, it doesn't deep fry food too because it is a machine which supports healthy cooking!<br /><br />Go to this website for more info: www.thermomix.com<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-89614773206333138242010-04-26T18:15:00.014+08:002010-04-26T19:35:55.770+08:00Episode 518 - Steamboat @ IceBar & Cafe Shabu-Shabu, Fresh Coconut Water @ Shahbandar , Lorenz Potato Chips & Chaw Kue Tiaw @ Sg. LiangI tried something out today. Not food wise, but physicality wise. Karate! Haha, all I know is that the warming up session is wayyy intensive than hiking all the hills at Shahbandar. There was like coordination exercise, abs build-up and all the push ups and sit-ups. Walau. I tell you, don't play, play, I think after a few weeks of doing this I'll be having abs. Not too sure if I wana continue the next session as I'm pretty much having a hard time typing now. haha.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ot2Dx9zaVWWsJuLERtBk7lU-is2H1LW96bv_0NFGKgM5p8InNhh7BKV2B1ONIitUPQSqycovJkNHic4k1VSvQxJ__-RBHRKUQUIcQ8o_JIcpmUZA1tJS4E54tXAnLFQNuUNN3YDW_zQ/s1600/24042010859.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ot2Dx9zaVWWsJuLERtBk7lU-is2H1LW96bv_0NFGKgM5p8InNhh7BKV2B1ONIitUPQSqycovJkNHic4k1VSvQxJ__-RBHRKUQUIcQ8o_JIcpmUZA1tJS4E54tXAnLFQNuUNN3YDW_zQ/s320/24042010859.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464397588815467058" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Noodles, slices of lamb meat & Large Seafood platter</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsrznxomicErb7kFQO55ySKbso-W7Y67q1T7fTfZIODwQMpo5QTglovWzBZykNncuVYKb44vuoh0de4DqHvZ6ItOMbIHAzKEV2vVDLBFnPyrkHvz2tInqbfNOVIiDFwQGWVRz_bSUEpto/s1600/24042010860.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsrznxomicErb7kFQO55ySKbso-W7Y67q1T7fTfZIODwQMpo5QTglovWzBZykNncuVYKb44vuoh0de4DqHvZ6ItOMbIHAzKEV2vVDLBFnPyrkHvz2tInqbfNOVIiDFwQGWVRz_bSUEpto/s320/24042010860.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464397601114840050" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">The "buffet" of Sauces!</span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQcsjUbjAbLAtYzr505rhK7rykMjAj8FEvuGlnARl3sbGI9tPUQ-6ubQa-rcrP24idnkrqpeKQDi69Zmm6k8k2mJu-cFtNlghx_BbGt3nM35t-miUU3ikaVy1p002shX9lnLM7PDkpgY/s1600/24042010861.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQcsjUbjAbLAtYzr505rhK7rykMjAj8FEvuGlnARl3sbGI9tPUQ-6ubQa-rcrP24idnkrqpeKQDi69Zmm6k8k2mJu-cFtNlghx_BbGt3nM35t-miUU3ikaVy1p002shX9lnLM7PDkpgY/s320/24042010861.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464397593574024962" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Your choice of soup in a hot pot waiting for you to dump in your meat slices<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaT58bXSp87NryANsl1arfEEpmwWcjuqQdssM71vEzPmTansXiNofbbbEaCdU4nycy0TkWc7Hl5r50T_2TCZ2LomBxfphGHSRS3_THrqZGD9MU3bMJiyt95DogCGrxDO6m-u7cainvp6s/s1600/24042010855.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaT58bXSp87NryANsl1arfEEpmwWcjuqQdssM71vEzPmTansXiNofbbbEaCdU4nycy0TkWc7Hl5r50T_2TCZ2LomBxfphGHSRS3_THrqZGD9MU3bMJiyt95DogCGrxDO6m-u7cainvp6s/s320/24042010855.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464397580333361698" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">Ok, back to food. A few places I'd like to recomment in this episode, all gathered up from the past weekend. Saturday, jalan-jalan with the family in Bandar. Tried out Shabu-Shabu at <span style="font-weight: bold;">I</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">ceBar & Cafe Shabu-Shabu</span> at Qlap Plaza Hotel, Kiulap. Just opposite of Hua Ho Kiulap, 1st floor, straight up after the escalator. In other words it's actually just like Steamboat with lots of meat choices. They have several types of food sets that you can choose from large to mini sizes with a range of meat like seafood, beef, lamb & chicken. You can have them with either noodles or steamed rice. I'm not quite a steamboat fan but this was pretty exceptional. Prices weren't that bad either. Probably around BND 15 per head. They also have a buffet of sauces and free flow water. My mum actually went, "hah? water only free ah?". And I answered, got free water good already lor, other restaurants don't have. Haha. Anyway, if you haven't try it out, please do and I think bookings should be made cos it is always a full house there. Rate: 6.5/10.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSl1cEsV5L4Zc5BTL6t8yk3q1K0kekNja5X3mbQriyWQsoUQ4uFJPxyWbGtYKsnHH0Q-ad11Hiyv8qskSMGsoQZQ9gPNNDCtdEX5_beVwlN4KYChnM9rIrMuVaX9DVHcOFMFHiVcdQbI/s1600/coconut-water.