Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Stir-Fried Glass Noodles



Here is a simple Stir-Fry Glass Noodles' recipe, that I often make for my family. You can add some protein of your choice to make it a substantial meal.

Anyway, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my loyal readers and YouTube subscribers for the supports you have given me throughout the years and wish you a Happy and Prosperous New Year, Cheers!

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken With Basil



This is my version of the popular Taiwanese-style Pop Corn Chicken With Basil's recipe. The marinated chicken pieces are lightly coated with sweet potato flour and deep fried until crispy. Then they are tossed with some deep-fried basil, sea salt, and white pepper. The chicken is absolutely delicious and best when served warm.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Malaysian Chili Pan Mee



Chili Pan Mee is a popular spicy Chinese Malaysian noodle dish. This dry version noodle is made with homemade Chinese's egg noodles and flavored with crispy and spicy roasted chili paste, garlic oil, and top with some savory meat, fried anchovies, and poached egg. To complete the dish, serve the noodle with some anchovy soup with Sweet Leaf. It's also known as Mani Cai or Sayur Manis in Malaysia.

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Malaysian Style Sardine Sandwich



This is a budget-friendly and nutritious Malaysian Style Sardine Sandwich recipe. It’s made with canned sardines in tomato sauce, which usually originates from South East Asia. The smell of these fishes can be overwhelming for many; but, that can be easily negated with proper amount of seasonings and fresh ingredients. Like the ones used to make these very tasty sandwiches. Besides being rich in omega-3 fatty acids, sardines are also a good source of vitamin D, calcium, B12, and protein. So, you may want to give them a try!

NOTE: This is an updated post with a video cooking guide. {Original post published on 02/07/12}

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Bubur Cha Cha - Sweet Potato And Yam Pudding



Bubur Ca Ca or Sweet Potato And Yam Pudding is another traditional and very popular dessert in Malaysia. You can either serve this sweet dessert warm or cold. As for me, I prefer to savor them warm.

NOTE: This is an updated post with a new pictures and video cooking guide. {Original post published on 08/27/09}

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Pizza Cheese Balls



These Pizza Cheese Balls is a comforting and delicious treats. They are made from homemade pizza dough and filled with mozzarella cheese. Then, I brushed them with some melted garlic and parsley butter and bake until golden delicious. It's so easy to make, and everyone will just love it.

Pizza Cheese Balls With Garlic and Parsley Butter

Ingredients

220 grams Mozzarella Cheese, diced (You’ll need 24 pieces)

Pizza Dough
450 to 480 grams All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Sugar
1 Cup Warm Water
2 ¼ tsp Active Yeast
1 tsp Sea Salt
4 Tbsp Vegetable or Olive Oil

Garlic, Parsley & Butter
5 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
1 Tbsp Chopped Garlic
2 Tbsp Chopped Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
½ tsp Sea Salt

Equipment: 9 x 13 inches Baking Pan, lined with parchment paper

Method

Make the dough: Put the warm water in a measuring jug or bowl. Add sugar, stir to dissolve and add the yeast. Stir to mix. Set aside for 10-15 minutes or until the yeast mixture is frothy.

Working with a stand mixer, fitted with dough hook attachment. Place the flour and sea salt into the mixing bowl. Stir and mix well. Pour in the yeast mixture and stir to mix. Slowly add the vegetable or olive oil. Then turn the switch to low and knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Remove the dough from the mixer. Lightly knead the dough and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with a piece of cling film or kitchen towel. Set aside in a warm place for about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in bulk.

Place the dough on a floured board. Divide it into 4 portions. Gently roll each piece into logs. Cut each log into 6 pieces. Gather the dough into round balls. Cover with cling film or kitchen towel for 20 minutes.

Press the center of each ball and filled with some diced cheese. Then wrap the dough around the cheese and continue with the rest of the dough and cheese. Cover the dough and let rest for another 45 minutes to an hour.

While the dough are resting. Melt the butter and stir in the garlic, parsley, and sea salt. Remove and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 375˚F.

Brush the risen dough with melted butter. Bake in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown in color. Remove from the oven and brush with the remainder melted butter. Serve warm.

Makes 24 Pizza Cheese Balls



Friday, December 12, 2014

The Chinese Hamburger ~ Rou Jia Mo



So, this is my take on popular Chinese Hamburger ~ Rou Jia Mo. It's a sandwich made with Chinese-style hamburger bun and filled with braised pork belly. They are simply delicious! Please check out my video tutorial on how to make these sandwiches at home.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Chinese Hamburger Buns



This is my version of the popular Chinese Hamburger Buns in northwest China. These buns are slightly chewy and crusty on the outside but still soft inside. I liked to fill the buns with braised pork belly and sometimes a simple fried egg with some cucumber and sweet bean sauce.

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Nutella Crescent Rolls



These little Nutella Crescent Rolls are so decadent. They are made with homemade bread dough, filled with Nutella, baked until golden brown, and topped-it with some powdered sugar.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Salted Duck Egg Fried Prawns



The rich and creamy salted duck egg yolks are often used to enhance the flavor of vegetables, meat, and seafood. This is a scrumptious Salted Duck Egg Prawns recipe. The prawns are coated with egg white and corn flour and deep-fried until light golden. They are then tossed together with a delicious sauce, made with butter, garlic, chilies, salted duck egg yolks, and plenty of fresh curry leaves.