I often make these Chicken Bites using Shiso. However, Shiso is not easy to find for many people. It is impossible for me to buy it from stores, so I grow Shiso at home. Anyway, this recipe is easy for everyone because it uses Basil, dry OR fresh. Today I used Dry Basil, but you …
When I cook Shiitake and Konnyaku (Konjac), I season them with the Japanese staple seasonings that are Sugar, Soy Sauce and Mirin, just like ‘Simmered Konnyaku (Konjac) & Shiitake’. Today I added Garlic, Toban Djan (Chilli Bean Sauce) and Sesame Oil. The flavour of the dish was so different. I cooked them until the Sauce …
‘Creamy Tomato Prawn Pasta’ is popular. If you are looking for a simple recipe for single serving, try this easy recipe that can be cooked with common ingredients only. If you are cooking for more servings, you can simply multiply this recipe. I use Linguine OR Fettuccine, but you can use your favourite long Pasta. …
Dried Shrimp makes anything more delicious, adding its saltiness, ‘umami’ and lovely flavour to the dish. This is a very simple Cucumber Salad, but a tablespoon of Dried Shrimps take it to next level. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon Dried Shrimps *OR add moreHot Water1 Continental Cucumber *about 300g1/4 teaspoon Salt1 small clove Garlic …
When you cook Choy Sum ‘Namul’, do you blanch Choy Sum? I prefer stir-frying method, but it’s tricky to season it right, because a lot of water comes out from cooked Choy Sum. You can serve this dish straight away, but if you allow it rest for a while, it would taste better. Makes 4 …
It would be easier to work with the dough if you use less water and make it firmer, but you won’t get the chewy texture that Focaccia should have. This ‘Cheese Stuffed Garlic Focaccia’ is not difficult to make, but you need time because the dough needs to rise. If you are in a hurry …
I often cook a curry flavoured Spaghetti dish for lunch. The essential ingredients are Onion, Garlic, Tomato, Curry Powder and Spaghetti. I most likely add thinly sliced Pork OR Beef. Today I used a small can of Mackerel. Quick and easy to cook, nutritious and delicious, and it doesn’t cost me much. If you like …
I had some left over Semi Dried Tomatoes. Today I used them to make this Creamy Soup that I have been craving for a few days. It is silky smooth and very creamy, but you don’t need Flour OR any dairy. The soup is creamy because of Potato. Absolutely simple and easy to cook. Enjoy …
If you like Enoki mushrooms, you probably are familiar with a dish called ‘Nametake’. The other day I cooked a large batch of ‘Nametake’, and I have been enjoying eating it and also using it for cooking. Today I used it to cook this fried rice. So simple, yet delicious. Try it when you cooked …
I had some leftover Frozen Prawns from a bag of Seafood Mix that I used to cook ‘Seafood Chowder’. Today I used the leftover Prawns to cook this rice bowl. I love the combination of Prawn, Egg, Tomato, Garlic and Soy Sauce. Such a simple dish, that is delicious and nutritious, quick and easy to …
I am a huge fan of Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino. Mackerel is my favourite fish. Those two combined can’t go wrong. This dish is absolutely easy to cook and DELICIOUS!!! Today I added Onion as well. It is optional and you can add other vegetables instead, but the cooked Onion adds slight sweetness to …
‘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 …