Homemade Marshmallow

Homemade Marshmallow

Ingredient

• 1 big egg - Only need the egg white
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 180ml water - 60ml + 120ml
• 1 tbsp unflavour gelatin

Flavouring

• Strawberry - Strawberry Jam
• Chocolate - Cocoa powder
• Vanilla - Organic Vanilla extract

Equipment

• Electric Whisk
• Candy thermometer
• Cake tin

Method

1. In a bowl, mix 60ml water and gelatin, set aside.'
2. In the saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup, 120ml together and cook over fire. Stir the sugary solution till the sugar melted completed then stop stirring. Place the candy thermometerin the sauceplan to monitor the temperature of the solution.
3. When the sugar solution reached 118 deg, start whipping the egg white.
4. Using water bath method, place a big bowl with hot water and place the water + gelatin on top of the hot water to dissolve the gelation solution.
5. Whipped the egg white till foamy and firm (do not over whisk)
6. When the sugary solution reached 127 deg. remove it from the heat. Add the gelation solution and stir well.

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魔鬼鱼炒酸菜

魔鬼鱼炒酸菜

Ingredient

• 500g stingray fish
• 200g Sour pickle vegetable
• 2 tomatoes - into 4s
• 2 chilli - Julien
• 2 chilli padi
• 4 slices of ginger
• 1 tbsp garlic
• spring onion
• oil

Seasoning

• 1/2 tbsp Chicken powder
• 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 100ml stock

 

Method:

 

1) Wash the stingray, add salt and pepper to marinate and pan-fry the stingray till cooked.

2) In another wok, stir fry the ginger, garlic and chilli

3) Add in the pickle vegetable and stir fry for 3 min

4) add in the tomatoes, chilli padi and fish.

5) Add stock and simmer till boil, seasoned with salt and chicken powder

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Homemade noodles

Homemade egg noodles

Ingredient

• 2 eggs
• 3 cup of plain flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup of water

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Fried Chicken

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Borsh soup

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Hummus

What is hummus?

Hummus is a Middle Eastern and Arabic food dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. Today, it is popular throughout the Middle East, Turkey, North Africa, Morocco, and in Middle Eastern cuisine around the globe.

The above explaination was cut and paste from Wiki. I knew nut about hummus nor I tasted it before till I saw it at UNWARPPED. It is show from the Food Channel that featuring the food production in US that I or we (my kids and I) came across HUMMUS and realised it made of chickpeas.

Chickpea has another bobastic name called garbanzo bean that is not familiar to asian. We dun really have chickenpeas except having it as the indian snacks call "kachanputeh", other than that we dun really include chickpeas in our diet.

However, if you read many of the 10 best foods or foods that slim you down. You see garbanzo bean appeared more of the time so I pick up my courage to buy a box of hummus when I went shopping at Cold Storage. It is like a dip for nachos and a healthier than dipping into cheese sauce.

Infact, it taste quite nice. Well, I like the taste of chickpeas and nuts so I like the nutty taste from hummas. Infact, it contains high proteins and folate in this cute little peas.

Here I venture my search into something different and may be to give myself a rest from the korean food.

Oh btw, tahini is the hulled sesame so I guess it is sesame sauce to asian, you will spot tahini sauce at the organic shelves so I believe it is on that category.

Basically, the hummus consist of chickpeas, lemon and olive oil. Most receipes call for tahini and I found one that asking for yogurt. Well, I think both are equally healthy, the yogurt add in probotics to the hummus u eating while the tahini will give you additional sauce of vitamins and mineral on top of the chickpeas and the nice aroma from the seasame. We chinese love the smell of seasame oil.

