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 …
Have you seen the very large and thick Asian Mushrooms at green grocer? They are called King Oyster Mushrooms in Melbourne where I live, but you might be familiar with other names such as ‘Eryngii’. King Oyster Mushrooms don’t have particular strong flavour, but the texture is unique. This is my favourite way to cook …
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 …
When you want to cook a side dish of Broccoli, steam-frying with a little bit of Water in a frying pan is truely the quickest and easiest method. I often cook with Olive Oil, Garlic and Chilli. Today I used Sesame Oil and seasoned with Oyster Sauce. Use a large head of Broccoli, but it …
For a long time I wondered why this dish is called ‘Mongolian Beef’. I recently discovered it has nothing to do with Mongolian cuisine. Anyway, it is popular in Melbourne where I live. When I tried to cook it at home, I looked for recipes and I didn’t like all of them, because they were …