tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-130471052012-02-16T07:27:51.877ZThe Online Cook Book - with recipes from different nooks on earthJunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.comBlogger601100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-23331861851127234282011-09-18T11:21:00.000+01:002011-09-18T11:21:25.202+01:00

Ingredients 1 cup Salted butter 2/3 cup Honey 1/2 cup Icing/powdered sugar Method Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Whisk in an electric mixer for a few minutes until the honey butter turns fluffy and the colour turns from golden to a light cream shade. Serve at room temperature. Goes well with any freshly-baked bread, cornbread or pancakes.

Munnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-10823699332245041392011-09-17T12:26:00.002+01:002011-09-18T12:19:17.101+01:00

Ingredients  (Serves 4) 8 eggs     8 pieces Smoked salmon 16 stalks Asparagus (optional) 4 English muffins (split) 50g butter 2 tsp vinegar Hollandaise sauce 200g unsalted butter 3 egg yolks 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp hot water Pinch of Ground black pepper 1/2 tsp salt Method To make the hollandaise sauce, whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice together in a bowl. Place the bowl over a metal rack

Munnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-14006024983908809512011-09-16T11:37:00.000+01:002011-09-18T11:29:34.507+01:00

Ingredients 2 tbsp Olive oil 1.5kg Chicken (chopped into chunky pieces) 2 large Onions (cut into wedges) 3 Carrots (cut into chunky pieces) 5 cloves Garlic (minced) 20g Fresh tarragon 3 cups White wine 3 cups Chicken stock 4 tbsp Old-style mustard (the type with mustard seeds in it) 5 tbsp Creme fraiche 1 tbsp Corn flour (mixed with 6 tbsp water) 3 tbsp Caster sugar Salt & pepper to taste

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Munnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-74678866200081842442010-09-12T17:08:00.023+01:002010-09-12T19:29:29.473+01:00

Hainanese Chicken Rice is one of my favourite. When home in Penang, it serves as an afternoon lunch. I always return to the same favourite stalls for chicken rice. It's always the soft chicken meat, and springy chicken skin with the flavourful chicken rice topped with appetising dipping sauce that makes one return for more. Living in London, it's not easy to find this dish. A friend made it one

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-85131286852123718172010-08-07T17:48:00.010+01:002010-08-07T18:19:52.469+01:00

I remember a while back when working in Hong Kong, a French colleague who was feeling under the weather craved some homestyle comforting soup. So the natural instinct was to offer the kitchen to her dispose since she was an intern who was living in a hotel room with no kitchen! From that I learnt a most easy yet healthy and comforting soup ever - the leek, potato and carrot soup!Ingredients: 2

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-65088891838178485002010-07-31T18:37:00.007+01:002010-07-31T21:10:59.708+01:00

It's been too long a silence on any food post that I feel guilty. So here's a simple recipe I hope that would quench the thirst for some breakfast or afternoon snack ideas.Ingredients: Bread - depending personal preference degree of munchieness; decide on what type of bread and how many slices Tomatoes - enough to cover the bread sliced Ham - one slice ham per slice of bread Cheese - can be your

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-24724389119924948762009-11-01T22:16:00.004Z2010-01-27T23:42:02.947Z

This is a recipe found online from the Timesonline website. I think Autumn is the time of year for stews and soups. I like making stews as once the cooking is done, you just leave it to simmer and you can get on with other tasks at home. It makes time for being productive, and at the end of it, you still get a lovely tasting meal! Ingredients: 1.5kg lamb shoulder or leg, boned, and cut into 3cm

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-49110978349213520512009-10-29T23:48:00.005Z2009-10-29T23:55:09.591Z

One of my favourite curry found at a health food chain in London is the Leon Gobi. This simple vegetarian curry is full of flavour, and the texture is nevertheless not lacking interesting crunch in between the soft cauliflower and sweet potato mouthfuls. It's just heart warming on a chilly winter's day... Full recipe can be found on the Guardian website.

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-4781071523913612322009-10-16T21:20:00.003+01:002009-10-16T21:52:10.211+01:00

Autumn arrives and the apple tree in the garden bears beautiful fruits. It's so pleasant to be able to pick apples from the tree to make food of them! The neighbour's children actually had a nice afternoon gathering sacks full of apples for the autumn. Just love it!We started with the usual favourite apple cake recipe, then experimented with some apple crumble, and couldn't think of what next...

