Tag: Recipe

[Recipe] Taiwanese Take on a Northern Chinese Classic – Zha Jiang Mian (炸醬麵)

Growing up as a kid that only who only eats bland food, such as fish soup and noodles, I was never a fan of Zha jiang mian (炸醬麵) or "fried sauce noodles". It's a famous noodle dish across China, originated from the north, hence there are quite a few variations out there. What are the differences between each region's sauce? The ratio of the pastes, the ingredients, types of noodles, toppings...etc.

[Recipe] What is Skirret? – Whole Wheat Skirret Galette

Roots vegetables are available all year round, so when it's spring, people forget about root vegetables, and try to get their hands on fresh produces like asparagus, fiddle heads, rhubarb etc... but do you know that the peak season of root vegetables last till spring? When in season, they have a sweeter flavor and juicier. A friend gave me a new type of root vegetables that I've never seen or heard when we met few days ago - skirret ! It a perennial vegetable that can be enjoyed just like carrots. Instead of simply just roast it and toss it in salad, I turned it into a galette made with whole wheat and olive oil.

[Recipe] Worth the Wait – Whole Wheat Cinnamon Buns

Cinnamon buns (or rolls)... How should I begin? It the food that I can have it any time of the day, breakfast, snacks, afternoon snack or even as dessert. I have a soft spot for cinnamon buns, because it was the first western "dessert", as I would used to refer it, I had when I was a kid. It was also my first encounter with cinnamon, and since then, it's my favorite spice. Nonetheless, traditional cinnamon buns are high in sugar and calories, not to mention the icing. This no-butter and no-refined sugar recipe not only cut down the calories, but also incorporated some fibre.

[Recipe] Get Creative – Build Your Own Ramen

Last week, I watched a Japanese TV show, どっちの料理ショー (Dotch Cooking Show), and it was a special episode of 3 ramen masters competing for the title of best ramen in Japan. The show took the audiences step by step through the entire ramen making process. Making a perfect bowl of ramen consists of a lot of elements. Each step has to be taken care of meticulously, from the broth, noodles to toppings.

[Recipe] Cooking with friends – Curry Laksa

When I was still in school, cooking was the best form of procrastination. After graduated, cooking becomes the best stress-reliever. Most of the time, I cook and bake by myself in my small studio. It is a great way to let go the worries and shift my focuses to something else. However, it is also fun to cook with friends too! It is hard to be in the kitchen alone and overlook many things all at once! That's why restaurant can't function with only one chef right? Team work is always the best! A while ago, my friend, Cher, invited me over to her place to make a classic Southeast Asian dish, laksa!

[Recipe] PB Dinner – Peanut Butter Chicken Stew

The temperature is dropping below zero. It's the time that I crave for something that's rich and hearty. I wasn't a fan of peanut butter until this past summer, and now I'm obsessed with it. When cooking with tomatoes, the richness and creaminess of the peanut butter toned down the acidity from the tomatoes, and made it smoother. This recipe will definitely warm up your winter, and nutritious as well!

[Recipe] Addictive Afternoon Snack – Pumpkin Mochi Cake

Pumpkin, or squash, is the most-talked food during the fall. It's also a very versatile ingredient that can be made into sweets or savory dishes. The vibrant orange/yellow color also makes the dish presentable. Moreover, pumpkin is a good source of vitamins, such as vitamin E and B6, and has low glycemic index. This pumpkin mochi cake is very easy to make, and tastes the best when serving straight out from the pan.