tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107706922011-10-04T23:23:40.576+08:00Collection of RecipesTwoHandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852492218735834577noreply@blogger.comBlogger701100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-2311118904370658402010-12-29T11:54:00.001+08:002011-04-11T09:31:16.934+08:00

Ingredientscoconut cupcake1 cup (230g/2 sticks) unsalted butter1 1/3 cups sugar5 small/med eggs2 1/2 cups grated fresh coconut, lightly toast 1 cup till light golden brown (set aside 2 tbsp toasted coconut for the topping)2 1/2 cups superfine/cake flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup hot waterTopping1/4 cup butter, room temperature1/2 pound cream cheese, room temperature3/4 cup

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IngredientsCake1 cup (230g/2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon for greasing cake pan1 1/3 cups sugar5 small/med eggs1 1/2 cups grated carrot2 1/2 cups superfine/cake flour, plus 2 tablespoons for dusting cake pan3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup hot water1 cup finely chopped pineapple, canned will do nicely. just squeeze out as much of the syrup as possible, before and

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i got this recipe from chef michael smith of the 'chef at home' show. i tweaked a wee bit here and there to suit my own preferenceIngredients700g/25oz cooking chocolate200g/0.75 cup butter200g/2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powderpinch of salt4 tablespoons cocoa powder5 small/med eggs250g/1.25 cups sugar2 tablespoons vanilla extractMethod- preheat oven to 180C/350F.- melt the chocolate and butter

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Ingredients170 gms (3/4 cup) butter, room temperature200 gm (1 cup) brown sugar1 large egg1 tsp vanilla essence2 tbsp black treacle75 gm (3/4 cup) all purpose flour1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp cinnamon powder240 gms (3 cups) oats1 cup raisinsMethodpreheat the oven to 175 Ccream the butter and sugaradd the egg and mix thoroughlyadd the vanilla essence and treacle and mix thoroughlyin a

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Ingredients650 gms pumpkin, skinned, seeded and cut into chunks1 carrrot, skinned and cut into thick strips1 med onion, skinned, quartered and sliced2 cloves garlic, skinned1 stick celery, deveined and quartered lengthwise2 bay leaves4 cups watersalt and black pepper to tasteMethodin a saucepan put all the ingredients together and bring to a boil. once it's boiling, turn down the flame and let

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Ingredients1 chicken, chopped into pieces OR pieces of whichever part of the chicken you prefer2 big potatoes, skinned and cut into wedges3-4 fresh green chilli, cut into half lengthwise from the bottom to almost to the stalk end3 tbsp chilly powder1/2 head garlic, pounded/blended/thinly sliced6 shallots, blended together with the garlic/thinly sliceda big chunk old ginger, julienne/blended

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Ingredients1 kg beef, cut into 1 inch cubesTo be blended together:10 fresh red chillies8 dried chillies, soaked20 shallots1 head garlic5 stalks lemongrass, use only the bottom white part1 knob ginger1 big knob galangal1 big knob tumeric1/2 tsp cumin powder (jintan putih)1 tsp fennel powder (jintan manis)1/2 tsp black pepper1 tbsp dark soya sauce1 tsp salt1/2 cup waterDry spices:2 star anise3

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Ingredients1 kg beef, cut into 1 inch cubes1 kilo white radish, skinned and cut into wedges1/2 head garlic, skinned1 big knob ginger2 tbsp dark soya sauce2 tbsp light soya sauce3 inch cinnamon stick2 star anisewater2 tbsp oilMethodheat the oil up in a big pot. add the garlic and ginger and quickly stirfry for a minute or so. add the beef and brown the sides.. add just enough water to just cover

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Ingredients1 whole chicken, innards removed, cleaned and patted dry thoroughly with kitchen napkins1.5 tbsp salt4 cloves garlic, crushed slightly3 sprigs rosemary2 sprigs thyme2 tbsp olive oilMethodrub the chicken with salt, don't forget the cavity as wellgently separate the skin from the flesh at the breast area and slip in a clove of garlic and a sprig of rosemary and thyme on each side of the

