Pork Floss Tofu

This dish is delicious with my favourite pork floss. It is really simple, just fry the egg tofu, spread with some sauce (add a little water to 2 tbsp of oyster sauce), then top with pork floss and spring onion. 

Meatballs on Sticks

Not sure what to cook for dinner, so I whipped up these Meatballs and beautify it with wooden sticks. They were yummy and glad my family members loved it! Give it a try and adjust the seasonings to your preference.

Ingredients

1 pack minced pork
1 pc carrot (diced)
1 egg white
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
Dash of pepper
1 stalk spring onion (chopped)

Sauce for coating:
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp light soya sauce
3 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp chilli sauce

Directions

1. Add diced carrots and egg white into minced pork. Marinate with oyster sauce, sesame oil, dash of pepper and put in fridge for 1 hour.
2. Use a spoon to scoop into a ball and deep fried till golden brown. Drained oil on napkin.
3. Mix the seasonings for the sauce together. In a pan, add the seasonings and meatballs. Stir well to coat the sauce to the meatballs.
4. Use wooden fork to each meatballs and serve hot.

Korean Steamed Egg

I came across this Korean Steamed Egg recipe from Seonkyoung Longest. It was indeed very simple to cook this dish and the texture was silky and smooth. Going to make this more often!

Ingredients

4 eggs
2 tbsp chicken stock make 1 cup stock
1 tbsp light soya sauce
1 stalk spring onion (chopped)

Directions

1. In a claypot, add in 1 cup of soup, soya sauce and bring to soft boil.
2. Beat eggs and slowly add into the pot of stock, reduce heat. Use hand whisk to beat the mixture for a while until egg mixture and stock incorporate completely, smooth and silky.
3. Cover and steam for 5 mins.
4. Add chopped spring onion on top once done and serve hot.

Baked Spices Chicken

When you really cannot think what to cook, this dish will be easy to whip up. Just marinate the chicken and baked with olive oil. Goes well with rice or fries. 

Dark Sauce Chicken Rice

This is an all-in-1 meal which is quick and easy to cook. Just need to season the chicken wings and fry some chopped garlic with all other ingredients together. Add rice in cooker, add the stir fried ingredients and let it cook. 

When there are times that you do not know what to cook, this is a fast way to whip up a simple meal for your family. 

Char Kway Teow

My maid cooked this Char Kway Teow for lunch and I thought I should post this as one of my cooking recipe for future reference. The main ingredients : Kway Teow, yellow noodle, fish cakes, chinese sausages and eggs. As for seasoning, my maid used her own discretion : sweet sauce, pepper, Knorr seasoning powder. 

For better understanding the origin of this dish, please find as below:

Char Kway Teow, literally "stir-fried ricecake strips", is a popular noodle dish in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia. The dish is considered a national favourite in Malaysia and Singapore.

It is made from flat rice noodles (河粉 hé fěn in Chinese) or kway teow (粿条 guǒ tiáo in Chinese) of approximately 1 cm or (in the north of Malaysia) about 0.5 cm in width, stir-fried over very high heat with light and dark soy sauce, chilli, a small quantity of belachan, whole prawns, deshelled blood cockles, bean sprouts and chopped Chinese chives. The dish is commonly stir-fried with egg, slices of Chinese sausage, fishcake, beansprouts, and less commonly with other ingredients.[2]Char kway teow is traditionally stir-fried in pork fat, with crisp croutons of pork lard. In Penang, Char kway teow is commonly served on a piece of banana leaf on a plate, so as to enhance the aroma on the noodles.[3]

Char kway teow has a reputation of being unhealthy due to its high saturated fat content. However, when the dish was first invented, it was mainly served to labourers. The high fat content and low cost of the dish made it attractive to these people as it was a cheap source of energy and nutrients. When the dish was first served, it was often sold by fishermen, farmers and cockle-gatherers who doubled as char kway teow hawkers in the evening to supplement their income.

Chicken Corn Soup

Trying out this Maggi Homemade Chicken stock to make Chicken Corn Soup. Did not expect it turned out as tasty!

Macaroni Goreng

My maid cooked this Macaroni Goreng with tomato sauce and topped with fried onion for lunch. Very yummy!

Teriyaki Chicken Pasta

Used Teriyaki to cook Pasta instead of the usual tomato or creamy base. Something new and acceptable by all.

One Pot Braised Pork

My family loves this One Pot Braised Pork with mushroom, carrots and eggs. It goes so well with 1 or more bowls of steamed rice. So easy to cook, just add all the ingredients with seasoning like dark soya sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, pepper and simmer till cook. Cooking will never be a chore anymore.

