Breakfast Eggs In Tomato Sauce

It’s New Year’s Eve in Vancouver, and I hope you guys are having a great evening. May your New Year be the happiest one! Happy 2014!!

This one-pan “Breakfast Eggs In Tomato Sauce” is a wholesome start to the morning. You can prepare the tomato sauce in advance and just crack in the eggs when you are ready to serve.

Rosemary Garlic Focaccia

Rosemary and garlic flavored oil give incredible flavor to this Focaccia and it's best eaten warm.

Banana Chips

How To Make Fried Banana Chips

Ingredients

Plantains, peeled
Sea Salt
Vegetable Oil, for frying

Method

Peel and slice plantains with a mandoline. (refer to the video tutorial)

Heat oil in a fryer or wok over medium-high heat (about 350˚F). Place a slice of plantain at a time and deep-fry until crisp and...
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Baked Ham And Cheese Egg Bread Rolls

All you need is a few simple ingredients to make these “Baked Ham & Cheese Egg Bread Rolls”. If you want to change it up you can replace the ham with other cold cuts and the Jack cheese with Asiago, or any of your favorite cheeses.

Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

This is another simple yet delicious cookie that I love to bake. Basically, you will need equal weight of butter, flour, ground hazelnuts, and half portion of sugar. This recipe yields about 80 small cookies but if you want you can easily adjust the recipe to bake the amount you wanted.

Sambal Fried Rice

Spice up your fried rice with this easy Sambal Fried Rice recipe.

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

These are crunchy chocolate oatmeal cookies, packed-with-good-stuff cookies and a layer of bittersweet chocolate. Switch the dried cranberries with your favorite dried fruits, such as currants, blueberries, dates, apricot, and raisins-it is totally up to you.

Purple Sweet Potato Ondeh Ondeh

Purple Sweet Potato Ondeh Ondeh

Ingredients



500 grams Purple Color Sweet Potato Flesh (3 Medium, about 720g)
120 grams Glutinous Rice Flour
20 grams All-Purpose Flour

Filtered Water, adjust accordingly
150 grams Gula Melaka (Palm Sugar), finely chopped
150 g Grated Coconut

1 Pandan...
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Homemade Rigatoni With San Marzano Sauce

UPDATED: January 10th 2014
This is an updated post with a new video cooking guide.

Homemade Rigatoni With San Marzano Sauce

Ingredients

500 grams of...
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Kung Pao Noodles With Chicken

This popular take-out stir-fried noodle is so simple to make at home. Cooked with cubed chicken fillet, vegetables and the irresistible “kung pao” sauce and topped with cashews. Please check out the video below on "How To Make Kung Pao Noodles With Chicken".

Homemade Dumpling Wrappers

Homemade dumpling wrappers tend to stick together, so remember to cover them with plenty of flour. If you are not going to use it straightaway, then wrap it with a saran wrap.

Cheesesteak Sandwiches

What do you get if you add beef and cheese? I say, it's a comfort food at its best! Try this Cheesesteak Sandwiches recipe, marinated with store-bought fajita seasoning. Also, don't forget to check out my cooking video and please subscribe. Thanks.

Goreng Pisang/Fried Bananas

Fried Banana's also known as Goreng Pisang in Malaysia is one of my favorite deep-fried snacks, made with ripe bananas and coated with batter before deep-frying. It's a simple snack, but they taste so good!

How To Crack Open and Grate A Coconut

Hey guys, I want to share a short video on "How to crack open and grate a coconut" with you. This video guide is for anybody that doesn't have access to freshly grated coconut. They taste so much better on any Asian snacks that required coconut. A coconut grater is a good kitchen gadget to have if you work a lot with coconut. It's easy to use, and it took me less than ten minutes to grate a coconut. Anyway, I bought the grater from eBay and at a reasonable price too. 

Pan Grilled Rockfish Fillet In Banana Leaf

This recipe demonstrates the versatility of the Sambal Paste With Lemongrass that I posted earlier. Once you have the sambal on hand- you can create many delicious spicy meals like this Pan Grilled Rockfish Fillet In Banana Leaf. I use rockfish fillet, but you can opt for skate wing, stingray, or any mild flavor fish. 