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this recipe is 'almost' pesto cos i've omitted the pinenuts. and it would not be pesto if there's no pinenuts or nuts of any sort will it? so i just call it 'almost pesto' for now, til i can come up with a name for it.the herb paste on its own makes an excellent dip or dressing as well, with or without adding the cream.Ingredients2 chicken breasts, sliced into long strips of about 3cm, season

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I love this buttered rice. It's so yummlicious that I can eat it on its own. It also goes well with most dishes, be it meat or veggie. Plus, it's super easy-peasy to prepare :)Ingredientsfreshly cooked ricegrated lemon zestfinely chopped spring onionfinely chopped tomatoes, discard the seed and watery inside pulpsalt to tastebutterMethodmix everything together. serve immediatelynote: i didn't put

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this is one of my all-time fav... ever. this simply easy to prepare pasta was inspired by Ee-lyn's Curtis Stone sundried tomato recipe.i've played around with the original aglio olio recipe. i'm not big a fan of parsley so i've substituted it with basil. sundried tomatoes also came into play with my aglio olio, in fact, it's a must in my recipe as it makes all the difference in the world. for all

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Ingredients2.3 kg leg of lamb, bone out and butterflied and big chunks of fat trimmed off(it will be about 3.5 kg or so with the bone in)1 whole head of garlic, crushed and each clove separated3 tbsp dijon mustardblack peppersaltstalks of fresh rosemaryball of twineMinty saucea bunch of mint, very finely chopped1 clove of garlic, finely grateddrippings from the roast lambMethodrub the mustard,

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this is a easy peasy salad to make. absolutely delish on a hot, hot dayIngredients2 cucumbers, peeled, pulp seeded area discarded and cut into small cubes1 small tub of plain yoghurta pinch of cumin powder1 tsp finely chopped mint leavessalt to tasteMethodMix all the ingredients and pop into the fridge for at least 30 mins to cool

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this is not the everyday scramble eggs and toast. a lil bit of this and a lil bit of that has been added to scrumptioustify the menuIngredients4 eggs5 sweet basil leaves, thinly slicedhandful grated parmesan100 ml milk1 tbsp buttercrusty sourdough bread, thickly slicedherb oil (recipe is here)Methodbrush some herb oil on the bread and toast over a griddle or even on a panin a big bowl, break the

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Ingredients2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts3 thumb-sized knobs young ginger, grated1 thumb-size knob old ginger, crushed2 heaped tsp salt2 cups rice, washed and drained thoroughly3 spring onions, halved length-wise4 cloves garlic1 tbsp margarine1 tbsp oil1 tsp concentrated chicken stock2 handfuls beansproutschilli sauce1 tsp grated young ginger1 tsp grated garlic3 tbsp bottled chilli sauce1

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Ingredients750 gms beef, cut into large chunks6 eggs, washed to thoroughly cleana big knob of old ginger, crushed6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed5 stalks of spring onions, use only the lower part2 tbsp dark soya sauce2 tbsp dark rice vinegar1 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp light soya saucesalt to tastea dash sesame oil1 tbsp oilwaterMethodheat the oil in a pot and add the ginger and garlic. stir fry

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ok, i've something to confess. throughout all my years of cooking, i've never, i repeat, never roasted a whole chicken before. this is my first attempt. glad it turned out great.Ingredients1 whole chicken, about 2 kgs, cavity thoroughly cleared and cleaned2 tbsp split green beans, soaked at least 4 hours or overnighthandful of dried chestnuts, soaked at least 4 hours or overnight2 sprigs

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IngredientsPotato crust5 large potatoes2 tbsp butter1 tbsp butter for dotting the pie crust2 handfuls parmesan cheesesalt and pepper to tastePie filling700 gms minced mutton and beef3 large onions, diced2 cloves garlic, minced2 celery stalks, finely diced2 carrots, finely diced2 cups mushrooms (button or swiss or portobello or a mixture of all three), broken up into small chunks2 stalks rosemary3

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Ingredientsolive oil3 garlic cloves, crushed2 stalks rosemary, bruised5 sage leaves, bruisedMethodget a clean, dry jam jar with an air-tight cover.fill the jar up to three-quarters way full with olive oil. add in the garlic and herbs. make sure that the olive oil completely covers the herbs totally. let it sit to infuse the flavour for at least 1 day before usingnote:you can use almost any strong

