Dragonfruit Enzyme Drink 红龙珠果酵素
Ingredients1.5kg Pink Dragon Fruit4 Lemons500g Brown sugar MethodRecently, I have started developing my love handles. So I went on the net to search for slimming recipes and exercises desperately. I [….]
Month: January 2017
Thai Glass Noodle Salad 泰式冬粉沙拉
Ingredients4 Green chillies5-6 Chilli padi, or more if you want it spicier3 cloves Garlic1/2 Yellow onion, cut into think strips1/3 to 1/2 Green LimeSugar, to tasteFish sauce, to taste30g Coriander [….]
Homemade Rosti with Egg and Spinach
Ingredients500g Potatoes, shredded25g Butter2 Eggs2 slices of HamSaltPepper Method Grate the potatoes using a box grater and place on a clean tea towel. Wrapping them in a towel, squeeze out all [….]
Soy and Orange Salmon with Soba and Edamame
Ingredients4-5 Salmon fillets, skinlessOlive oil250g Soba noodles, dried4 tbsp Dark soya sauce2 tbsp Orange juice2 tbsp Mirin2 tsp Sesame oil2 tbsp Sesame seeds1/2 packet EdamameBonito flakes, optional MethodPut edamame into [….]
Nyonya Fish Curry Kapitan 娘惹咖喱鱼
In the previous recipe, I made Nyonya Chicken Curry Kapitan. Last week, I went to Prime Supermarket and bought a whole Batang fish. They fillet the whole fish but cut [….]
Nyonya Curry Kapitan Paste 娘惹咖喱酱
I tried this dish made by a friend’s mother and it has the nyonya flavours in it. So I went looking for the recipe. So here is the recipe after [….]
Ondeh Ondeh
Ingredients250g Glutinous rice flour200ml Pandan juice150g Gula Melaka (Palm Sugar), finely chopped100g Grated coconut (get from wet market and tell them to grate the coconut without the skinPinch of Sea [….]
Balloon Kick
Suitable for : 8 weeksTime : 3 minutesDifficulty Level : ♥♥♥♥Development Goal : Leg Strength0-12 months is the best time for the baby to develop the foundation of the strength of [….]
Homemade Night Cream for Dry Skin 自制干性皮肤晚霜
Ingredients1/4 cup Peach kernel oil2 tbsp Extra virgin coconut oil2 tbsp beeswax1/2 tsp Vitamin E oil1 tbsp Shea butter4 drops Essential oil ( I chose Frankincense for its anti-aging properties)
Clap Baby Clap
Suitable for : 6 weeksTime : 3 minutesDifficulty Level : ♥♥♥Development Goal : Hand movementThis game is to develop the baby’s mind in order to coordinate with his hand movement. [….]
Flip Baby Flip
Suitable for : 6 weeksTime : 3 minutesDifficulty Level : ♥♥♥Development Goal : Trunking movementThis game is to enable the baby’s limbs to be flexible and extend the movement of [….]
Homemade Facial Bubble Wash for Dry Skin
Ingredients1 cup Base soap, see recipe here3 drops Lavender essential oil1 tsp Vitamin E oilFoaming bottle MethodI was with my mum at the department store when she was looking for [….]
Kueh Bangkit
Ingredients500g Tapioca starch500g Grated fresh coconut150g Caster sugar2 Egg yolks, medium2-3 Pandan leaves, for extracting the juiceButter, for buttering tray to prevent stickiness MethodThe technique in this recipe is actually [….]
Pineapple Tarts 黄梨塔
Ingredients400g Plain flour50g Corn flour (not corn starch)1/4 tsp Salt280g Unsalted butter, hard3 Egg yolks, beaten3 tbsp Cold water (or iced water)6 tbsp Icing sugar1/2 tsp Vanilla extract1 egg yolk [….]
Pineapple Paste 黄梨果酱
Ingredients2-3 large Pineapples, grated and sieved from juice1/2 Lemon, juice extracted1 Cinnamon stick2 Star anise3 Cloves200-250g Sugar, brown or caster MethodEvery year nearing Chinese New Year, I will want to [….]
Thai Lemongrass Chicken 泰式香炸柠檬草鸡
Ingredients1 kg Chicken midjoints2 tbsp Plain flour3 stalks Lemongrass, sliced thinly4 Lime leaves, just tear into small pieces2 tsp SaltA dash of Black Pepper2 tsp Chicken stockSugar to taste MethodA [….]
Thai Prawn Omelette 泰式炒虾蛋
Ingredients6 prawns minced4 eggs2 tsp Carnation milk1 tsp fish sauce MethodMix all together and stir.Heat oil in a wok. When hot, pour egg mixture in and fry.
Merry-Go-Round
Suitable for : 6 weeksTime : 3 minutesDifficulty Level : ♥♥Development Goal : Sense of BalanceThis game is to enable the baby to be exposed to different visuals, and is [….]
Nyonya Chicken Curry Kapitan 娘惹咖喱鸡
I tried this dish made by a friend’s mother and it has the nyonya flavours in it. So I went looking for the recipe. So here is the recipe after [….]