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-87359492668204776322009-10-16T21:06:00.014+01:002009-10-16T21:40:34.547+01:00

This is quite easy to make. If you don't try it, you'll never know... honestly, try it, it's lovely!Ingredients: Apple mix6-7 apples6tbsp brown sugar75g raisins1½ tsp cinnamonCrumble150g butter at room temperature260g flour150g brown sugar1cup of rolled oats (optional) OR150g of roughly chopped walnuts (optional) Method: Preheat oven to 200° celsiusButter the sides of 1-2inch deep oven

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-24825655190553567362008-12-21T19:56:00.021Z2008-12-21T21:28:44.695Z

This is a special post for my cousin Kristie who is living on Cayman Islands. We were online chatting about food, and I was describing what we were planning to have on this Winter Solstice evening. She requested for the recipe, so here it is!The recipe below has been adapted from a well cherished recipe from my mother. It's developed from the basic meat seasoning recipe. The seasoned meat is very

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-58831735980495648902008-12-21T12:22:00.010Z2008-12-21T12:53:08.768Z

Christmas is coming. 3days and counting down! Today happens to be the Winter Solstice '冬至', a rather significant day for the Chinese. On one hand, we have traditional Chinese Winter Solstice celebration food like Jiao Zhi　'饺子', and Tang Yuan　'汤圆'; on the other we're preparing Christmas food.This recipe is adapted from the Finnish Christmas table recipe site. I've halved the portion as the

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-30597087903197407902008-08-02T07:12:00.015+01:002008-08-20T07:06:33.826+01:00

Ingredients350g Pork belly (cut into cubes)2 pcs Star anise1 Cinnamon stick4 tbsp Dark-soya sauce (make sure it's the really thick type of dark soya sauce sold in Malaysian grocery stores, not the watery dark soya sauce found in Hong Kong)2 tbsp Light soya sauce1 tbsp Sugar1/2 tsp Pepper1 tsp Salt2 tsp Five-spice powder3 cloves Garlic2 tsp Cooking oil1/4 cup water2 Eggs (hard-boiled, peeled) -

Munnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-18971187694721586982008-07-22T07:02:00.002+01:002008-08-03T04:59:57.877+01:00

1. Avoid Sticky RiceA. Wash the rice a few times until the water runs clear. Remove all the water until no water remains. Let it sit for 20 minutes. This will remove all the starch and help the rice to remain separate.B. Also adding a few drops of lemon juice to the rice while cooking, you will find that the grains of rice will tend to remain separate.2. For Crispier Puris Add a teaspoon of

Munnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-60049273444091470792008-06-22T03:21:00.005+01:002008-08-03T08:39:11.387+01:00

Custard:3 egg yolks3 tbsp custard powder60g sugar600ml milkChoux pastry:250ml water125g unsalted butter1 tsp sugar1/2 tsp salt150g plain flour, sifted4 eggs (medium size)1 egg whiteMethod:Make custard. Whisk egg yolks, custard powder and sugar together with 2 tablespoons of milk. Heat remaining milk until very hot, then gradually whisk into egg yolk mixture.Pour mixture back into pot and continue

Munnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-87800553322551740472008-02-08T13:14:00.003Z2008-08-03T05:50:40.187+01:00

Ingredients15 large prawnsHalf-cup oatsA handful of curry leaves4 cloves garlic (minced)2 red chillies (chopped)2 tbsp lemon juice (optional)1 tbsp sugar1 tbsp oyster sauce2 tbsp oilSaltPepperMethodSprinkle salt and a little sugar on prawns and leave to season. Set aside for 20 minutes.Heat oil in wok and brown half the minced garlic.Add prawns and fry till prawns turn reddish in colour.Add lemon

Munnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-72652099108766857272007-06-16T20:08:00.002+01:002008-08-03T06:05:37.076+01:00

Here's a little introduction to some Penang Hawker's Food. These pictures were taken during my recent trip home to Penang, Malaysia. Note that these are just a small sample of the wide variety of Penang food. You can get them anywhere on Penang Island, but to know which is the best stall, best to ask the locals! :)To check out more Penang food, visit Penang Food Haven website, or the Penang