Claypot Steamed Fluffy Eggs

If you are short of time to cook, then try this simple and healthy Steamed Fluffy Eggs recipe. Just whisk up some eggs and mix it into a small pot of chicken broth, and let it steam on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes. That's all there is to it, and best of all, the eggs taste superb. Please check out the video below for the full recipe. 

Sambal Paste With Lemongrass

This Sambal Paste With Lemongrass is one of my favorite recipes. It is aromatic, spicy, and it's great to cook with chicken, seafood or vegetables. You'll be surprised by how versatile this simple sambal paste is, it can be turned into many mouth-watering dishes. Which, I will share with you too.

Steamed Fish With Garlic, Chili, & Lime Sauce

Barramundi is a readily available fish, and it is perfect for steaming whole. Try it with this fast, Thai styled recipe. Just steam the fish and whip up a sweet, spicy and sour sauce while it's cooking. Once the fish is cooked, spoon or pour the sauce over it. Topped with some coriander and served with plenty of steamed rice.

Easy Peanut Sauce

Recently, I posted a recipe on Malaysian Chicken Satay, and to complete the dish; I have an Easy Peanut Sauce. It is made with only two ingredients, first is some natural peanut butter, made without oil or seasoning, and the second is some Sweet Chili Sauce.

Malaysian Chicken Satay

Today, I have a flavorful, juicy Malaysian Chicken Satay recipe for you. It just isn't satay if you don't have some peanut sauce. So I'll be sharing my new and improved "Easy Peanut Sauce" for my next post.

Recently, I started uploading step-by-step videos on YouTube, so if you liked the videos, please leave a like and subscribe if you want to see more.

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Crispy Chocolate Walnut Truffles

These delectable Crispy Chocolate Walnut Truffles are quick and easy to make. You will need chocolate chips, almond butter, walnuts, dates, and rice puffs. If you are making these as a gift, then placed the truffles in candy cups and present it in a gift box or tin.   

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Sweet Chili Sauce

This Sweet Chili Sauce is a breeze to make at home. It is delicious on chicken, or as a dip on any of your favorite grilled meats. You should try it with my Sweet Chili Chicken Wings or use it as a spice for my quick and easy Peanut Sauce, that I will share soon.


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How To Make Roti Jala (Net Pancake)

Roti Jala or Net Pancake is a popular Malaysian tea time snack served with curry dishes. However, to make this light pancake you will need to use a special mold. The traditional mold, made of brass, had three spouts, sadly, it is very to hard to find these days. I did have plastic mold though it wasn't very user-friendly, but don't fret, I have a perfect solution to this, and it involves using any water bottle, and nailing three holes onto the cap. Once you have the water...
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Japanese Beef Rolls ~ Negimaki

Next time you throw a party, these Japanese Beef Rolls will do the trick! It is a thinly sliced beef rolled with Enoki mushrooms, scallions, and asparagus. If you prepare ahead of time, it should take less than 10 minutes to serve this delicious appetizer.

Anyway, recently I started filming some home cooking videos to make it easier for anyone who is learning how to cook, especially my own kids. So I will try to include a step by step video whenever possible. If you...
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How To Slice Hasselback Potatoes

Today I'm posting a video on "How to slice Hasseback Potatoes," by placing a potato on a wooden spoon and then slice the potato was suggested by a majority of my readers. It's easy and quick, great when you are preparing a big batch of potatoes. So, thanks everyone for this fantastic idea!

5-Minute Breakfast Sandwich

Everyone loves a quick and good breakfast. Needless to say, it's the most important meal to start your day. My family loves this "5 Minute Breakfast Sandwich"; it's a simple combination of egg, bread, cheese and salami. I created this recipe for my two grown kids, so they could have a wholesome breakfast before school. I have also included a step-by-step video guide. So, enjoy the video and thanks for watching.   
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Chocolate, Almond, And Walnuts Energy Bars

These are gluten-free Chocolate, Almond, And Walnuts Energy Bars. These irresistible bars are made with dates, cocoa powder, almond butter, almond meal, and toasted walnuts. In this recipe, I used some lightly toasted walnuts, so the bars have a nice crunch and nutty taste to it. So, do try this healthy alternative to your regular brownies. 