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 198px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSl1cEsV5L4Zc5BTL6t8yk3q1K0kekNja5X3mbQriyWQsoUQ4uFJPxyWbGtYKsnHH0Q-ad11Hiyv8qskSMGsoQZQ9gPNNDCtdEX5_beVwlN4KYChnM9rIrMuVaX9DVHcOFMFHiVcdQbI/s320/coconut-water.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464407078868921858" border="0" /></a><br />So, I am a recent hiker at Shanbandar. Picked it up after so many years of not hiking. And I've pretty much gained my confidence in it after a few weeks of "training" as the first one, I was totally pucat and wanted to faint. What I'd like to recommend is to try out the SUPER COOLING fresh Coconut water (they actually cool the whole coconut in the fridge) at the stalls near the foot of Shahbandar. Cost at BND2 per coconut, it is such a thirst quencher after that exhausting hike. Plus, coconut water is a natural Isotonic drink and it seriously releases that heat from within your body! Totally natural detox drink!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEHbHC6Pwv7PmzNK-vDnVeP1ikZPh9lHf4z3y2o15GlcrKla8X05Mx2Oo4SmQUsiNUWPAHW4cK6ieQASi8J6XTLsKapDxnhPIkERn-cn8cVE3yYFgw3SbBRJkHlJfaz7wbTFrZQy59yOw/s1600/crunchips.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEHbHC6Pwv7PmzNK-vDnVeP1ikZPh9lHf4z3y2o15GlcrKla8X05Mx2Oo4SmQUsiNUWPAHW4cK6ieQASi8J6XTLsKapDxnhPIkERn-cn8cVE3yYFgw3SbBRJkHlJfaz7wbTFrZQy59yOw/s320/crunchips.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464397576433650706" border="0" /></a><br />Next, <span style="font-weight: bold;">LORENZ</span> brand crisps! They are really yummy! Comes in a few flavours (the Paprika one is the BOMB!) and types like chips, potato sticks and some others, get them from Supasave or Hua Ho at BND 3.60 for the large packet and the small ones for around BND1.80. I'm actually munching on em right now. Crazy, can't stop!<br /><br />And lastly, my first taste of Fried Kue Tiaw at that Sungai Liang Kopitiam. I'll get the name of the place soon but it's just on your right after the junction to Labii (on your way up from KB-Bandar). It's a little blue wooden lot. Open-air concept , pure Kopitiam style but they have flat screen TV, man. I did find the side bench pretty interesting. Just a plank of wood nailed onto the side of the wall. Not forgetting the BANANAS! Din get a picture of that but they looked so huge as if they were gona explode anytime! LOL They did screw up our order but it was all good cos we were hungry.<br /><br />I think I'll stop here. My arms are really killing me! See you in the next post!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-86817685956687702592010-04-23T12:47:00.008+08:002010-04-23T19:56:03.947+08:00Episode 517 - Thai Style Century Eggs , Mustard Wings & Fish Umai at Al Fresco, Miri<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-hmwoh99J74buLD32d407EH2YOttytaaWqIakAomnjxQ77QpX_SnTvFjxyO8evAS6FjsppVEbzxV5jWy21Z20CTl98nQADuCmcB4prb3ycJ8ohOBo0hQy7Qv0dhHD_MrusXW1pys-cJ8/s1600/DSC05931.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-hmwoh99J74buLD32d407EH2YOttytaaWqIakAomnjxQ77QpX_SnTvFjxyO8evAS6FjsppVEbzxV5jWy21Z20CTl98nQADuCmcB4prb3ycJ8ohOBo0hQy7Qv0dhHD_MrusXW1pys-cJ8/s320/DSC05931.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463198151882265138" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Thai Style Century Eggs</span><br /></div><br />I think that would be the longest title for a post! haha hi guys! I'm back, been so lazy to blog but good news is that I've gathered a few things, some recipes and some food which I've come acrossed for the past week or so. First up would be the Thai style Century Eggs. This would either make you want to puke the moment you hear century egg or will make you go OMG! I love century eggs. Yes, they might have the most unique taste in the history of Asian food but trust me, this is exotic and it has a strong taste to it. Something which will linger on your tongue for a few seconds once it hits that spot. However it may be eaten, I like it fried with a little bit of sweet and sour sauce. So here's a simple and easy recipe to follow:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Thai Style Century Eggs</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Ingredients:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Century Eggs; Shelled off and cut into half</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">A (for the Sauce):</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 tbspns of Thai Chilli Sauce (get the extra spicy one!!!!)