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-51742503470795808022007-04-08T15:21:00.002+01:002008-08-03T05:58:15.975+01:00

I chanced upon this Cardamom Honey Chicken recipe one day whilst browsing for inspiring cooking ideas using ginger, honey and cardamom. You just have to try it to tell how delicious it can be.Ingredients: Marinade 4 tbsp honey2 tbsp sherry1 tsp cardamom seeds, ground1 tsp peppercorns, groundChicken 6 chicken breasts, or one whole chicken, cut into parts2 tbsp Olive oil1 lemon, thinly slicedSalt

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-75750743939484260362007-04-02T22:07:00.000+01:002008-08-03T04:59:08.115+01:00

This handy herb storing tip was contributed by Simon Bailey. It is a very clever way to save your fresh herbs from going bad if you're not using them in time!Simon: "When you have fresh herbs that you aren’t going to use before they go bad, put them in ice cube trays, cover with water and freeze them. Then when you want to use them just pop them into your dish. We hack down my Nan’s huge parsley

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-45901321707363218502007-04-02T21:40:00.000+01:002008-08-03T08:40:19.511+01:00

Ingredients:For the spice mix 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp grated nutmeg ¼ tsp whole black peppercorns 1 tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp fennel seeds For the dough 250g runny honey 150g unsalted butter 3 tbsp double cream 150g plain white flour 150g rye flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 100g soft brown sugar spice mix For the glaze 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp water ¼ tsp fine

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1910099081210343452007-01-20T21:52:00.001Z2008-08-03T05:09:36.877+01:00

January is always a time to eat healthy, go for a diet, start exercising again, and start picking up on all those things you've got too tired of keeping up with to keep in good shape at the end of a year.It looks similar to the earlier pasta entry - Spaghetti with Herb Sauce, but includes more interesting ingredients like avocado and lemon juice.This is a recipe from Waitrose. It takes less than

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-87204784025687669692007-01-14T21:41:00.000Z2008-08-03T08:40:19.512+01:00

Ingredients:2 cups butter4 cups flour2 tsp baking soda2 tsp baking powder2 cups brown sugar2 cups granulated sugar5 cups blended oats - pre-blended into fine powder24 oz. chocolate chips1 tsp salt18 oz. chocolate bar - grated4 eggs3 cups chopped nuts - your choice of nut selection2 tsp vanilla essenceMethod:Cream butter with brown and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl.Add eggs and vanilla

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-82551980249743353842007-01-07T22:37:00.004Z2008-08-03T05:58:48.768+01:00

This is a Nyonya style chicken that makes a very appetising main dish served with white rice. It has been adapted from the Nyonya Flavours cook book.Ingredients: 6 medium chicken drumsticks5 shallots - thinly sliced & pounded into pulp1 tbsp yellow bean paste1/2 tbsp dark soya sauce1 tbsp toasted coriander seed - ground1 tbsp tamarind pulp - strained with 1 cup water1 tbsp cooking oilsalt & sugar

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-4611705251566317412007-01-07T21:39:00.000Z2008-08-03T05:08:54.650+01:00

This is an improvised version of the Pajeon (Korean Pancake). It serves well as an Hors d'Oeuvres or a side dish. Ingredients:1 cup flour1 cup water1 eggred pepper - sliced into thin strips1 small carrot - sliced into thin strips1 bunch of spring onion - sliced into thin strips1 clove minced garlic1/2 tbsp cooking oilsalt & pepper to tasteDipping Sauce:2 tbsp soya sauce1/2 tbsp white vinegar1

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1166366256853481902006-12-17T14:16:00.001Z2008-08-03T08:40:19.513+01:00

This recipe has been adapted from a recipe found on Sunset Food - Veronica Pape's great-grandmother's moist banana cake.Ingredients: 2 Large Eggs1 cup Granulated Sugar1 cup Sour Cream1 cup Mashed Ripe Banana (approx. 2)1 tsp Vanilla2 cups All-purpose Flour2 tsp Baking Powder1 tsp Baking Soda1/2 tsp Salt1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon1/8 tsp Ground Ginger1/8 tsp Ground Cloves1 tsp Coffee (espresso or

