Korean Miso Soup
Don’t know what to cook in 5 minutes? This dish is incredibly easy to get ready in a short time and is especially warm in the cool weather. Add more [….]
Month: December 2016
Homemade Kids Shampoo
Ingredients 2 cups Base soap solution 1 tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil 1 drop Lavender essential oil Method Place everything is a pump container and shake well [….]
Homemade Kids Body Soap
A very gentle and mild solution for kids for bathing. Very cost efficient and easy to make. Hassle free.
Homemade Eco Enzyme Cleaner
This is the recipe of homemade eco enzyme. It can be used for fertiliser, facial cleanser, table wipes, washing dishes and many more.
Homemade Soap Base Solution
Ingredients1 bar Soap2 litres Water MethodIn a pot, boil some water.Cut soap into small cubes and melt in water.Store for use.
Soya Sauce Sesame Chicken with Carrots and Beancurd
IngredientsSesame oilSoya sauceWater2 slices ginger1 chicken cut into small parts2 carrots2 stalks spring onion1/2 packet Dried beancurd3 Dried mushrooms, soaked and drained MethodHeat some sesame oil in wok.Put in ginger [….]
Prawn Noodle Soup
Ingredients200g Loin meat, sliced thinly3 Prawns, sliced half50g Yellow noodles30g Spinach or Puay leng spinach2 cups Pork broth or Chicken broth2 tbsp Fried shallotsLight soya sauce to taste MethodHeat oil [….]
Homemade Washing Detergent Powder
After using the commercial washing powder for so long, I have decided that I want to make my own to be environmental friendly. It saves me a lot of money [….]
Steamed Egg
Ingredients4 eggs, beaten3 tbsp cold waterPinch of salt MethodAdd all ingredients together.Steam either in a steamer or put on a steamer basket in the rice cooker while cooking the rice.Serve.
Braised Pork Belly with Bittergourd
Ingredients3-4 Chilli padi300g Pork belly, cut into big cubes1 Bittergourd2-3 slices Ginger1 tbsp Preserved soy beans3-4 cloves Garlic1 tsp Dark soya sauce1 tsp Light soya sauce MethodPut everything, except the [….]
Homemade Crispy Thin Crust Pizza
IngredientsFor dough3/4 lukewarm water1 tsp active dry / instant yeast1 tsp honey2 cups plain flour (bread flour if you want more bready texture.)1.5 tsp saltFor toppingsBacon, cut into small piecesPineapple, [….]
Homemade Oatmeal Body Scrub
This is made for those with normal to dry skin types, or during winter days. As there is oil content, you will feel a layer of oil on your face [….]
Homemade Sugar and Salt Body Scrub
This is made for those with normal to dry skin types, or during winter days. As there is oil content, you will feel a layer of oil on your face [….]
Homemade Oatmeal Honey Face Scrub
This is made for those with normal to dry skin types, or during winter days. As there is oil content, you will feel a layer of oil on your face [….]
Chocolate Macarons with Dark Chocolate Ganache
IngredientsDark chocolate ganache (See recipe here)288g Ground almonds, sifted492g Icing sugar, sifted40g Cocoa powder, sifted227g Egg whites, aged (left in fridge for a day)75g Caster sugar11g Egg white powder, sifted with [….]
French Meringue Macarons with Lemon Ganache
IngredientsLemon ganache (See recipe here)288g Ground almonds, sifted488g Icing sugar, sifted245g Egg whites, aged (left in fridge for a day)90g Caster sugar23g Egg white powder, sifted with sugarGel colouring, as [….]
Lemon Ganache
Ingredients16ml Lemon zest172ml Lemon juice172g Egg yolks107g Sugar32g Butter #1, softened590g White chocolate, melted161g Butter #2, softened MethodCook lemon zest, juice, sugar and egg yolks in a bowl over a [….]
Dark Chocolate Ganache
Ingredients500ml Cream 35%59ml Trimoline a.k.a. Invert sugar550ml Chocolate 70%50g Butter, softened MethodAdd cream and trimoline and boil.Heat up a pot of water and place a bowl on the pot.Melt chocolate [….]
Nyonya Glutinous Rice Dumpling
Ingredients 2 kg glutinous rice, soaked for 2 hours and drained. 24 Chinese mushrooms, soaked80 bamboo leaves, washed and wiped dry240g winter melon, cut into small cubes.2 kg minced meat or belly [….]
Hakka Yam Abacus
IngredientsMaking the yam abacus300g yam, cubed100g tapioca flour60g hot waterFor cooking with the yam abacus5 shallots, minced2 tsp minced garlic300g minced pork or chicken80g dried shrimp, soaked30g dried cuttlefish40g mushrooms, [….]
Beef Burger with Mozarella Cheese
Ingredients12 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 slices cheddar or [….]
Lotus Root Soup with Pork Ribs
This soup is suitable for expelling of heat and dampness, strengthening of the spleen and muscles, preventing from catching a flu.Job’s tear is rich in fibre and vitamins B1 and [….]