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 tbspn brown sugar</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1/4 of a lemon juice</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1/4 cup of water</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 shallot; thinly sliced & diced</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 chilli; diced</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1 tspn of dried parsley (or better, fresh one, finely chopped)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Method:</span><br />Fry the century eggs for 1-2 minutes each on both sides or until the outer part turns golden brown and crisps up. Take out & drain the oil on a plate with paper. Mix A in a bowl until sugar dissolves. Arrange eggs onto a plate and pour sauce all over.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Serves: 3-4</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">*Tip*:</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"> Serves really well with pickled onions and topshells (canned). YUMMY!!!!</span><br /><br />Had these during a BBQ over the weekend. It was again at the Croc Haven at Teraban and was accompanied by a very small group. Slightly disappointed with the rest who didn't make it (YES, I am talking about you Shannon!) but yea, an intimate crowd with good food, nothing better than that. And I think babe M, we kinda overestimated the amount of wings needed haha. Btw Babe LY, the longan I always use is the HOSEN brand one. Don't get the lousy cheap one, so masam man.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWoF3cm0TkOPsgwLsF6ecntOVxYDuCiUPAHLX_bb2ATDRYkpr4jgvfLV5uOkvQRvrDSmLv3ab6G2_6Ue2rnzmEQKak8nLoVoQp-yidKXhLrus0p_yFkNRTLhV3z4vf_c_5rUwdWyONcwM/s1600/DSC05923.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWoF3cm0TkOPsgwLsF6ecntOVxYDuCiUPAHLX_bb2ATDRYkpr4jgvfLV5uOkvQRvrDSmLv3ab6G2_6Ue2rnzmEQKak8nLoVoQp-yidKXhLrus0p_yFkNRTLhV3z4vf_c_5rUwdWyONcwM/s320/DSC05923.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463198159418469682" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">BBQ Mustard Chicken Wings</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Ingredients:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">1/2 kg of Chicken wings</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">A (Marinade):</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 tbspns of Mustard</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 tbspns of Oyster Sauce</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 tbspns of light soya sauce</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">A tiny pinch of salt to taste</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Pepper to taste</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 Chillies; finely chopped</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">2 tbspns of brown sugar</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Method:</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Marinade chicken wings with A. Leave in fridge overnight or a few hours before heating up your grill or barbecuing them on medium fire for 8 minutes on each side or until meat can be easily poked through with a skewer (got this great tip from babe LY, thanks babe!!!!).</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Serves: 2-3</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBaPQGgRJVltQyMIIkNNvH7n0Qe6SctwmE6wd6b1Vtdf5NyKDGoNsFxXz0CFTTT6nq00mQsTOZxoC1v0Iv4QTaslaQjJxu77BOZKrG5CTMTHQxREIPrBJIjsCvqarhBNuwS71yM4Ybc7M/s1600/DSC05937.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBaPQGgRJVltQyMIIkNNvH7n0Qe6SctwmE6wd6b1Vtdf5NyKDGoNsFxXz0CFTTT6nq00mQsTOZxoC1v0Iv4QTaslaQjJxu77BOZKrG5CTMTHQxREIPrBJIjsCvqarhBNuwS71yM4Ybc7M/s320/DSC05937.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463198166162360770" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Hmmm where is the fish?? - BUURRRPPPP</span><br /></div><br />Guys, it was my first time at <span style="font-style: italic;">Al Fresco</span>, Miri on a Wednesday night. It's just a kind of cafe slash bar if you want to have drinks and snacks kind of place. I did find the atmosphere nice, the lighting was good, a pool table inside, easy sofas on the sides with high raised table tops and played quite a selection of nice ballads. Even the washrooms were interesting, I really like the wooden doors where you need to slide a piece of wood to lock. Hmm, don't really know how to explain that but yea, a great place to go and they served a killer Fish 'Umai'. Umai is actually raw fish "cooked" in lots of lime juice or vinegar. Mixed with sliced of large onions, chillies and sweetened with a bit of sugar. This is the best appetizer I've tasted so far! But fresh fresh slices of fish meat is the key ingredient to this! I have a Filipino uncle who makes this really well and he actually puts peanuts or cashews in the mix. The pic may not look nice, as it was all kena 'sapu' by the after - work , stressed and very hungry people I was with. Ok, Ok I was one of them. Couldn't wait for another bite after the first explosion in my mouth! WOW!