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1165163846722156792006-12-03T16:26:00.000Z2008-08-03T08:40:43.710+01:00

Joulutortut = Christmas TartAlso known as Christmas Stars as they are shaped like stars.This is a traditional Finnish Christmas delight. It is made of puffy pastry, and filled with either preserved plum or prune jam. We attempted these tarts the easy way - ready made puff pastry and prune jam from the annual Christmas Fair at the Finnish Church.If you'd like to make it from scratch, here is a

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1160999239905794492006-10-16T12:42:00.000+01:002008-08-03T08:40:19.514+01:00

Ingredients2 cups of (single or pouring) cream3 cups of plain flour3tsp baking powder2tbsp caster sugarMethod1. Preheat oven to 180C.2. Whisk 2 cups of (single or pouring) cream until soft peaks form.3. Sift over a cup of plain flour at a time, fold the mixture in.4. Flour in the baking powder.5. Sift in the caster sugar.6. Turn into a lightly floured surface and press out the dough until 3cm

Munnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1154979206436144062006-08-07T20:30:00.002+01:002008-08-03T08:40:19.515+01:00

This traybake recipe yields 12 squares. Tried and tested and is highly favoured.Recipe originates from Waitrose.com recipes.Also try:Blueberries instead of Plums (see below)

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1153691504598997382006-07-23T22:51:00.002+01:002008-08-03T05:57:12.449+01:00

This is an improvised dish. A original Jiu Hu Char recipe can be found on a September 2005 posting.Due to lack of original ingredient resource, we have decided to improvise. For turnip we substitute with cabbage, for dried cuttlefish we substitute with dried shrimps.Ingredients: half an onion - thin & finely sliced 2-3 medium carrots - thin & finely sliced half a cabbage - thin & finely sliced 1

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1150030371981333002006-06-11T13:36:00.001+01:002008-08-03T05:08:11.041+01:00

On a hot Summer day, one can chill and cool down with some Lemonade. No, not the off the shelf carbonated Lemonade, but rather home made Lemonade!Let's look at a very easy recipe here:1 cup sugar & 1 cup water (for syrup)1 cup lemon juice (5-6 lemons)4 cups waterStart by preparing the sugar syrup. Dissolve the sugar in hot water in a small saucepan. Let cool while preparing the lemon juice. Once

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1145267219655711442006-04-17T10:27:00.000+01:002006-04-17T18:38:42.913+01:00

This recipe yields approximately 8 medium sized pancakes.Ingredients:2 Eggs 6 dl* Milk 3 dl* Flour 2 tbsp Sugar 1/2 tsp Salt 1 dl* ButterMethod: For the batter, mix eggs and milk together. Then add flour, sugar and salt. Mix thoroughly. Let batter rise for 30mins. If in a hurry, you could start cooking. Place a small knob of butter in a hot pan, spread evenly, then pour a thin layer of batter

Samihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00885219051490927619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1145132346510056452006-04-15T20:43:00.002+01:002008-08-03T04:58:21.375+01:00

Miso soup is a simple soup that is nutritious and low in calories. It makes an everyday appearance in a Japanese meal.There are many variations of miso soup recipe. This one is an improvised recipe that makes as sumptious as any other miso soup. When I make this miso soup, I am reminded of the afternoon spent at Hitori and Machiko's kitchen preparing lunch.This recipe serves 2 (2 small bowls each

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1141193823781717042006-03-01T05:30:00.002Z2008-08-03T04:58:38.397+01:00

Ingredients 300 ml red wine300 ml beef stock1 cup water3 tbsp olive oil2 pounds lean beef, cut into cubes and rubbed with salt4 cloves garlic, minced1 carrot, chopped1 large onion, chopped1 stalk leek, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1 tomato, chopped5 tbsp tomato paste3 bay leaves1/2 tbsp cornflour, dissolved in 5 tbsp water1 tbsp sugarSalt & pepper to tasteMethod In a deep pan or pot, heat olive

Munnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1138676546308547422006-01-31T03:01:00.001Z2008-08-03T06:03:01.415+01:00