Homemade Mascarpone
Ingredients2 cups heavy cream1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed MethodHeat heavy cream over medium heat in a large saucepan until it reaches 88 deg C. Stir cream and make sure it [….]
Aglio Olio with Honey Baked Chicken Wings
IngredientsHoney baked chicken wings (See recipe here.)Pasta, a quarter packet for 2-3 peoplePinch of saltOlive oilChilli flakesGarlic, minced or sliced depending on your liking.Extra virgin olive oil, optional MethodHeat a [….]
Baked Honey Garlic Baby Ribs
Ingredients1 kg baby pork ribs1 large white onion, chopped1/2 cup honey1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup butter2 tsp mustard powder1 1/2 tsp garlic, mincedCarrots, cut into matchsticksCucumber, cut [….]
Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Ingredients2 kg chicken wings1 large white onion, chopped1/2 cup honey1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup butter2 tsp mustard powder1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced MethodHeat pan in medium heat.Add [….]
Coke Butt Chicken
Ingredients1 chicken1 can of cokeSalt MethodPreheat oven to 180 deg C.Use salt and rub over chicken, and give it a little massage.Wash off and add a bit of salt over [….]
Ngoh Hiang
IngredientsFish meat, mincedPork, mincedPrawns, mincedBeancurd skin, driedWater chestnutsSpring onionsShallotsSesame OilCornstarch with water MethodMix all ingredients together and add seasonings.Be sure to clean the beancurd skin with a damp cloth as [….]
Vegetable Stock Broth
Ingredients2 tbsp unsalted butter1 tbsp olive oil3 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks5 celery stalks, sliced into thick sticks1 large brown onion, peeled and quartered7 garlic cloves, peeled2 bunches of [….]
Korean Kimchi
IngredientsPreparing the cabbage6 pounds of cabbage1/2 cup sea saltPreparing the marinade2 cups water2 tbsp sweet rice flour (glutinous rice flour)2 tbsp brown sugarPreparing other vegetables2 cups radish, cut into matchsticks1 [….]
Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinegar
IngredientsA box of spinach1 cucumberCherry tomatoes2 tbsp balsamic vinegar2 tbsp extra virgin olive oilPinch of saltParmesan cheese MethodWash vegetables and dry.Slice cucumbers.Put all vegetables together and mix well. Mix balsamic vinegar [….]
Soya Sauce Sesame Chicken
IngredientsSesame oilSoya sauceWater2 slices ginger1 chicken cut into small parts2 carrots2 stalks spring onion MethodHeat some sesame oil in wok.Put in ginger and fry till fragrant.Add in chicken parts and [….]
Watermelon Swan Basket
Ingredients1 huge watermelonDifferent variety of fruits to put in the basket ToolsPenknife or carving knifeFruit balls scraper MethodSlice off one end of the water melon so that the watermelon can sit [….]
Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients250g digestive biscuits125g butter, melted (I used salted butter, but unsalted is fine as well.)1/4 tsp vanilla essence (optional)600g cream cheese100g caster sugar284ml heavy cream250g strawberries, sliced MethodGet ready a [….]
Tang Yuan, Sweet Glutinous Rice Dumpling (Winter Solstice)
IngredientsFor dumpling dough2 cups glutinous rice flour1 cup water1 tbsp caster sugarFor sweet soup2 litres water160g brown sugarPandan leaves MethodBring a pot of water with pandan leaves and dried longan [….]
Seafood with Homemade Sambal Belachan
Ingredients300g prawns1 squid2-3 stalks of spring onion2 tbsp sambal belachan (See recipe here)1 yellow onion (optional) MethodHeat up some oil in a wok.Put in onions and stir fry till fragrant.Put [….]
Healthy Fish Soup with Homemade Fish Stock Broth
IngredientsFor fish broth soup base. See recipe here.3 stalks of leekSome shallots3 slices of ginger1 kg fish bonesFor soup in this recipe.Fish ballsSpinach Puay LengCarrotsWantonThe quantity really depends on you. [….]
Homemade Fish Stock Broth
Ingredients3 stalks of leekSome shallots3 slices of ginger1 kg fish bones MethodHeat up some oil in a pot.Stir fry shallots and ginger till fragrant.Add leek in and stir fry.Add fish [….]
Rice Cooker Chicken Rice
Ingredients1 chicken thigh or any parts that you likeSliced chicken breast (I have some left from the chicken stock that I made, so I sliced them and put with this [….]
Tomatoes with Dried Orange Peels
IngredientsTomatoes (quantity up to you)Dried orange peels (quantity same as the tomatoes) MethodWash tomatoes and dry them with cloth or kitchen towel.Cut the orange peels to about 2 x 2 [….]
Double Boil Chicken Herbal Wine (DOM and XO Martell)
Ingredients1 chicken thigh, deskinned and cut into pieces1 rice bowl of DOM1/2 rice bowl of XO Martell1/2 rice bowl water1-2 pieces dang gui1-2 pieces ginger slice MethodPour boiling water over [….]
