Wombok is in season now and very cheap. I bought a whole Wombok the other day, and again I am struggling to use it up. Today I made a soup, and it was surprisingly good, so I decided to share how I made it. I think the key element is Potato Starch that I added …
Last night, my husband and I went to watch ‘Les Miserables’ Arena Show. My husband wanted to have early dinner before we went out. I had Frozen Seafood Mix and nothing else. I was busy, so I placed Rice and Seafood in the rice cooker, and pressed the button. While I was doing other things, …
Chicken Pattie mixture is often very sticky and it can be difficult to roll into patties. You need to wet your hands with Oil OR Water to do it. The other day I discovered that I could form the mixture into patties just like making pancakes. Today I cooked this rice bowl just for myself. …
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 …
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 …
This comforting rice bowl is easy to make. I love the meltingly soft Turnip in this dish, but you can use Daikon (White Radish) instead. Chicken can be replaced with Pork. When I am tired OR not feeling well, this type of dish is what I want to eat. Makes 2 Servings Ingredients 1 Turnip …
It looks yummy, doesn’t it? It is yummy! To cook this dish, you need 1/4 of large Wombok and it is about 500g. It looks a lot but the volume will be significantly reduced when cooked. You can enjoy this dish as a soup, but I recommend to pour it over freshly cooked Rice, warmed …
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 …
When you cook Clams with Sake (Rice Wine), delicious soup is created in the pan. I don’t want to waste it. To enjoy all the delicious soup, I added Harusame Noodles (Bean Thread Noodles) with some extra Stock. This dish is yummy. Makes 2 Servings Ingredients 300g Clams OR ‘Pippi’1 cup Salted Water *1 cup …
I want to share my family’s ‘Ginger & Turnip Soup’ recipe. It is absolutely easy to make, and I guarantee it is a comforting and heart-warming soup. When you go grocery shopping next time, if you find a juicy Turnip, get one and try this soup. I enjoyed the meltingly soft Turnip in the thickened …
This humble soup is delicious, comforting, and of course very nutritious. It is a perfect soup to enjoy on a cold day like today. You can add your favourite Spices, but I added Cumin and Paprika. The soup is a little spicy as I added a pinch of Ground Chilli as well. I recommend to …
My husband’s mother kept telling us Silverbeet (Swiss Chard) would fix not only Cold but everything. Thus, Silverbeet is an essential ingredient for my ‘Get-Well-Soon’ Chicken Soup, but my family members prefer Spinach. Another essential ingredient is fresh Ginger. The most important thing to remember when you cook this soup for a sick person is …