I first discovered ‘Lao Gan Ma’ brand Crispy Chilli Oil on the website of Cookpad. A young woman, whose name is Lisa, introduced me the yummy Chilli in Oil. Since the discovery, I have been using it for many dishes. It takes this simple salad of Celery and Tuna to next level. Makes 4 Servings …
Pork ‘Kakuni’, a very popular Japanese dish, requires long slow cooking, but it can be cooked quickly and easily if you have a pressure cooker. This is my Pilipino Pork Adobo inspired ‘Kakuni’ that is cooked with extra ingredients such as Garlic, Bay Leaves and Vinegar. Pork Abode is cooked with Black Peppercorn, but I …
You have Ramen Noodles but don’t want to bother making soup? There are many ways you can enjoy Ramen Noodles. Try this fiery spicy stir-fry. It is easy to cook. If you don’t eat Pork, minced Chicken OR Beef can be used instead. Makes 1 Serving Ingredients 1 serving Ramen Noodles1 teaspoon Sesame Oil125g Pork …
This is another quick and easy dish that I enjoy on a hot summer day. It takes only a few minutes to cook Angel Hair Pasta (Capellini). Prawns can be cooked with the Pasta. Other than that, you don’t need to cook anything. This is a COLD dish. Makes 1 serving Ingredients 1 serving Angel …
For those who have never cooked OR eaten Okra, here is a super easy recipe you can try. It’s a very simple stir-fry with Garlic and Chilli. Today I used Olive Oil but Sesame Oil is also nice. You can add salty Anchovy, season with Soy Sauce OR add some spices. It can be Mediterranean, …
Nattō, fermented Soy Beans, is a very nutritious and healthy food, but many people hate it because of its smell. I have shared many Nattō recipes on this website. Here is another one you can try. It’s a Spicy Fried Rice cooked with Toban Djan (Chilli Bean Sauce). As Toban Djan is quite salty, DO …
The main ingredient of this dish is Okra. It surprises me to know that there are many people who have never cooked OR eaten Okra. My favourite cooking method is deep-frying, but stir-frying would be the easiest. Today I stir-fried Okra with Pork, but you can use Chicken instead. As I always eat the dish …
Using my pan-steam-frying method, cooking Broccoli is quick and easy. If you coarsely chop up, it can be cooked in a few minutes. Just a few tablespoons Water does the magic. I add Bacon but it is optional as it can be vegetarian. This dish can be cooked with OR without Cream. You can add …
I am a big fan of famous Italian dish ‘Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino’. However, it is not a very nutritious dish. I often add extra ingredients. Canned Sardines in Olive Oil is what I often add to the dish. You can use whole content. I can’t help adding a small amount of Soy Sauce …
If you are looking for a healthy and refreshing soup for your Ramen Noodles, you may want to try this one. The main ingredients are Prawns, Tomato and Iceberg Lettuce. With Ramen Noodles in hot soup? Yes. It’s quick and easy to prepare, very filling, and healthy and satisfying. Makes 1 Serving Ingredients 1 serving …
Salmon seems to be the most popular fish in Melbourne where I live. Fresh OR frozen Salmon fillets are available from any supermarket stores. I use skinless fillets to cook this easy Salmon Rice Bowl. There are many sauces that go well with the pan-fried Salmon, but this spicy sauce is my favourite at the …
I often use Italian Spaghetti for Japanese dishes. The other day, I decided to cook ‘Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino’, a famous Italian dish, replacing Spaghetti with Japanese Soba Noodles. It was surprisingly delicious and you can see the photo of the dish below. Today I used Sesame Oil instead of Olive Oil, and seasoned …