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I call this my Happy Rainbow salad as the colour combination always brings me to my 'happy place'.Ingredientssaladroast chicken slicesred/purple cabbage, thinly juliennedturnip, cut into thin stripscherry tomatoes, cut into halvesasparagus, cut into 4 cm lengths, blanched and draineddressingextra virgin olive oillemon juicehoneymustardtoppinggrated cheddar and grated parmesan cheeseMethodput all

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Ingredients1 chicken, chopped into bite size pieces, cleaned and pat dry2 big pieces of black fungus (wood ear fungus/mook yee), soaked to softened and cut into broad strips1 whole chunk of young ginger, skin scraped off, and thinly sliced1 bottle (about 1 litre) of rice wine1 tbsp sesame oil1 tbsp oilsalt to tasteMethodheat the oil in a wok or big pan, add the ginger and black fungus and stir

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Ingredientsa loaf garlic bread, cut into 1 cm diagonal slices ( or however you like your bruschetta)5 plum tomatoes, seed and veins removed, finely diced10 basil leaves, chopped1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 cup finely grated parmesan cheesesalt to tasteMethodmix the tomatoes and basil and set asidebrush the bread with some olive oil and sprinkle the parmesan on the bread slices and pat the

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Ingredients1 kg radish cake (loh pak ko) (recipes for these can be found easily), diced into 1 cm cubes2 eggs3 handfuls beansprouts2 tsp chilli boh (chilli paste)(can be substituted with chilly sauce)2 tbsp finely chopped salty choy poh ( preserved radish)10 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 tbsp dark soya sauce3 tbsp oila pinch of saltMethodin a large non-stick pan, heat up 1 tbsp of the oil and

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Ingredients300 gms tung hoon, soaked til soft and drained1 handful dried prawns (can be substituted with small shrimps)2 packed cups of thinly sliced cabbage3 cups beansprouts4 stalks spring onions, diced5 cloves garlic, finely chopped4 tbsp oil1 tsp sesame oil2 tbsp light soya sauce1 tsp chicken granulesMethodin a large pan, heat up the oil, add the dried prawns and stir fry for a minute, add

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Ingredients30 tau pok, cut a slit across each one for filling the stuffingFilling350 gms minced meat (use either pork, chicken or beef, or a combination of those choices. doesn't work well with minced mutton)4 tbsp chinese cooking wine1 tsp sesame oil1 tbsp light soya sauce2 tsp cornflour/cornstarch4 stalks spring onion, choppeda handful chinese chives, chopped1 tbsp finely chopped young ginger1

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IngredientsApple Filling8 apples, peeled, cored and chopped10 tbsp brown sugar1 tsp cinnamon4 tbsp lemon juice2 tsp cornflour/cornstarch1/3 cup blueberry jamCrumble Base3 1/2 cup flour250 gm butter, cold and diced6 tbsp sugar1 tsp saltCrumble Topping2 cups flour10 tbsp instant oats8 tbsp brown sugar120 gm butter, cold and dicedMethodin a large pan cook the apples, sugar and cinnamon over a med

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Ingredients600 gm minced meat (minced pork is normally used, but other minced meat works as well)1 cup cabbage, finely chopped, sprinkled with a dash of salt, stand for 5 min then squeezed drya handful chives or spring onion or both, chopped3 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 tbsp chinese cooking winesalt to tastechicken stock or watera large knob of young ginger, finely juliennechilly sauce1 tsp

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Ingredients4 big potatoes, peeled and sliced into 5mm thick piecesa handful of english chives, finely choppeda handful of parsley, finely chopped6 cloves garlic, skin on300 ml cream1 cup grated parmesan cheese2 cups grated cheddar cheesesalt and pepperMethodpreheat the oven to 170 degrees Cbring to boil a pot of water and once the water is bubbling, throw in the garlic and boil for 10 mins. add a