Hummus 1 from Chef Rachael Ray

Ingredients

1 ( 400g ) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
½ lemon, juiced
Coarse salt
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp (⅓ palm full) ground coriander
1 tsp (⅓ palm full) ground cumin
½ tsp crushed pepper flakes
A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
2 rounded tablespoons tahini sesame paste, found in both dairy and dry specialty foods sections
Pita breads, grilled and cut into wedges for dipping

Method
1) Drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from can. Combine remaining ingredients in blender or food processor. 2) Add 1/4 cup of liquid from chickpeas. Blend for 3-5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth.
3) Place in serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the center of the hummus.
4) Add a small amount (1-2 tablespoons) of olive oil in the well. Garnish with parsley (optional).
5) Serve immediately with fresh, warm or toasted pita bread, or cover and refrigerate.

Variations

For a spicier hummus, add a sliced red chile or a dash of cayenne pepper.

Storing Hummus

Hummus can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be kept in the freezer for up to one month. Add a little olive oil if it appears to be too dry.

Healthy Hummus from Steamy Kitchen

Ingredients

One 15-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo), rinsed and drained welljuice from 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup)3/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt1-2 cloves garlic, very finely minced1/4 cup plain yogurt3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling1/4 teaspoon smoked paprikaminced fresh parsley

Method
1) In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, salt, garlic and yogurt.
2) Process for 1 minute, then open the food processer and scrape the sides. Process for another minute. While the processor is running, pour in the olive oil. Taste and check for smooth consistency. If the hummus is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water. Just before serving, sprinkle with smoked paprika, fresh parsley and drizzle with additional olive oil.

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Korean Egg Roll (Egg Mali)

Korean Egg Roll (Egg Mali)

Ingredient

3 eggs (large)
1/2 onion - diced
3 slices of Luncheon meat - diced

Seasoning
pepper
1/2 tbsp fish sauce

Method
1) Mix diced luncheon meat, onion and egg together. Seasoned it with pepper and fish sauce.
2) Add oil into the heated pan.
3) Add a small portion of the egg mixture, fold the egg into 3 parts. Add the other portion of the egg mixture and continue folding it. The mixture allowed you to continue doing it for 4 - 5 times.
4) When ready, cut it into thick slices and serve.

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Spicy Shredded Cuttlefish

Spicy Shredded Cuttlefish (Seasoned Cuttlefish BokkEum)

Ingredient

2 Tbsp Oil

Cups Seasoned Cuttlefish  

2 Tbsp Red Pepper Paste

2 Tbsp Corn Syrup

1 Tbsp Sugar

1 Tbsp Cooking Wine

½ Tbsp Soy Sauce

½ Tbsp Garlic

1 Dash Ginger Powder

1 tsp Sesame Seeds

Method
1) Add ½ tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tbsp of cooking wine, 2 tbsp of red pepper paste, 2 tbsp of corn syrup, 1 tbsp of sugar, ½ tbsp of garlic, and 1 dash of ginger powder. Mix all together.
2) 1 minute later, add 3 cups of seasoned cuttlefish.
3) Mix until the cuttlefish is completely covered with the sauce. Fry it for about 5 minutes.
4) When it’s almost done, sprinkle 1 tsp of sesame seeds on top.

Enjoy your yummy spicy fried seasoned cuttle fish.

 

Note: I saw another website making this snack but the cook did not cook the sauce. I think I will prefer this version as the cooked sauce give a very nice shine on the food. Surprisingly, my hubby enjoyed this dish. I made 3 cups so I have extra that I kept it tight in the fridge.

This is the sliced cuttlefish that I got from the korean shop at Parkway parade to make the seasoned cuttlefish. 