Hotdog Egg
Ingredients2 eggs, beaten1 hotdog, sliced ( I get them from IKEA)salt and peppercheese (optional) MethodHeat up oil in wok and fry sliced hotdog till golden brown.Pour egg mixture in and [….]
Braised Pork Ribs with Black Beans and Bittergourd
IngredientsHandful of shallots and garlic (minced) and few slices of gingerPreserved black beansThey come in a small plastic bag and are not immersed in any liquid. You may try preserved [….]
Homemade Diaper Rash Oil
This is the recipe of a homemade diaper rash oil blend that blocks the skin from bacteria from their urine and poo. Have you ever seen what the ingredients are [….]
Flu Essential Oil Blend
Lavender is known for their ability to help in anxiety, pain relief, disinfection and enhancement of blood circulation. It can also alleviate respiratory problems, which is why I am using [….]
Homemade Stovetop Grilled Char Siew
This dish is made using both ways, in oven and on stovetop. I have always liked the charred version of this dish. After making this dish, I always looked for [….]
Chicken Baked Rice
Ingredients1 cup uncooked rice, rinsed and drainedWater to cook rice3 garlic cloves150g button mushrooms, sliced (white or brown fresh ones)150g chicken fillet, cubed10g butterFew tablespoons of Campbell’s cream of mushroom [….]
Homemade Oven Grilled Char Siew
This dish is made using both ways, in oven and on stovetop. I have always liked the charred version of this dish. After making this dish, I always looked for [….]
Soya Bean Milk
Soy milk is a beverage made from soybeans. A traditional staple of Asian cuisine, it is a stable emulsion of oil, water, and protein. It is produced by soaking dry [….]
Sweet and Sour Pork
This dish is made up of the sauce and popcorn chicken (see recipe here). You can also use this sauce for fish and seafood.
Popcorn Chicken
Fried chicken is a dish consisting of chicken pieces usually from broiler chickens which have been floured or battered and then pan-fried, deep fried, or pressure fried. The breading adds [….]
Stir Fry Cauliflower with Minced Meat
This is one of the favourite simple that I cook in just 5 minutes. First of all, I do not have to pick the stems like spinach, I just simply [….]
Baby Bak Choy in Shallot Oil
This is one of the favourite simple that I cook in just 5 minutes. First of all, I do not have to pick the stems like spinach, I just simply [….]
Stir Fry Ginger Sesame Chicken
Ingredients5 slices of ginger, cut into thin strips3 tbsp sesame oil300g chicken, cut into pieces50ml water2 tbsp light soya saucea dash of rock sugar, blended MethodHeat up sesame oil under [….]
Onion Prawns Omelette
The aroma of eggs has always been one of the most fulfilling of all, this time with onions and prawns, which further enhances the taste. With minimal seasoning, one can [….]
Steamed Soy Sauce Grouper
One of my favourites! Get a fresh fish from the wet market and do it the same night, I promise you this is a heavenly dish. Light marinade sauce, easy [….]
Hakka Glutinous Rice Wine
Ingredients1 kg Glutinous rice3 spicy wine yeast 辣酒饼2 sweet wine yeast 甜酒饼3 tbsp red wine yeast 红曲 (if you want to yield red wine instead of yellow)This is a type [….]
Kai Lan with Braised Mushrooms
Ingredients (Serves 2)4-6 prawns (frozen or fresh)1/2 squid (cleaned and cut)1 big tomato (cut into small cubes)dried parsley leaves (fresh also ok)cream or milk (your own preference)parmesan cheeseseafood or prawn [….]
Seafood Tomato Cream Pasta
Ingredients (Serves 2)4-6 prawns (frozen or fresh)1/2 squid (cleaned and cut)1 big tomato (cut into small cubes)dried parsley leaves (fresh also ok)cream or milk (your own preference)parmesan cheeseseafood or prawn [….]
Nonya Achar
Ingredients3 tbsps Rempah (Recipe available here)1 cup white rice vinegar1½ cups water2 cups sugar (400 g)For blanching2 cups white rice vinegar2 cups water1 tbsp sugar1 tbsp salt150g carrots, peeled, trimmed, [….]
Glutinous Wine Chicken
Ingredients Glutinous rice wine, enough to cover the chicken parts. (click here for recipe)I made this wine myself as it is illegal to sell wine here without license, it is [….]
Fried Pork Lard Cubes
IngredientsPork Fats (any amount will do)Salt MethodCut into cubes.Marinate with salt.Turn on stove and put cubes in. Do not add any other kinds of oil.
Braised Chicken Wings with Potatoes and Carrots
Ingredients8 chicken wings2 large potatoes1 carrot, roughly chopped2 tsp minced shallots2 to 3 slices ginger¾ cup waterspring onion, sectioned, for garnishMarinade2 tsp light soy sauce¼ tsp dark soy sauce½ tsp [….]
Hae Bee Hiam Spicy Dried Shrimps
Ingredients250g dried shrimps100g shallots6 garlic cloves15 fresh red chilli8 dried chilli, soaked in water for about 15-20 mins and drained.10 bird’s eye chilli2 tbs brown sugar1 tsp salt4-5 tbsps vegetable [….]