Cuttlefish Like Kangkong, Is It Not Weird? Sotong Kangkong (鱿鱼蕹菜)

INTRODUCTION

I totally have no idea as to why water spinach or Chinese convolvulus, or kangkong (as in Malay) are teamed up with Chinese style dry cuttlefish… I cannot seems to trace the origin of this dish… I am

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Chinese Sweet Potatoes Pancake (地瓜烧饼, 番薯饼) 10
Chinese Sweet Potatoes Pancake (地瓜烧饼, 番薯饼)

INTRODUCTION

I have a weak point for this type  Chinese pancake.. I love the yeasted flavour of the crust and the soft sweet fillings.

I have recently just issued a recipe: Glutinous Rice Flour Red Bean Pancake (豆沙烧饼-糯米皮), but the

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Siamese Laksa (Laksa Thai, Laksa Siam or 暹罗辣沙) 6
Siamese Laksa (Laksa Thai, Laksa Siam or 暹罗辣沙)

INTRODUCTION

About 10 years before my mum passed away in late 80’s, a family friend from Penang taught her to cook this dish in Sarawak.. It is a yellowish colour of Laksa that was made with fish broth and served

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Sichuan Recipes: Preserved Long Beans (酸豆角 aka 酸豇豆)

INTRODUCTION

“酸豆角是指腌制过的豆角。豆角含有丰富的优质蛋白质、碳水化合物及多种维生素、微量元素等,可补充机体的招牌营养素。其中所含B族维生素能维持正常的消化腺分泌和胃肠道蠕动的功能,抑制胆碱酶活性,可帮助消化,增进食欲。” (Source:http://baike.baidu.com/view/1184819.htm

Literally translated from Chinese Baike Wikipedia, preserved long beans refer to marinated long beans. The beans are rich in proteins, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins that are beneficial and provide nutrients for the body.

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Penang Assam Laksa (亚参叻沙)

INTRODUCTION

I have been holding on the preparation of Assam laksa because of 3 herbs and 2 of which create the distinctive flavour as compared to other laksa. These three herbs are laksa leaves (daun kesom) , torch ginger (bunga

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Japanese Milk Pan With Milk Puddings Fillings (日本牛奶面包) 12
Japanese Milk Pan With Milk Puddings Fillings (日本牛奶面包)

INTRODUCTION

I do not know the origin of this bread and I only that it was called “milk pan” by the bakery…Using English pronunciation, it shall be pronounced as “pun” as in puncture. ..”Pan” is a Japanese word meaning “bread”

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Greek Apple Cake (Milopita) With Brown Sugar Walnut Glaze (希腊苹果蛋糕) 24
Greek Apple Cake (Milopita) With Brown Sugar Walnut Glaze (希腊苹果蛋糕)

INTRODUCTION

The name of this cake is called Milopita in Greek and I was introduced to try this cake by a member of my Facebook Group, Sis Lianlian Gliptis..

She posted the cake picture plus the recipe… I promised to

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Coconut Egg Jam - Pandan Kaya (香兰加椰)And Caramel Kaya (焦糖加椰) 22
Coconut Egg Jam – Pandan Kaya (香兰加椰)And Caramel Kaya (焦糖加椰)

Updated post on 23/3/2015

A new illustration for caramel kaya was presented. For this illustration, I have used the quick method of cooking the custard and blending the custard to the consistency I want.

INTRODUCTION

There is nothing to shout

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Cheesy Bacon Bread Bites (培根芝士小面包) 6
Cheesy Bacon Bread Bites (培根芝士小面包)

INTRODUCTION

This is a very easy recipe.. Easy to prepare, easy to shape, fast to bake with an awesome texture and taste…Of course taste wise will depend on the types of ingredients you used.

All these are easy because of

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Teriyaki Chicken (照り焼きチキン,日式照烧鸡肉)

INTRODUCTION

I have said many times that when I frequented Japanese restaurants, I have less choices to order because I only eat cooked food… Besides Katsudon, karaage, the next most common dish is teriyaki chicken..Teriyaki chicken is

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