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Chilli Prawn

Chilli prawn

Ingredient

• 8 fresh prawns
• 1 big onion - julien
• spring onion
• minced garlic
• 1 tbsp Chilli sauce
• 1 tbsp of Assam
• Water
• 2 tsp of sugar

Method
1) Wash and clean the prawns. Soak the assam with 4 tbsp of water.
2) Extract the assam juice to be used later.
3) Heat the saucepan, add oil and prawn to pan fried for 3 mins on each side.
4) Add minced garlic and onion and chilli sauce.
5) Add 2 tbsp of assam juice and 2 tsp of sugar. You can adjust the sourness by adding in more assam juice.
6) Let it boil, add in spring onion and dish out

 

Note: I didn't follow any recipe for this dish, it is more like something that my mother will cooked for us when we were young. If you like it more sour, you can add more assam juice to it. Adjust the sourness using the sugar. I like it sour and sweet and the chilli add some spicy to the dish. The dish can be quite addictive.

 

Why I did not add in garlic and onion 1st before the prawn?

I didnt want the garlic to burn and I want the onion to stay crunchy so I add in later. By adding it later, u get a stronger garlic taste instead of burnt garlic and avoid the black burnt garlic on the dish. 

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Spicy Spanish MuChim

Spicy Spanish Muchim

Ingredient

1 Handful Spinach (5 oz)

1½ tsp Red Pepper Paste

½ tsp Soybean Paste

¼ tsp Sesame Oil

¼ tsp Sesame Seeds

¼ tsp Minced Garlic

1 tsp Finely Chopped Green Onion

Method
1) Prepare 1 handful of spinach. Remove any bad parts, and wash it.
2) Add 1/4 tsp salt in the boiling water. The salt helps to keep the spinach green while cooking.
3) Add the spinach. Boil it for about 30 seconds to 1 minute on high, depending on the size of the pieces. When the spinach starts to become soft (not crunchy anymore) and when it becomes a nice darker green color, it is done. Don’t overcook it, or it will lose its nutrition and become a brownish color.
4) After boiling the spinach, rinse it in cold water twice, drain the water, and then squeeze it. Cold water also helps to retain the color of the spinach.
5) In a bowl, combine the spinach, 1½ tsp of red pepper paste, ½ tsp of soy bean paste, ¼ tsp of sesame oil, ¼ tsp of sesame seeds, ¼ tsp of minced garlic, and 1 tsp of finely chopped green onion. Mix it gently.


 

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Quick Omu rice

The egg wrapping the Omu rice is not so easy to attain. I failed many time producing ugly egg wrap although my rice is always flavourful. I am glad I did it well this morning for my girl.

Ingredient
Half bowl of Japanese cooked rice
1 egg
2 slices of shaves ham
Chopped onion

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Egg Bbang

Egg Bbang

Ingredient

100g plain flour + 1/4 baking powder or 100g self raising flour
1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp salt
4 tsp of sugar
1 egg
Bacon/ham
mushroom
eggs

Method
1) Shift flour with salt and baking powder.
2) Mix egg, sugar and milk into nice batter
3) Scoop the batter and fill up half of the baking cup.
4) Add in chopped bacon/ ham and mushroom.
5) Crack an egg on top and bake in the oven of 180 deg c for 15 min

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Korean Style Anchovies

Korean Style Anchovies

Ingredients

• 1½ Cup Tiny Dried Anchovies (3 Hands full)
• 1½ Tbsp Oil (Canola or Vegetable)
• 1 Tbsp Cooking Wine
• 1½ Tbsp Sugar
• 1½ Tbsp Corn Syrup
• 1½ tsp Soy Sauce
• 2 tsp Minced Garlic
• ½ tsp Sesame Seeds 
• Slices of green and red chilli

Methods
1) Give the dried anchovies a quick wash. Squeeze dried the anchovies
2) Stir fry the anchovies till it is dry and give a popping sound.
3) Add in oil, cooking wine, sugar, corn syrup, soya sauce and chilli into the anchovies.
4) Add sesame seeds before dishing out to cool for storage.

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Grilled Salmon Fish head

Grilled Salmon Fish head

Ingredient

• Half Salmon fish Head
• Teriyaki Sauce
• Salt
• Oil

Method
1) Wash clean the fish head, sprinkle with dash of salt.
2) Heat the oven for 5 min, grilled function 150 deg.
3) Oil the tray, place the fish head on top and brush with teriyaki sauce.
4) Grilled each side of the fish head for 5 min. Brush or dip the whole fish head into the teriyaki sauce before turning to grill the other side.