This recipe serves 12 to 15.IngredientsEGG YOLKS, 6 SUGAR, 3/4 cup MASCARPONE CHEESE, 1 pound, softened HEAVY CREAM, 2 cups chilled RUM, 2 tablespoons VANILLA EXTRACT, 1 teaspoon ESPRESSO, 2 tablespoons, plus 2 to 3 cups brewed EGG WHITES, 5 SAVOIARDI [LADYFINGERS COOKIE], 40 to 50 COCOA POWDERMethodIn a mixing bowl set over but not touching a pan of simmering water, beat the egg yolks and sugar

Munnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1137618241887897132006-01-18T20:46:00.002Z2008-08-03T05:59:59.286+01:00

I remember my mum gave me this recipe when I went to college. It's easy to make and tastes good. Yes, mum knew I was a lazy person who likes easy 'all in one pot' (一窝熟)cooking.Please note that this recipe requires the use of an electric rice cooker - available from most Chinese grocery stores or Argos. If rice cooker is not available, you can attempt steaming instead.*Serves 4 persons*Ingredients

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1137615690358288672006-01-18T19:41:00.001Z2008-08-03T08:40:19.517+01:00

I was set a challenge in November - to make a Fruit Glazed Cake for Sami. I went searching for a suitable recipe online. The search wasn't that successful, but I did find one which was good to use: Tropical Fruit-Topped CakeThe cake base I'd say is rather important. Due to the lack of time for practice on the cake, I thought of other methods to ensure a successful cake base. In the end I cheated

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1130616352420955712005-10-29T20:46:00.000+01:002008-08-03T05:09:52.948+01:00

*Serves 4*This is a tried and tested recipe. Simple as it may be, it has a very aromatic sauce that gives a wholesome taste. It is good to go with a light salad.Ingredients:50g chopped fresh mixed herbs (e.g. parsley, basil & thyme)2 garlic cloves (slightly bruised & take skin away)4 tbsp pine nuts (toasted)150ml olive oil350g spaghetti or linguine4 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (or edam cheese)

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1130530909526061392005-10-28T21:11:00.000+01:002008-08-03T06:05:00.133+01:00

*Serves 4 person*This is a very simple yet delicious dish suitable for dinner. Best served with seasonal green vegetables.Ingredients:4 cloves garlic450g large new potatoes4 chicken legs1 lemon (halved)Few sprigs of fresh rosemary2 tbsp olive oilMethod:Preheat the oven to 190 celsuis. Lightly bruise the garlic cloves under the blade of a knife, but don't remove their skins.Halve any extra large

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1129916894786129582005-10-21T18:48:00.000+01:002008-08-03T06:04:46.430+01:00

Check out these sites for recipes:thelovebite.comsushilinks.comRecipes by Jamie OliverRecipes by Nigella LawsonRecipes by Nobu Matsuhisa

Munnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1126578567289825772005-09-13T03:07:00.002+01:002008-08-03T05:57:32.140+01:00

Ingredients Fresh medium-sized prawns [shelled]Red chilliesGarlicShallotsSerai [Lemongrass] leavesBelacan powderLime juiceDash of SaltSugar to tasteTomato [finely chopped]Method Grind chillies, garlic, shallots and serai leaves in a food processor/blender.Heat oil in wok.Brown garlic, add chopped tomatoes and fry for 1 min.Add the ground chilli ingredients and belacan powder and fry till mixture

Munnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1126576896683000382005-09-13T02:42:00.001+01:002008-08-03T05:57:46.574+01:00

This is a popular Nyonya dish.Ingredients 1 turnip [thinly sliced and cut into long, fine strips]1 carrot [thinly sliced and cut into long, fins strips]10 pcs Dried mushrooms [thinly sliced]Shredded dried cuttlefish strips200g Pork belly2 cloves garlic [finely chopped]Celery leaves [finely chopped for garnishing]2-3 tbsp cooking oilPinch of salt1.5 tsp sugarDash of white pepperDash of chicken

Munnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1124719309877899532005-08-22T14:36:00.001+01:002008-08-03T05:54:54.146+01:00