Fish Burger & Wedges

Running out of ideas what to cook, so I decided to make this Fish Burger and Wedges for lunch. Trying out baking wedges with Basil, tomatoes spices, salt and olive oil. Yummy!

Linguine with Shrimp in Tomato Sauce

I love shrimps and how can we not have it with my favourite tomato sauce pasta. This time I tried Linguine instead of spaghetti and it was indeed a well combination and delicious.

Japanese Grilled Skewed Chicken

Cooked these Japanese Grilled Skewed Chicken with the sauce recipe from my maid. Tasted delicious.

Ingredients

2 packs Chicken Breast (cut into cubes)
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp oyster sauce
Dash of pepper

Seasonings:
3 tsp brown sugar
1 tbsp minced ginger
3 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp oyster sauce
1/2 cup hot water

1 tsp corn starch dissolved with 2 tbsp water

Directions

1. Marinate Chicken Cubes with sesame oil, oyster sauce and pepper. Skew the cubes into satay sticks for few hours.
2. Pan fried chicken satay till cooked.
3. In a bowl, mix all the seasonings and cook in pan till boil. Add corn starch mixture and stir till thicken. Pour over chicken satay and serve hot.

Cheese Macaroni with Baked Fish

I was craving for Cheese Macaroni and since my maid went for her off day, I decided to cook this for my kid's lunch. I just marinated the fish with my favourite English seasonings (Basil, Oregano and Tomatoes) and baked it. For the macaroni, I bought the instant Macaroni Cheese packs and cooked in no time. It was indeed a delicious meal!

Salmon Cheese Pastry

Another try out with Puff pastry, stuffed with Salmon and cheese in it and plaited to make a pretty design. To make it more filling for lunch, I experimented using pancake batter and made into muffins. My kids still prefer the plain and thin type of pancakes. 

Sushi and Tempura

I made these sushi and tempura for lunch as my kids love Japanese cuisine a lot. The only time I eat brinjals are when it is deep fried it and dipped in teriyaki sauce, crispy outside and soft inside.

Assam Fish

Though I do not take spicy food but the spiciness from this Assam Fish is tolerable for me. It has a little sour and spicy taste that blends so well with the fish, tomatoes and lady fingers. Cooking this dish once a while will spike up my appetite.

Mushroom Soya Sauce Chicken Rice

This is one of my forte dishes, simple and 1 pot can serve everyone in the family. I added mushrooms and seasonings, simmered at low heat for about an hour till the chicken turns soft. Goes so well with a plate of steaming white rice. 

Angry Bird Pizza

In order to make lunch more fun and interesting, I made this Angry Bird Pizza with the my daughter. Just a few ingredients - Wrap, Bak Kua, Cheddar cheese slice, scramble eggs and seaweed (cut into the shapes accordingly)  

Roasted Chicken Wrap

I wanted to try out different dishes during the weekend and decided to make this wrap for lunch. Nothing fancy,  wraps, lettuce, tomatoes (diced), roasted chicken and topped with Thousand Island or Mayo. I have marinated the chicken with some seasonings and pan fried it till brown. Shred the chicken and it's ready for the wraps.

Chicken Alfredo

I came across this interesting recipe and decided to give it a try. Well, it was indeed yummy! I love the cheesy taste and it blended well with my favourite Broccoli. Glad that my kids love it too!

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
100g whipping cream
1 pkt penne pasta or any bite-sized shape pasta, uncooked
2 stalks broccoli
1 pkt grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot with a lid over medium heat.
2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, add to pot and cook until golden brown on the bottom, then flip over and brown the other side.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and cream. Add pasta to the pot and bring to a boil.
4. Put on the lid, turn the heat down to a simmer and let cook 10 minutes.
5. Add the broccoli and simmer 5 more minutes or until pasta, chicken and broccoli are all cooked through.

Wrapped Lettuce with Stir Fried Tunips

Missed those childhood days eating these Stir Fried Turnips with Lettuce. I prepared these for dinner for my family and surprisingly they like it too! 

Ingredients

2 whole turnips (peeled and shredded)
1 large carrot (peeled and shredded)
5pcs dried mushroom (soaked and cut into strips)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp garlic (chopped)
2 tbsp light soya sauce
1 tbsp Knorr seasonings
1 tsp sugar
Dash of pepper

1 whole lettuce (leaves)

Condiments
Cooked small prawns
Omelette (cut into strips)
Ground roasted peanuts

Directions

1. In a large wok, heat the oil and add the garlic. Cook until fragrant then add the turnips and carrots, Stir and cook until soft. Season with light soya sauce, Knorr seasonings, sugar and pepper.
2. Cooked filling mixture in low heat for 1 hour.
3. Put a spoonful of filling mixture and garnish with condiments as desired. Wrap and eat hot.