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Steamed Bao/Buns With Pumpkin Filling

Steamed Bao/Buns With Pumpkin Filling

Ingredients

Pumpkin Paste
1 Medium Size (about 700 grams) Pumpkin (Butternut), peeled and cut into large chunks (600 grams)
1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
2 Tbsp Coconut Sugar
Pinch of Sea Salt
¼ tsp Cinnamon

16 Baking Cups
A Steamer

Method

Steamed pumpkin over high heat for about 15 minutes, or until it’s soft. Remove from the steamer...
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Putu Piring

Putu Piring is a popular sweet snack in Malaysia, and typically sold at night market. To make this delicious snack you will need rice flour, palm sugar, and grated coconut. So, check out the recipe and have fun making them.

Putu Piring

Ingredients

1 Cup Frozen Rice Flour, thawed
3 ½ tsp Water
¼ tsp Sea Salt
6 Tbsp Grated Coconut + pinch sea salt
4 to 5 Tbsp Grated Palm Sugar

Small saucer (Soy Sauce...
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Kale Bread

This Kale bread has a lightly sweet flavor, good texture, and slices beautifully. The flavor of the kale and olive oil really comes through. It's delicious and excellent with any egg dish.

Kale Bread

Ingredients

2 Cups/100 grams Chopped Organic Curly Kale Leaves
¾ Cup Water
2 Cups/240 grams Organic All-Purpose Flour
¾ Cup/90 grams Organic Pastry Flour
¾ tsp Instant Yeast
1 ½ Tbsp Fine Granulated Sugar
¼ tsp Sea...
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Stir-Fried Chicken With Holy Basil

Stir-Fried Chicken With Holy Basil

Ingredients

1 ½ Tbsp Peanut Oil
3 Cloves Garlic, Chopped

4 Bird's Eye Chilies, chopped

1 Small White Onion, sliced
2 Pieces (about 300g) Skinless & Boneless Chicken Breast, chopped
2 Red Chilies, sliced

2 Stalks Scallions, sliced

(about 1 inch)
1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce

1 Tbsp Fish Sauce



1 Tbsp Soy Sauce

1 tsp Sugar


1 Cup...
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Homemade Chili Oil

Homemade Chili Oil

Ingredients

150 ml Peanut Oil
3 Star Anise
2 tsp Sichuan Peppercorns
20 grams Chili Flakes
10 g Chili Powder

Method

Combine the peanut oil, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat for about 2 minutes. Discard the star anise and peppercorns.

Reheat the oil over medium heat until very hot. Remove from the heat, add the chili flakes and...
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Double Chocolate Brownies

Double Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients

100g Bittersweet Chocolate, coarsely chopped
100g Unsalted Butter, cut into smaller pieces
2 Large Eggs, beaten
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
70 g Granulated Sugar
½ Cup/70 g Pastry Flour, sifted
A Pinch of Sea Salt
¼ Cup/50 g Chocolate Chips
100g Walnuts, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped

Method

Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Butter and line a...
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Crispy Chicken Wings

These chicken wings are crispy and flavorful, perfect game-day snacks. 

Crispy Chicken Wings

Ingredients


1 kg (About 12) Chicken Wings, tips removed
½ Cup Rice Flour
Lime Wedges
Thai sweet chili sauce


Marinate


¾ tsp Garlic Powder
1 ½ tsp Ground Coriander
½ tsp Ground White Pepper
1 Tbsp Sugar

1 ½ tsp Chili Flakes


1 Tbsp Fish Sauce
1 Tbsp Soy Sauce

¼ tsp Sea...
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Easy Shrimp Scampi

Easy Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

1 lb Frozen Peeled Large Shrimp, thawed
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
4 Tbsp Garlic Butter
1 Tbsp Chili Flakes
2 Tbsp Chopped Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
Lemon Wedges
Sea Salt, to taste

Method

In a large skillet add oil, garlic butter, and chili flakes over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add shrimps and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in...
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Spicy Crab Fried Rice

Spice up your fried rice with this easy Thai inspired recipe. Homemade roasted chili paste together with sweet Dungeness crab meat creates this mouth-watering fried rice.

Spicy Crab Fried Rice

Ingredients

3 Tbsp Peanut Oil

2 tsp Minced Ginger


3 Cloves of Garlic, chopped


4 Large Egg

6 Cups Cooked Rice, cold or at room temperature


4 Tbsp Roasted Chili Paste (store-bought or click...
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Steamed Tilapia With Spicy Oyster Sauce

Tilapia fish is readily available in Vancouver and adaptable to many styles of cooking. I chose to steam the fish whole and made a spicy sauce with garlic, chili, ginger, scallion, soy and oyster sauce. The sauce compliments the delicate flavor of the fish perfectly. 