Thai Tom Yam Soup 泰式东炎汤
Ingredients6-8 Prawns, shells removed, keep the head while removing the head shell1/2 Squid, optional3 Cilantro roots bruised1 inch Galangal, sliced3 Lemongrass bruised and cut into 2 inches4 cups Water1 Chicken [….]
Longan Red Date Tea 龙眼红枣茶
I have friends who will be staying in London for a while. So I thought during the winter, instead of making soups, they can occasionally make themselves a cup of [….]
Homemade Peanut Butter
I ran out of peanut butter and was about to order when I remembered I still have some peanuts left. So I thought I would be brave this time to [….]
Beef Stew with Carrots and Potatoes
This serves as a warm dish during colder days here. A one dish meal that has all the nutrients required for the day. Hassle free and fast to cook.
Molten Lava Cake with Ice Cream
Before I even attempted to look at the recipe for this dessert, I have always thought that it will be difficult to do. But let me tell you that this [….]
Beef Burger with Assorted Vegetables
IngredientsFor the beef burger12 Jacob’s cream crackers500g quality minced beef1 large free range eggSaltFeshly ground black pepperOlive oil1 round lettuce3 tomatoes, sliced thin1 red onion, sliced thin6 fresh burger buns6 [….]
Shrimp with Assorted Vegetables Tempura
A dish that we always order from the Japanese restaurants, and the most important thing part of the batter would be the ice water that fluffs up and makes the crisps [….]
Hainanese Chicken Rice 海南鸡饭
This dish, although involving many steps, gives me a high sense of satisfaction when I see my family enjoying it. It may be less tasty from the ones sold outside, [….]
Oven Baked Butterfly Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots 烘烤番薯萝卜蝴蝶鸡
It is inevitable to feel tired when you are a stay home mum handling 3 kids. Whenever I have no idea what to cook and a chicken ready in the [….]
Fried Salmon with Crispy Ginger and Sesame Oil 香煎芝麻姜三文鱼
Learnt this simple dish from a friend of mine in the neighbourhood. And my kids love it! The crispy ginger slices are loved by the adults and the kids love [….]
Steamed Fish with Spicy Preserved Radish 辣菜脯蒸鱼
A new dish that I have tried doing yesterday. The preserved radish brings a lot of flavour into the fish. And the sauce is not overpowering to fight with the [….]
Homemade Chicken Rice Chilli Sauce
The best sauce for steamboat and steamed dishes. You can make any amount and store when required.
Fish Broth with Spinach and Minced Chicken
IngredientsFor fish broth soup base. See recipe here.3 stalks of leekSome shallots3 slices of ginger1 kg fish bonesFor soup in this recipe.Minced chickenSpinach phuay lengThe quantity really depends on you. [….]
Chrysanthemum Wolfberry Seeds Tea
This is a very colourful dish, easy to make and healthy. You can opt out of truffle oil or balsamic vinegar if you do not like them. You can also [….]
Mozarella Tomato Spinach Salad
This is a very colourful dish, easy to make and healthy. You can opt out of truffle oil or balsamic vinegar if you do not like them. You can also [….]
Watercress Soup with Pork Ribs
Ingredients300g pork (ribs or loin), cut into bite size pieces1.5 litres Water250g Watercress, soaked for 10 mins and cut off the stems, unless you will cook for long8 dried Jujube [….]
Dumpling Tofu Noodle Soup
Ingredients1 cup Fish or Pork broth1 litre Water1/2 Tofu2 pieces Dried Beancurd2 bunches Spinach Phuay Leng1 tbsp Fried shallots2-3 Dumplings MethodAdd frozen soup broth and water in a pot and [….]
Fried Shallots
I always fry this as a topping for many dishes. You can usually keep this for 2 weeks in an airtight container. An all-time favourite!
Truffle Fries
Everytime I order this dish, I will be addicted to the truffle aroma and taste. And I will also be shocked at how much this dish can be. To me, [….]
Korean Pickled Radish
When I buy korean fried chicken from a restaurant near my house, I got a box of this. And when I tried it once, I could not stop eating it. [….]
Cheng Teng
Ingredients2-3 litres Water1/2 cup Dried longans2 florets White fungus1 bunch Pandan leaves1 packet Cooked gingko nuts (usually comes in a packet already cooked)1 Snow lotus 天山雪莲, cut into cubes (looks [….]
Curry Fish Head
Ingredients1 Fish head1 Onion1-2 Tomatoes1 Brinjal1-2 packets Curry fish paste (Ibrahim brand)2 cups Water2 tbsp Yogurt (or Coconut Milk) MethodFry brinjal and put aside.Steam fish head for 15-20 mins or [….]
Mum’s Ngoh Hiang Recipe
Ingredients700g Pork, minced200g Prawns, minced into small pieces.6 Water chestnuts, diced into small pieces3 Shallots, minced1/4 tsp Pepper4 tbsps Plain flour2 tsps Light soya sauce1 packet Beancurd MethodMix all ingredients [….]