This is a Nyonya style recipe which I've tried and tested. It proves to be highly appetising with white rice & fried vegetables. The trick is to leave the dish for the following day and it'll taste even better!Seasoning Ingredients: 500g pork (best if belly pork, sliced into 3cm thick cutlets)1 tbsp cornflour1 tbsp saltGravy Ingredients: 10 cloves garlic (crushed with skin)10 peppercorns (

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1121920394496677192005-07-21T17:00:00.001+01:002008-08-03T05:53:09.463+01:00

This Thai recipe is compliments from the renowned Executive Chef of Jim Thompson in Bangkok.Ingredients 38g Palm sugar36g Lime juice42g Fish sauce135g Green papaya75g Cherry tomatoes15g Dried shrimps (roasted)30g Peanuts (roasted)36g String beans6g Bird's-eye chillies10g GarlicMethod Mix chilli and garlic in mortar and pound slightly.Add cherry tomatoes, string beans and season with palm sugar,

Munnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1121726660034675592005-07-18T23:22:00.000+01:002005-07-18T23:52:07.116+01:00

Ok, this is not a recipe, but I thought I oughta let you guys see this....: I've finally made Sami's apple pie!!!!!! After all those questions!!!!! Think I overdid the cinnamon though...it looks much browner than it was at your place. Also, it tastes a little bit flourier......maybe I mixed it too much.But it's still nice!!! Hurray!!! And G likes it too. :-) Thanks for the recipe again, Sami, and

nicky bluenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1121634258804118772005-07-17T21:34:00.000+01:002008-08-03T06:05:45.854+01:00

Youtiao is known as Chinese fried bread stick, or long doughnut. Youtiao on Wikipedia : A Chinese dish, consisting of a strip of fried dough. It is golden brown, slightly salted, and also created as a pair which can be torn lengthwise in two.Quite often Youtiao are consumed with rice congee or soy milk as a breakfast food.It is also commonly found wrapped in a white rice flour sheet, and known

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1121543999846188412005-07-16T20:32:00.002+01:002008-08-03T05:51:29.270+01:00

This would make a nice meal for dinner. The recipe below serves 2 persons.Ingredients for Mash: 5 medium sized potatoes (skinned & halved)5 basil leaves (roughly chopped)1 clove garlic (roughly chopped)Knob of butter2 tbsp milk (add more if you prefer a smoother mash, or alternate with cream for richer taste)Salt to tasteNote: Leave the basil & garlic out of the recipe if you prefer normal

Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10378658657888934180noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1120381081220215982005-07-03T09:18:00.000+01:002008-08-03T06:03:33.301+01:00

This recipe is useful if you have leftover red wine from a party and don't know what to do with it.Ingredients8 pcs chicken250 ml red wine5 tbsp vinegar [balsamic or apple cider]40 grams raisins8 pcs mushrooms [soaked and sliced]2 sticks carrots [diced]2 shallots [finely chopped]2 large onions [thinly sliced]10 cloves garlic [2 cloves to be finely chopped]2 tbsp cooking oilDash of saltDash of

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This is our family recipe. My Grandpa's speciality.Ingredients:400 ml Sugar6 Eggs (medium sized)300 g Butter400 ml Flour1/2-1 tsp Baking powderSliced apples (2 royal gala apples, for overlapping use 3 or more)Ground cinnamonMethod: Preheat the oven at 175 °C Beat Eggs with sugar until foamy. Add melted butter and then flour. Mix thoroughly. (the more thoroughly mixed, the better it bakes) Pour

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This recipe goes well with rice. The ingredients can easily be obtained from Chinese medicinal halls or Chinatown.Ingredients: 2 whole chicken thighs [chopped]6 pcs Chinese mushrooms [soaked & cut into halves]1.5 tbsp Wolfberries1/4 cup dried longan1 clove garlic [chopped]Quarter cup Hua Tiao Shaoxing wine1 tbsp soya sauce1 tsp sugarA pinch of saltA pinch of pepperHalf tbsp cooking oil5 tbsp

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There was a special delivery of dried Chinese Mushrooms. So first thing that came to mind was to prepare this simple yet wonderful tasting chicken dish. It's good to go with white rice alone or better accompanied with a vegetable dish.Ingredients: 2 whole chicken hind quarters (halved, cutting the leg from the thigh) Chinese mushrooms (pre-soaked with hot water & sliced into bite size, keep