Steamed Tilapia With Spicy Oyster Sauce

Ingredients



1 (about 750 grams) Whole Tilapia, scaled and gutted

½...
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Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl With Green Chili Sauce

These chicken thighs are tender and succulent, benefit from a quick brine. This comforting meal is easy to throw together, and perfect served over steamed rice with soft-boiled eggs, salted cucumber slices and a good dollop of my favorite green chili sauce. 

Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl With Green Chili Sauce

Ingredients

1 Kg (8 pieces) Boneless & Skinless Chicken...
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Stir-Fry Spicy Green Beans With Shrimp

A quick and tasty, Stir-Fry Spicy Green Beans With Shrimp recipe, perfect served with steamed rice.

Stir-Fry Spicy Green Beans With Shrimp

Ingredients

1 lb/454g Green Beans
¼ Red Onion, finely diced
2 Cloves Garlic, chopped
1 to 2 Red Chilies, finely chopped
1 tsp Chopped Ginger

120g Peeled Shrimps, chopped

1 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Light Soy Sauce
Freshly Ground...
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Fish Congee

Congee or rice porridge is a simple comfort as it best, and traditionally served as breakfast throughout Asia with some side dish. For this recipe, I have flavored the rice porridge with fresh red snapper fillet, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. To complete the congee, top it with some freshly chop scallions and coriander.

Fish Congee

Ingredients

½ Cup of Long-Grain or Jasmine Rice
6 to 7 Cups of Water or...
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Homemade Soy Milk & Grass Jelly Drink

Homemade Soy Milk & Grass Jelly Drink

Ingredients

300 g Soybeans, soaked overnight
14 Cups of Water
3 Pandan Leaves
Sugar Syrup to taste
1 Block/Piece Grass Jelly, shredded

Method

Blend the soybeans with 4 cups of water. In a large pot, combine the soybean mixtures, pandan leaves and the rest of the water. Bring it to a boil and simmer for about 30 minutes. (With...
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Stir-Fry Rice Vermicelli With Vegetables

This is a homely rice vermicelli recipe, packed with vegetables and seasoned with lots of freshly ground white peppercorns. A quick and healthy meal, full of fresh flavors, and I'm sure to become your family's favorite.

Stir-Fry Rice Vermicelli With Vegetables

Ingredients

1 Packet/454g/16oz/1 lb Rice Vermicelli, soak according to manufacture’s instructions and drain well


4 Tbsp Peanut...
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Prawn Sambal

Prawn Sambal-Sambal Tumis Udang


Ingredients

400 g Peeled Prawns
1 Medium (200 g) Red Onion, halved, sliced
40 g Tamarind Paste mix with 125 ml Water
1 Tbsp Sugar or to taste
1 tsp Sea Salt or to taste
5 Tbsp Peanut Oil

Sambal Paste
25 (25g) Dried Chilies, cut into smaller pieces
1 Medium Yellow Onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 (50 g) Shallots, peeled, chopped
2 Fresh Red Chilies, seeded and...
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ABC~Apple, Beet And Carrot Juice

Beetroot juice tastes great, but it's even better juicing it together with apples and carrots. This wholesome combination is refreshing, sweet with a hint of earthy flavor.

Apple, Beet, And Carrot Juice

Ingredients

2 Fuji Apples, quartered
1 Large Beetroot, scrubbed and quartered
About 20 Carrots, scrubbed

Method

Juice all...
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Cucumber With Sesame Dressing

This is a light and refreshing Japanese inspired Cucumber With Sesame Dressing appetizer. A quick cucumber pickle flavored with toasted sesame and soy sauce.

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Easy Chicken Curry With Potatoes And Eggs

UPDATED: January 2nd 2014
This is an updated post with a new video cooking guide.

Easy Chicken Curry With Potatoes And Eggs

Ingredients

2 Pieces (about 450g) Chicken Breast (boneless & skinless), cut into chunks

1 ½ Tbsp Curry Powder (store-bought)
½ Tbsp Chili...
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