I couldn't get my mind off the taste of the delicious teriyaki salmon fish head after we have at JB Jap restaurant. There is no intention for me to get a fish head today but I heard a lady asking for salmon fish head from the fish monger and that give strike me to get one for the kids too. The fish monger only charge all his customers for $5 each salmon head. I requested him to chop the head into half for me.

This is a simple and quick fish dishes for family. it only take about 10 min to grill and 3 min to prepare everything. As for the Teriyaki sauce, u can always get off the shelf from the supermarket.

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Eggplant BokkEum

Eggplant BokkEum

Main Ingredients

• Eggplant (10 oz)
• 1 Cup Onion
• 2½ Tbsp Cooking Oil
• 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 Tbsp Water
• ½ Tbsp Minced Garlic
• 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
• ½ tsp Sesame Oil (optional)

Methods
1) Chop the eggplant into 1½ by ¼ inch strips.
2) Slice 1 cup of an onion into ¼-inch pieces.
3) Add cooking oil, add the eggplant and onion. Fry it for about 1 minute on high. Then add 2 Tbsp of soy sauce, 2 Tbsp of water, and ½ Tbsp of minced garlic. Fry it for 7 to 10 minutes on medium-high until the eggplant becomes soft.
4) Lastly, sprinkle 1 tsp of sesame seeds on top. Depending on your taste, you can drizzle about ½ tsp of sesame oil on top too.

 

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Potato JoRim

Potato JoRim from Aeri's kitchen

Main Ingredients

• 3 Medium Sized Potatoes (2 Cups)
• ½ Cup Water
• 2 Tbsp Oil
• 2½ Tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 Tbsp Corn Syrup
• 1-1½ Tbsp Sugar
• 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
• ⅛ tsp Fine Sea Salt
• ½ tsp Sesame Seeds

Method
1) Cut the potatoes into cube, soak the potato in the water for 30 min. This is to reduce the starch in the potato.
2) Heat the pan, add oil and potatoes . Fry the potatoes for 5 minutes on medium-high until they are about ⅓ cooked.
3) After 5 minutes, add ½ cup of water, 2½ Tbsp of soy sauce, 2 Tbsp of corn syrup, 1-1½ Tbsp of sugar, and 1 Tbsp of minced garlic.
4) Cook it for 5 more minutes on medium-high.
5) Taste it and if you need to, add up to ⅛ tsp of fine sea salt depending on your tastes.
6) Cook until the liquid is reduced to a paste, which should take about 5 minutes.
7) Reduce the temperature to medium and fry 5 to 7 more minutes until the potatoes are completely cooked. Then add ½ tsp of sesame seeds.

This side dish tastes good whether it is warm or cool. Serve it with rice and other Korean side dishes.

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Mushroom bacon ham spaghetti

Mushroom bacon ham spaghetti

Ingredient

Barilla Spaghetti

Barilla's Basilico sauce

buttom mushroom

2 slices of bacon

1 onion - roughly dices

4 slices of ham

Method:

1. Cook the spaghetti in a pot of water with salt.
2. Chopped the bacon into 1 cm strip, cook in a saucepan with olive oil till bacon is crispy.
3. Add in onion, mushroom and ham.
4. Add in around 4 tbspoon of sauce, warm it up.
5. Add in spaghetti and mixed well.
6. Serve immediately.

Afternote: Because of the sauce, it is still tasty even when the dish turn cook. That is how amazingly nice the dish can be. If you note that I did not even add any seasoning like herb of salt. The bacon is already salty and the onion give out the sweetness have added flavour to the awesome sauce that you dun required to add anymore. Easy right! Easy and good for kids.

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