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Ingredients500 gms chicken fillet strips or 1 whole chicken, cut into bite pieces - marinated with a bit of salt and deep fried til just cooked2 stalks curry leaves, remove the leaves from the stem and crush lightly in hand to bruise to release the aroma3 medium size onions, roughly chopped up3 red chillies, roughly chopped upthick soya saucelight soya saucesalt to tastejuice of 4 limesblended

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Ingredientsnasi impit/ketupat/lontong packs (prepare according to package instructions)1 medium head of cabbage, leaves peeled off and torn into smaller pieces12 long beans, cut into 6cm length pieces1 brinjal, cut into 5cm lengths, and the pieces cut into quarters or six1 handful of glass noodles (soak in water for 20 mins, drain and set aside)10 sticks of fu chuk (hard bean curd skin), snapped

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Ingredients4 oven proof containers/ramekins/pots2 packets ready made puff pastry dough600 gms chicken breasts or chicken fillet, cut into 2cm cubes4 cloves garlic, chopped1 big onion, diced4 bay leaves1/2 tsp basil2 sticks celery, cut into 3 per stick3 big potatoes, cut into chunks and boiled til just cooked1 cup baby carrots, boiled for 5 mins1 cup peas1 head broccoli, cut into small florets,

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Ingredients600 gm salmon fillet600 gm fettucine, cooked to al dente, drained and set aside, retain a bit of the liquid3 medium tomatoes, quartered4 cloves garlic, finely chopped3 shallots, finely choppeda handful of chives, cut to about 1 cm length500 ml cream6 tbsp olive oilcoarse ground black peppersalt to tasteMethodheat up a large, deep frying pan and use about 1 tbsp of the olive oil and

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Ingredients2 salmon steaks about 250gm per piece2 tbsp garlic butter (or any herb butter of your choice), meltedsalt to tastecoarse ground black pepper3 tbsp mayonnaise1 tbsp lemon juicefinely minced or grated clove of garlicsalt to tastesugar to tastedash of dill3-4 medium sized potatoes, thoroughly scrubbed and sliced into wedges1 tbsp garlic butterpinch of salt1 tbsp olive oil1 head of

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Ingredients250 gm cream cheese at room temperature60 ml milk3 eggs, separated, at room temperature120 gm caster sugar35 gm cornflour/cornstarch1 tbsp lemon juice1/2 tsp cream of tartar1/2 tsp baking powderMethodposition rack on the lower shelf of the oven. preheat oven to 175 degrees Celcius. line a 20cm round cake tin with baking papersoften cheese with milk in a bowl. add half the sugar, mix.

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i've been looking for a butter cake recipe and all those that i've tried doesn't seem to come out the way i want it, so i've experimented and tweaked around and came up with my own recipe.Ingredients180 gm butter, at room temperature150 gm caster sugar50 gm milk powder140 gm all purpose flour30 gm cornflour/cornstarch1 tsp baking powder (to be sifted together with the dry ingredients)another 1/2

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PASTRY:Ingredients160 gm butter30 gm icing sugar220 gm flour (remove 2 tbsp and replace with 2 tbsp cornfour)1 egg yolk1/2 tsp vanilla essence1 egg yolk for glazingMethodpreheat oven to 180 celciuscream butter with sugar till light and fluffy. add egg yolk and vanilla essence and mix til just combinedadd in flour and mix into a dough. rest in fridge for 10 minson a lightly floured working surface

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Ingredientsto ground into a fine paste~ 3 - 4 stalks lemongrass~ 5 -6 shallots~ 5 cloves of garlic~ 2 candlenuts~ 3 tbsp dried shrimps300 gm mee hoon, soaked in water til soften, drain and set aside2 tbsp chilli boh2 tbsp tauchu paste (salted preserved soybean)a handful of chives cut into 6cm lengths3 handfuls of beansproutssalt to taste2 taukwa (very firm tofu), cut into strips and fried

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i got this recipe from audrey's cooking site and i tweaked it a wee bit here and there to suit my own palate. i'm sure her original recipe is just as great :-)Ingredients1 medium size yam, skinned, rinsed and cubed into about 1cm-sized pieces5 shallots, skinned and thinly sliced3 tbsp dried shrimps, rinsed and wrapped in kitchen napkins to soak off excess moisture1 tbsp choy poh(pickled white