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-29404839237974994892010-04-12T20:59:00.016+08:002010-04-12T22:04:24.240+08:00Episode 516 - Food for Thought : You Are What You Eat<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2xPOC0vQrzlrgWZW9rmE46CfYJq-n5HIb3VDGWsPUoz8oLfLwMPLD8Ls_mBz-CHi6iV_yEHDaBQ4UlCezL3QwaoAoR_L5R175THG_DwmEI7TLvyRGuM6APxB1EKUOPYKQUZMXJdERkiM/s1600/you+are+what+you+eat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2xPOC0vQrzlrgWZW9rmE46CfYJq-n5HIb3VDGWsPUoz8oLfLwMPLD8Ls_mBz-CHi6iV_yEHDaBQ4UlCezL3QwaoAoR_L5R175THG_DwmEI7TLvyRGuM6APxB1EKUOPYKQUZMXJdERkiM/s320/you+are+what+you+eat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459249277378926722" border="0" /></a>I've been meaning to come up with something original in my blog and here it is. Food for thought! More like a small part of my blog which I write about what I feel about things like food, health or anything interconnected. This is much more personal as I'll be writing about my thoughts more and probably pick out something from a book, magazine or a website for you guys to read on similar topics.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />For the first article on Food for Thought, I'd love to discuss about the theory of 'You are what you eat'. What do you think? Well, I definitely agree on this. When people say 'you are what you eat', sometimes they mean it as a sarcasm or a warning to someone who is binging or eating too much of something unhealthy like fried food and candies. In other terms, it is pretty much self explanatory, you will look like what you consume for breakfast, lunch and dinner.<br /><br />If you eat uncontrollably, you'll gain weight. If you eat too little, you'll be skinny. So with a well-balanced diet accompanied with regular exercise, you'll look healthy and feel healthy. Ever notice your friends or family members or some stranger at the food court eating a mountain of greasy fries when they are already heavy? I mean, people should realize the importance of staying healthy especially living in this much industrialised world where stress levels are high and the environment is deteriorating. It is sad to see that people get obese just because they don't care about their health and even much worse if their love ones do not tell them that they should start opting a better diet.<br /><br />However the circumstance, I love good food. It makes me happy on a sad day. Even happier on a normal day. It's funny how good food usually pertains a giant cup of coke or a large bowl of deep fried chicken. I mean the fattier and higher in calories the food is, the better it tastes! Say, prawns. They are sweet and juicy no matter how you cook them but prawns are said to be one of the most high calorie type of seafood other than squid. Like desserts, usually creamy and sweet, is very much of a devil for the sweet tooths. A normal serving of a slice of cake usually contains 340 calories, 14 g of fat and 55mg of cholesterol. Imagine having 2 slices and in order to burn all the calories you have taken you would need to do running for around 40 minutes (burns 10-12 calories/minute). Now, isn't that just hard work?<br /><br />And then there are certain people who are blessed with high metabolism rate which in other words mean that what they eat is pretty much broken down into their body faster than some others (like me). They will still be slim even if they eat double of a 'normal' person who has a 'normal' metabolism rate. This I guess is another theory because even if they don't have much fats stored around their body, it might not be the same for the calories that their body hold. So I think a regular check up would be advisable. Even better, go and get your butt shaking because exercising increases one's metabolism rate!<br /><br />Conclusively, we are what we eat. Choosing the right food is good for your health but do indulge and pamper yourself with the lowest type of food in the Food Pyramid once in a while.