If you don’t know Tempeh, let me introduce briefly. It is soya bean patties originated from Indonesia. There are many ways of cooking tempeh. Usually, easily and commonly they are deep fried coated with tumeric powder and eat straightaway accompanied with rice. I did a shallow fry with a short braise cooking method. To some…
Sayur Lodeh(vegetables curry)
This recipe turns out delicious and very close to the taste of my hometown. It is originated from Indonesia and said to include jackfruits, mixed vegetables, spices and cooked with coconut milk. Traditionally this dish is accompanied by some rice cakes called Ketupat(lontong) and topped with chilli paste. You can lessen the dried chillies if…
Homemade Natural Organic Honey
Thank you for visiting my blog. I know as usual some information and elaboration are expected here regards to the above picture. First everyone knows the benefits of honey needs no introduction and there are so much information today about the goodness and vitality of this natural haven. And they can be found in books…
Zaru Soba And Crispy skin Tofu
Cold Soba is called Zaru Soba. Soba is Japanese noodles made from buckwheat flour. Cold soba(chilled) is served with a dipping sauce or as a noodle soup in a hot broth. I cooked two recipes today. One is the Zaru soba and accompanied by crispy tofu soaked in bonito sauce. Ingredients(serves 2) 3 blocks tofu(…
Salmon on Red Pepper And Miso
I thought why not for a change some infusion into this fish recipe. Miso and red pepper paste added together kinda Korean style as a marinade for this fish. Yes it s turns out good. Again it only take a few minutes preparation, easy. Ingredients(serves 2) 2 portion salmon fillets some shredded ginger For marinade…
Fish And Vegetables Stir Fry
Simple vegetables dish, straightforward and healthy way to cook. An Asian dish usually serves with steam rice and accompany with some hot soup. You can add mushrooms to enhance flavor. Ingredients(serves 1) 300g Kai Lan, cleaned 1 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp chopped garlic 100g white fish( sliced, marinate with 1/2 egg white, pinch of salt/pepper)…
Sichuan Spicy Tofu(Ma Po Dao Fu)
A healthy dish full of flavor can serve as a one dish meal accompanied with steam rice. Like this, it is already an adequate meal for a hungry stomach. It is originated in Sizchuan in the 19th century. Ingredients(Serves 4) 3 cakes bean curd(tofu) 1/2 leek 115g minced pork( or any meat you desire )…
Herbed Lamb W’ Roast Potatos
All time favorite roast is the lamb cutlet with roast potatoes and a bed of salads to accompany. Ingredients( serves 1 ) 3 lamb cutlets 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp fresh chopped mint leaves 1 tbsp fresh chopped oregano 1/4 cup olive oil 2 potatoes quatered, parboil till soft, drizzle with olive, salt and…
Quick Stir Fried Garlic Chives
One of my favorite vegetables is the garlic chives with flower buds. Preferably fried with egg as omelette or on its own. It is easily cooked so a quick stir fry and hot wok is essential. Ingredients( serves 4 ) 1 tbsp oil 1 tsp chopped garlic a bundle of garlic chives chopped into 5cm…
Pork Porridge
It s been a very hot early Summer and having some porridge is good to bring the heat down. Remembering to drink lots of water to keep the body hydrated. I like this recipe very much. It s a bit of work but worthwhile. Ingredients A(serves 4) 1 tsp sesame oil 300g rice, washed and…
Simply Bites ~ Life's Simple Treats 