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Ingredients: 2 cups rice2 whole chicken thighs [each chopped into 5 parts]Chinese mushrooms [amount as desired - soak & sliced]1 string of Chinese wind-dried sausage [thinly sliced]1 clove garlic [chopped]1 tbsp dark soya sauce1 tbsp soya sauce1.5 tsp oyster sauce1 tsp sesame seed oilHalf tbsp cooking oilA pinch of saltMethod: Marinate chopped chicken with soya sauce, dark soya sauce, oyster

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Got some feedback on some of my recipes. Yes, did realise that most of the earlier recipes needs an oven. So here I contribute an 'oven free' recipe! Hee hee... not that original, but it is simple yet healthy.Ingredients:1 Avocado (ready to eat, slightly soft to the touch)1.5 cups Shrimps (frozen, ready to use)1 tsp Olive OilPepper (freshly ground black pepper if available)1 tbsp Mayonaise (

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This is the traditional pancake recipe. Serves 3-4, or a Finnish guy with a big stomach.Ingredients:2 Eggs6 dl Milk3 dl Flour1 dl Butter2 tsp Sugar1/2 tsp SaltMix1. Melt the butter.2. Mix eggs and milk.3. Add flour slowly while stirring vigorously.4. Add butter.5. Add salt, sugar.6. Let the batter settle down for 30 min.Frying1. Heat the pan hot, add a little bit of butter each time.2. Add a thin

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An ideal spring/summer dessert, absolutely delicious and fantastically easy to make.Ingredients:Fresh strawberries (1 pck)Creme FraicheSugarLady Fingers (1 pck)In a mixing bowl, mix the cream and the sugar until it's smooth (2 parts cream 1 part sugar- you can put less sugar if you wish).Line the bottom of a flat base container with lady fingers and also the sides.Cut the strawberries into small

Daisynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1117381638210851182005-05-29T15:50:00.000+01:002008-08-03T08:40:19.520+01:00

A unique bread for your tea or coffee break, good to go with either beverage! Do allow plenty of time as preparation does take a while. Ingredients:Approximately 10 dl* Flour5 dl* Milk50 g Active Dried Yeast (12 g if using Fresh Yeast) 4 Eggs (2 for preparing batter, 2 for glazing)150 g Butter (melted)2 dl* Sugar1.5 tsp Salt1 tbsp Cardamom (extracted from pods & slightly pounded)Half a cup of

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Really fast to make, FAT FREE, yummy delicious pancake, Finnish style. 2 Eggs4 dl Milk2 dl FlourSalt, Sugar, Cardamom1. Heat the oven at 225 Celcius before starting to prepare the batter. 2. Break the eggs, whisk it until foamy.3. Add milk and flour, mix it well.4. Add hint of salt and sugar, some vanilla (if desired) or cardamom.5. Whack the mix into a buttered tray. 6. Bake in oven for

Samihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00885219051490927619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047105.post-1116593075459989422005-05-20T13:32:00.000+01:002008-08-03T08:40:19.521+01:00

This is my favourite cheese cake recipe picked up 10 years back. It has a light weight cheese taste, especially suitable for those who like it light and not too creamy. Ingredients:Crust150g digestive biscuit (pounded into crumbs)90g butter (melted)Cream Cheese Mix500g cream cheese @ room temperature (philadelphia Kraft soft cheese)60g castor sugar3 eggs, separated75g cream (single pouring cream)

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This is a recipe from mummi Tuulikki (Sami's grandmother). A very simple yet appetising Apple Salad. Ingredients:Raw IngredientsApples - thinly slicedCarrots - thinly slicedLettuce - shredded into bite sized chunksCheery Tomatoes - halvedDressingOlive OilWaterItalian Salad Dressing (Italialainen - Mc Cormick)Method:Prepare the raw ingredients, then place them in a salad bowl. In a separate small

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So what is 'Keittokirja'? In Finnish it means cookery book. Since Sami and I both have family and friends located across the globe, this idea came to us that there is much to be learnt on cooking from each other. I hope this can be a channel to gather interesting recipes and try them out. Apart from that you could post your feedback once you've tried them out. Have fun sharing and cooking!

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