<br /><br />Go to this website where you can find which type of exercise burns the most calories:<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">http://stason.org/TULARC/health/diet/54-How-many-calories-do-different-types-of-exercise-burn.html</span><br /><br />This website tells you the best type exercise for you to lose the weight you want:<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">http://www.weightlossforall.com/best_exercise_lose_weight.htm</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzw-rHuv7rnDYuWp6EwNa-JlJkY_pe1Gc74ZC9KJEhe6oGovTVGvrKq22SPoPOoW3_FQ42zRW45yD00isxzcqQAuzNiEzn9T7f-ve46ExSiTOEK9C3pkWyOTswiQea_ztSLHrKk3Xz6-o/s1600/super+sizeme.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzw-rHuv7rnDYuWp6EwNa-JlJkY_pe1Gc74ZC9KJEhe6oGovTVGvrKq22SPoPOoW3_FQ42zRW45yD00isxzcqQAuzNiEzn9T7f-ve46ExSiTOEK9C3pkWyOTswiQea_ztSLHrKk3Xz6-o/s320/super+sizeme.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459249275106559154" border="0" /></a>Or even for a more life experience, watch '<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Super Size Me</span>' (2004). It is a movie made by a guy who thinks that Americans get fat because they eat too much fast food. So, he tested the theory out by eating ONLY fast food for 30 straight days! A very interesting movie to watch as the results of his theory were really crazy especially when he goes to the doctor! Check out the trailer on youtube for a quick preview.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104812285756792454.post-30277904987688611192010-04-12T20:12:00.007+08:002010-04-12T20:51:07.593+08:00Episode 515 - Parmesan Eggplant<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWW92ZLKOwayyjnxJcldbuClWImb-dZZDJ2k9ervOwxkyE0-GjpQFnEqUq868ebIfNvwuj8A6rW5WUQaEb41WHHC_lsGAgHLcyXR-9VXN0b5kLFrtm6Tw8gEsEGk8ri9iN2G2tBCWXzZs/s1600/DSC05860.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWW92ZLKOwayyjnxJcldbuClWImb-dZZDJ2k9ervOwxkyE0-GjpQFnEqUq868ebIfNvwuj8A6rW5WUQaEb41WHHC_lsGAgHLcyXR-9VXN0b5kLFrtm6Tw8gEsEGk8ri9iN2G2tBCWXzZs/s320/DSC05860.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459230262195071906" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Parmesan Eggplant</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Many of you might not be very fond of the taste of egg plants. But it's one of my favourite vegetable especially when cooked with anchovies and dark soya sauce or in curries. So I came up with this recipe when I was watching an episode of '<span style="font-style: italic;">How I Met Your Mother</span>' where Ted was having a 2 minute date with Stella in Season 3. They had Parmesan Eggplant and surprisingly when I got home I had Parmesan cheese and egg plants in the fridge so I tried this out and they were actually not bad. Well, they were abit salty cos I forgot that the butter I used was salted. So ya, be sure to check whether the butter you're using is salted or not because it can make a huge difference to your dish!<br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Eggplants; cut 1/2 cm thick and 3 inch long and score one side with the tip of a knife<br />(Or if you have the round and stumpy type just cut 1/2 cm thick)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Grated Parmesan Cheese</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Salted Butter</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Pepper to taste</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;">Method:</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;"></span></div><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFjf_jtYLJXp6LpUC5tit7aS4XuONwucwAsRD6B6FIzcZER4eTe279joCYTKlf6sjDDCu52hM6YPNBxrBeUaYIdiWw-YyetJQkb0u53fg0Qythz9fE4lh9pnuQbG3eFjPlTP6hlaE2go/s1600/DSC05847.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFjf_jtYLJXp6LpUC5tit7aS4XuONwucwAsRD6B6FIzcZER4eTe279joCYTKlf6sjDDCu52hM6YPNBxrBeUaYIdiWw-YyetJQkb0u53fg0Qythz9fE4lh9pnuQbG3eFjPlTP6hlaE2go/s320/DSC05847.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459230250681352546" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Before the eggplants are cooked</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">On a lightly greased baking tray, place all the eggplants,s cored side up and place a pinch of butter on top of each eggplant. Sprinkle as much parmesan on top, around a teaspoon each eggplant would do and bake in oven for around 10 minutes or more at 220 degrees (Gas marked 7). The eggplants are cooked when they have shrunk and the skin turns into army green in colour.</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Pepper can be sprinkled before or after baking.</span><br /><br />A fantastic dish as it is or accompanied by any other American or Italian maincourses. Tastes good with the skin on but if you do not like the bitterness of the baked skin, you can just scoop the meat out with your spoon.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com