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got this recipe from amy beh and added some extra pointers and tipsIngredients8-10 pandan leaves (screwpine leaves)200 gms glutinous rice flour, siftedpinch of salt1/2 cup of boiling hot watera few drops of green colouring (optional)1/2 freshly grated coconut, mixed with a pinch of saltFILLING -100 gms gula melaka (palm sugar)1 tbsp soft brown sugar- combine both the sugars in a bowl/

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recipe was taken from someone who contributed to nigella's site. i tweaked the recipe a bit.IngredientsCrumble Topping300 gms instant oats60 gms brown sugar165 gms butterFruit Filling2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped into small pieces500 gms strawberries, sliced120 gms coarse brown sugar2 tbsp waterMethodToppingmix the oat and butter well, add sugar and mix til it resembles crumbsFillingplace

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recipe was derived from hereIngredientsCupcakes115 gms butter, room temperature1 cup sugar2 large eggs1 1/3 cups all purpose flour1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/8 tsp salt1/2 cup milk1 tsp vanilla essence/extractTopping3 tbsp butter3 tbsp peanut butter1/2 cup icing sugar2-4 tbsp milkpinch of salt1/2 vanilla essence/extractMethodCupcakespreheat oven to 180 degrees celcius/350 degrees

TwoHandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852492218735834577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-30396196815200061802007-03-07T22:30:00.001+08:002009-07-14T23:12:28.279+08:00

this is actually cooked by my hubby. he makes great fried rice of all sorts :-)Ingredients4 tbsp oil3 bowls cooked rice (rice cooked a day before works best)a handful small sized ikan bilis (tiny asian anchovies)3 large chinese cabbage leaves, cut into strips5 cloves garlic, chopped1 onion, quartered and sliced4 cilipadi (tiny bird's eye chilli, it's very hot and spicy)1 tbsp kicap tamin (sweet

TwoHandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02852492218735834577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1168434520227764322007-01-11T21:01:00.001+08:002009-07-14T23:11:34.614+08:00

Ingredients5 cups water100 gms palm sugar150 ml coconut cream8 ripe bananas2 tbsp sago5 screwpine leavesMethodbring the water to a boil in a pot. put in the screwpine leaves. add the palm sugar and sago. turn down the heat. stir occasionally. boil til all the palm sugar has melted and the sago is thoroughly transparent. add the coconut cream and bring it to a boil. peel the banana skins and cut

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1168434023152563052007-01-10T20:47:00.001+08:002009-07-14T23:10:37.921+08:00

Ingredients1 large cucumber - skinned, seeded and cut into bite size cubes (try to remove ALL the seeds to keep it crunchy)3 red apples - skinned, cored and cut into bite size pieces. toss immediately with 1 tbsp of lemon juice to stop it from going brown (use the crunchy type of apples, i used fuji apples)2 handfuls cherry tomatoesdressing:4 tbsp honeyjuice of 1 large lemon3 tbsp

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1154019537706858652006-07-28T00:26:00.001+08:002009-07-14T23:09:12.436+08:00

Ingredients~for the chicken~4 chicken breasts, deboned, skinned and flatten to about 1/4 inch2 slices of cheese, cheddar, swiss or guyere works best8 stalks of spinach, use only the leaves4 cloves garliccoarse ground black peppersaltfinely chopped basil~for the potatoes~6 medium potatoes, scrubbed well and cut into wedges6 cloves garlicsaltolive oil~for the vege~2 handful of asparagus1 head

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1154017526829320232006-07-21T00:12:00.001+08:002009-07-14T23:04:45.719+08:00

Ingredients1 big can of fruit cocktail1 swiss roll, sliced into 12 pieces4 tbsp sugargelatine powder/leaves for 350 ml water (can be substituted with agar agar or konyuku powder)whipped creamMethodline a deep dish with 6 slices of the swiss rollprepare the gelatine with the 300 ml of water and add the sugar. pour mixture into a big bowl. add the can of fruit cocktail (inclusive of the syrup) into

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1148724310933663662006-05-26T15:23:00.001+08:002009-07-14T23:03:09.180+08:00

