Archive for March 13th, 2025

  • Baked & Fried Sweets Matcha

    Matcha & Choc Ripple Biscuit Cake

    I had some leftover Arnott’s Choc Ripple Biscuits that were not crispy any more. Today I added them to Matcha Cake. The biscuits were soft and moist in the cake. Do you know Matcha and Cocoa are a good combination? This cake looks nice and tastes great. I always add Rum to Matcha flavoured cakes, …

  • Sea Vegetables Vegetables

    Cucumber & Wakame ‘Namul’

    ‘Namul’ is a Korean dish of vegetables. Similar to Japan’s ‘Aemono’, it is basically seasoned vegetables. I often use Salt, Garlic and Sesame Oil to season ‘Namul’ dishes. Today I added some Chilli Flakes as well. This dish is very quick and easy to prepare and it can be a perfect side dish. Makes 4 …

  • Potato Takikomigohan

    Japanese Sweet Potato Rice

    Japanese Sweet Potato has reddish purple colour skin and creamy colour inside that turns yellow when cooked. It has silky texture and wonderful sweet flavour. When it is in season, my mother used to cook this rice dish for my sisters and me. DO NOT peel the skin, so that Sweet Potato retains the delicate …

  • Sweets

    Instant Savoiardi Pudding

    Every time I make ‘Turamisu’, I end up having some leftover Savoiardi (Sponge Finger Biscuits). If you have a microwave, this absolutely delicious pudding can be made in less than 5 minutes using the leftover Savoiardi. I would stock Savoiardi in my pantry to be able to make this quick and comforting dessert. Makes 1 …

  • Chicken

    Pan-fried Chicken Breast with Sweet & Sour Sauce

    Are you looking for a new way to cook Chicken Fillet? Try this super easy recipe. Season with Salt and Pepper, coat with Potato Starch, pan-fry, then add this Sweet & Sour Sauce that can be made with Sugar, Soy Sauce, Rice Vinegar and Sesame Oil. Pan-fried Chicken Fillet is a little boring, but this …

  • Beans & Peas Curry

    Kidney Bean Curry

    This simple method of cooking Curry is same as ‘Cauliflower & Chickpea Curry’, and it is very versatile. You can add Meat to this dish, but today I made it Vegan. Of course you can use other Beans such as Chickpeas and add more Vegetables. After you add Tomatoes, cook the mixture until it has …