Kong Bak Pau (扣肉包)

These Chinese-styled burgers and a local delight are my Mother-In-Law's and hubby's favourite dish which we usually get it easily frozen packed from the famous chain shop 香味 (just steamed and ready to eat). But this time I decided to give it a try myself. Frankly speaking, I have estimated all the seasonings and below is just a guideline, you can add more or less to your preference. As I am quite conscious of the fatty layers in the pork belly, so I will choose those that are more meaty. Guess it should be fine to eat these once in a while.

The important part of this dish is to cook it in low heat for at least an hour or more in order to get the fragrance from the sauce into the meat, making them soft and tender, perfect combination to go with the buns. 

Ingredients

600g pork belly or lean meat, cut into thin slices
3 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp sugar
Dash of pepper

3 tbsp oil
3 slices ginger
7 cloves garlic
250 ml water

12 Kong Bak Pau (steamed)

Directions

1. Marinate the meat slices with dark soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, sugar and pepper for 1 hour.

2. Add oil in a pot and add the ginger and garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant. Add the marinated meat slices and the rest of the marinade. Stir to mix well. Cover the pot and allow it to cook for 5 minutes.

3. Remove the lid and stir-fry again to mix well. Add water and mix again. Cover the pot with a lid and allow it to cook under low heat for 1 hour. Serve hot with buns.

Omurice & Watermelon Juice

Omurice is a Japanese Omelette Rice (Western-influenced style of Japanese cuisine) which is one of my family's all-time favourite meal. Basically, it's fried rice wrapped in a thin sheet of crepe-like fried egg. It is so simple and delicious which I can easily whip this up when I am running out of time to cook lunch or dinner. I love ketchup so this meal is indeed a super duper meal for me. I have also blended watermelon juices to compliment with this meal. Yum!

Ingredients

Cooked rice
1 pack chicken breast without skin (diced)
1 whole onions (diced)
1 whole carrot (diced)
1 bunch of french beans or long beans
8 eggs
3 tbsp olive oil
Knorr seasonings
Dash of pepper
ketchup

Directions

1. Dice the chicken, onion, carrot and french beans.
2. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a frying pan and cook the diced onions until tender. Add carrots and french beans. Add the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink. Add Knorr seasonings.
3. Add cooked rice, stir until will mix. Add ketchup, salt and pepper.
4. Beat eggs in a bowl, then season with a little salt and pepper.
5. In a clean frying pan, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil, spread the egg mixture (pour the egg mixture just enough to cover the pan) and make into a round omelette. Once cooked, place the omelette on a round plate and put the seasoned rice from the centre of the omelette to the edge of 1 side. Fold the other side of the omelette to cover the seasoned rice. Pipe some ketchup on top of Omurice and served hot.

Shepherd Pie

My first dish for the New Year 2016. This is always my kids and my all-time favourite (I have done this in mini pies too), something different apart from our usual rice meals.

Shepherd pie originated in Scotland and in the north of England. Originally, it was made from chunks of meat and the name of the dish appeared in 1870s. The potatoes mixed with lots of butter and mashed smoothly to place on top of the meat mixture. Baked till the top turn lightly brown and to serve hot.

Hope that this delicious Shepherd Pie would bring me a great start for 2016 and I am able to keep my baking and cooking passion at the same time recording them in my blog to share with everyone :).

Happy baking and cooking!

Ingredients

Toppings:

• 2 large potatoes (boil and mashed)
• Some butter
• Mozzarella cheese

Fillings:

• 300g or 1 pack of chicken breast/legs
• 1 carrot (diced)
• 1/2 large onion (sliced)
• 1/2 can button mushroom (sliced)
• olive oil
• 1 tbsp corn flour mix with 3 tbsp of water (to thicken the gravy)

Marinate chicken:

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp of Knorr seasoning
• 1 tbsp dark soya sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp Parsley flakes
• some pepper

Directions

1. Add butter to mashed potatoes and leave aside.

2. Heat up pan with olive oil. Saute sliced onion till its fragrant and soft. Add diced carrots and cook for a while. Stir in the chicken, continue to cook in medium heat. Add in mushroom slices and pour in the cornflour mixture till thicken. Taste and add more seasoning to your preference. Set aside.

3. Preheat oven at 200 degree C.

4. Put fillings into aluminium cups almost 1/2 cup. Spoon mashed potatoes on top of fillings and press to level. Top it with Mozzarella Cheese.

5. Bake at 200 degree C until brown.

Notes

The seasoning to marinate chicken are estimated. You can adjust to your own liking.