Ingredients1.2 kg chicken, cut into bite size250 ml thick coconut cream500 ml chicken stock/water5 medium potatoes, skinned and cut into big chunks3 stems curry leaves, use only the leaves and discard the stalk3 tablespoon cooking oil2 tsp light soya sauce (optional)1 tbsp tumeric powder1 tsp coriander powder (ketumbar)1 tsp cumin powder (jintan putih)1 tsp fennel powder (jintan manis)1 tsp garam

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1148724957376172732006-05-25T18:07:00.001+08:002009-07-14T23:02:10.094+08:00

Ingredients6 cups cooked rice, basmati rice works best. if not, normal rice will do3 tbsp margarine2 cinnamon stick10 cloves4 star anisepinch of saltMethodheat up the oven to 160℃put the rice into an oven safe bowl and break up any lumpsin a small sauce pan, melt the margarine over a low flame and put in the cinnamon, cloves, star anise and salt. once the aroma emerges, take it off the heat.

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1146788000112247542006-05-05T07:57:00.001+08:002009-07-14T23:00:04.947+08:00

Ingredients 500 gms lo shi fun (short stubby pointy ended noodles made out of rice flour)350 gms minced beef300 gms beansprouts1 whole head of garlic, finely choppedtwo 3cm wide pieces tai tau choy (preserved salted radish), finely diced1 tablespoon finely chopped choy poh (preserved radish)4 tbsp oilSaucemix together in a bowl:1 tbsp oyster sauce1 tsp chicken stock granules2 dashes sesame oil3

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1146034237718128232006-04-26T14:31:00.001+08:002009-07-14T22:59:23.398+08:00

Ingredients250 gms beef, sliced thinly across the grain. make sure that the pieces are of similar sizes250 gms choy sum (chinese flowering cabbage), wash, drained and cut or plucked to desired length5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced3 cm knob of ginger, cut into thin strips1/2 tsp sesame oil7 tbsp chinese cooking wine (can be substituted with dry sherry)4 tbsp light soya sauce3 tbsp oyster sauce1 tsp

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1145862869643076682006-04-24T13:30:00.001+08:002009-07-14T22:58:27.647+08:00

Ingredients1 head of iceberg lettuce, use whole leaves. do not shread or slice200 gms french beans4 pcs firm/hard tofu, known as 'tau kwa' or tau kon' in chinese6-8 stalks of dried black mushrooms, soaked and thinly sliced1 small carrot, skinned and finely peeled with potato peeler6-8 strips of 'choy po' (preserved radish) thinly sliced6 cloves garlic, finely chopped300 gms beansprouts1 tbsp

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1145260667092496652006-04-17T15:33:00.001+08:002009-07-14T22:57:01.135+08:00

Ingredients2 apples, skinned, cored and thinly sliced. soak in water to prevent it turning brown2 pears, skinned, cored and thinly sliced4 tbsp brown sugar1/2 tbsp cinnamon powder250 gms butter, use straight from fridge. do not leave at room temperature375 gms plain flour3 tsp baking powder200 gms castor sugar10 tbsp instant oats4 tbsp uht milkMethodpreheat the oven to 200 ℃drain the apples, mix

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1145020707642135242006-04-09T20:55:00.001+08:002009-07-14T22:55:48.204+08:00

Ingredients20 tiger prawns, shelled and deveined (keep 1/2 the shells for the pasta stock, don't use the head)1/2 pack pasta (use a type that is short and curvy to hold and absorb the seasonings better)8 cloves of garlic, finely chopped6 slices of ginger3 stalks of spring onion, finely sliced1/2 lemon, cut into halves1/2 tbsp oyster sauce2 tsp light soya sauce6 tbsp chinese cooking wine/ 8 tbsp

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1143614120324549542006-03-29T13:44:00.001+08:002009-07-14T22:54:22.304+08:00

Ingredients1 1/2 packets of spaghetti (or however much you need) , boiled in lightly salted water til al dente350 gms minced beef, marinated with 1 tbsp light soya sauce & 1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper6 tbsp olive oil6 big onions, diced1 whole head of garlic, skinned and pounded2 cans button mushrooms, 1 can halved/quatered & 1 can thinly sliced1 tbsp lea & perrins450 gms tomato puree170 gms

