The Secret to Perfectly Cooked Mix Vegetables

Stir-frying happens fast over high heat, which can make it tricky to get a mix of different vegetables to cook evenly. My favorite shortcut? Blanch the veggies first! A quick par-boil ensures every vegetable is perfectly tender-crisp. Just be careful not to blanch them too long. You want to keep that satisfying crunch after they … Read more

Ginger Garlic Spinach (Chinese Style)

There are a few ways to cook spinach. In this recipe, I boil the spinach over the stove in quick time. Then I prepare a simple ginger garlic sauce to pour over the boiled spinach. Lots of garlic and ginger are added to enhance the flavour of the sauce. Sharp spinach is used in this … Read more

Chicken Stew with Asian Flavours

This recipe uses a whole chicken cut into smaller pieces with skin and bones for more flavour. You could use any chicken parts of your choice. Cinnamon sticks and cloves are added for a distinct taste to the already flavourful homemade chicken stock. The inclusion of simple ingredients like potatoes, carrots and onions makes this … Read more

Chicken and Pork Meat Balls

A versatile side dish that complements well with other meals like spaghetti, pasta bakes, subway sandwiches etc.. For soup based meals, do not deep fry them, Simply drop them into the soup and boil. It is also good on its own as an appetiser. You can also prepare them and freeze for later use. Please … Read more

Minced Meat Potato Cutlets (Begedil) Recipe

A simple but delicious potato pattie mixed with minced meat, coated with beaten egg and pan fried in oil. The local version is made by deep frying potatoes and shallots and mashed together with minced meat. I’ve decided to cut down the deep frying process of the ingredients by boiling the potato instead and omitting … Read more