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1141970734244318772006-03-10T13:11:00.001+08:002009-07-14T22:52:13.223+08:00

Ingredients400 gms yam, skinned, diced and shallow fried til golden brown1/2 cup dried prawns6 shallots, skinned and finely sliced1 tbsp oyster sauce1 tbsp light soya sauce1/3 tsp sesame oil1 tsp chicken granules OR 1/4 chicken stock cube1/2 tbsp dark soya sauce1/3 cup of water3 cups of riceMethodheat up 1/3 bowl of oil in a wok and deep fry shallots til golden brown. pour out into a bowlput 4

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1141882453895906682006-03-09T12:51:00.002+08:002009-11-28T23:45:02.183+08:00

Ingredients350 gms minced chicken300 gms minced beef8 stalks dried black chinese mushroom, soaked and finely diced1 small carrot, skinned and finely chopped1 thumb size knob of young ginger, finely chopped5 stalks spring onions, finely chopped8 tbsp of huoa tsing wine/chinese cooking wine3 tbsp of oyster sauce1/2 tsp sesame oil1 tbsp light soya sauce1 flat tsp salta few tbsp water for sealing the

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1140675698083256942006-02-23T13:55:00.001+08:002009-07-14T22:41:07.601+08:00

Ingredients400 gms minced beef3 large potatoes, skinned and diced into small cubes, deep fried til golden brown3 large onions, diced3 sprigs spring onions, finely chopped2 tsp corn flour2+2 tbsp dark soya sauce/thick soya sauce2+1 tsp oyster sauce1/2+1/2 tsp sesame oil2+2 tsp light soya sauce1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp sugar2 tbsp chinese cooking wine/hua tsing wine3 tbsp oil180 ml water/beef

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1119412042455940662005-10-01T19:26:00.001+08:002009-07-14T22:39:06.853+08:00

Ingredients4 whole chicken thigh (inclusive of drumstick)700 gms fettucine1 teaspoon black pepper4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoon light soya sauce3 tablespoon cooking wine8 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed1 teaspoon dried thyme (fresh sprig of thyme will do nicely as well)100 ml chicken stock2 tablespoon olive oilMethodmarinade the chicken in a roasting pan with the salt, light soya sauce,

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1128150514295577252005-10-01T14:50:00.001+08:002009-07-13T23:38:48.090+08:00

Ingredients300 gms minced beef6 tablespoon tung choy1 beef bouillon cube6 stalks spring onion, chopped3 inch knob of ginger, sliced, then cut into fine strips2 teaspoon corn flour1 teaspoon coarsely grounded black peppersesame oillight soya sauceMethodsprinkle the corn flour into the mince beef, mix and knead thoroughly with a spoon.add 4 tablespoon of tung choy to the beef and mix welladd 1 cup

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1123057718318122212005-08-03T16:07:00.001+08:002009-07-13T23:38:01.801+08:00

Ingredients4 onions, peeled8 cloves garlic, peeled4 whole chicken thigh and drumsticksmarinate the chicken in the ingredients below for at least 2 hours:- 2 tsp dried thyme- 2 tsp dried rosemary- 4 tbsp oyster sauce- 2 tsp salt- 4 tbsp chinese cooking wine400 gms french beans, cut in half and blanched1 kg potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks and boiled for 5 mins. then rubbed with salt and

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1123058407211235522005-08-01T14:29:00.001+08:002009-07-13T23:37:27.127+08:00

Ingredientsfor the base:10 pcs digestive biscuits, crushed to almost powdery form80 gms butterfor the cake mixture:500 gms cream cheese (i use philadelphia cheese)120 gms caster sugar3 egg yolksgrated zest of 2 lemons70 gms flour, siftedto be whisked separately:3 egg whites2 tbsp caster sugarjuice of 1 small lemonMethodBase: combine the biscuits and butter. pour the mixture in to a 9 inch cake

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1119344176575687842005-06-22T02:36:00.001+08:002009-07-13T23:36:00.372+08:00

Ingredients20 shiitake mushrooms (if using dried ones, soak for 2 hours first)40 gms of inoki mushrooms4 cloves of garlic, peeled and lightly crushed4 cm knob of ginger, skinned and lightly crushed2 tablespoon of oyster sauce/vegetarian oyster sauce3 tablespoon of chinese cooking wine1 teaspoon of concentrated chicken stock (0ptional)1 tablespoon of light soya sauce1 teaspoon of salt2 teaspoon of

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1119342696690211422005-06-21T16:21:00.001+08:002009-07-13T23:34:08.130+08:00

this is a dish i concocted one day when i just wanted a light, meatless spaghetti dish.Ingredients725 gms spaghetti boiled to just undercooked12 shiitake mushrooms, sliced (if using dried ones, soak for 2 hours first)2 cans straw mushrooms, cut into halves1 can abalone mushrooms, diagonally sliced thinly1 can button mushrooms, thinly sliced4 tablespoons oyster sauce/vegetarian oyster sauce6

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1118585124128012022005-06-12T21:47:00.001+08:002009-07-13T23:32:32.059+08:00

Ingredients300 gms potatoes, peeled, cubed and boiled to just cooked, not mushy300 gms pasta, either spiral or shell pasta, boiled to al dentè400 ml whipping cream1 beef stock cube crumbled3 rashers beef bacon, chopped and fried til crisp1 can button mushrooms, thinly sliced200 gms cheddar cheese, gratedMethodpreheat oven to 175℃Pour the cream into a small saucepan, add the crumbled beef stock

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1118584037834160982005-06-12T21:31:00.001+08:002009-07-13T23:31:54.873+08:00

this is a recipe that i've simply come up with one day and became a huge hit with all my friends. for the weight watchers and cholesterol control buddies, you might wanna give this a skip.Ingredients1 kg potatoes, peeled, cubed boiled to just cooked, not til mushy1 pkt french onion dip powder/mix1 carton 200ml whipping cream4 eggs hard boiled, peeled and cut into eightssalt and pepperMethodpour

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1118229913034358602005-06-08T19:24:00.001+08:002009-07-13T23:30:33.496+08:00

this is very simple sambal made with very few ingredients but tastes heavenly. it was passed down to me by my mother-in-law. i just tweaked it a bit.Ingredients12 red chillies (add a few dried chillies if prefer it to be spicier)5 big onions3 pips garlic1.5 heaped tablespoon tamarind pulp (added to 170 ml of water and strained)150 gms ikan bilis (small dried anchovies)salt and sugar to taste6

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1112847072602875202005-04-07T11:48:00.002+08:002009-07-13T23:31:12.928+08:00

This is a variation of Chef Din's Beef Stew (Sunday Mail 3 April 2005)Ingredients600 gms beef, cubed (sirloin is most preferable, but you can use your fav cut of the meat)6 tbsp olive oil8 shallots, diced5 onions, quartered1 leek, sliced3 stalks celery, sliced1 carrot, cubed1/2 head cauliflower, floretted4 tbsp tomato puree (or according to your liking)3 cups chicken stock2 tsp mustard2 tsp dark

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1109649332245883652005-03-01T11:26:00.002+08:002009-07-13T23:28:59.271+08:00

this dish is best when served with acar.300 - 400 gm chicken fillet cut into small bite-size pieces750 gm basmati rice1200 ml chicken stock (or if feeling lazy, just add 1 chicken stock cube to 1200 ml of water)spices and stuff (for chicken)to be marinated with the chicken pieces for about 2 hours3 tbsp plain yoghurt2 pips garlic, thinly sliced2 shallots, thinly sliced1/2

TwoHandsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10770692.post-1108702560317914532005-02-18T12:06:00.000+08:002005-02-18T12:56:00.316+08:00

This blog is a place for me to archive and share the recipes that i have come across, created or passed on to me by friends and loved ones.I believe that enjoying great food brings our five senses together. Visualize the colours, Smell the aroma, Feel the texture sliding thru your lips, Taste the fusion of the ingredients, and lastly, Hear the sound of your whole mouth luxuriate in the

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