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Marble Cake

2009-03-18T19:44:00.008+07:00

Marble Cake

Ingredients:

150 gr sugar

9 eggs

250 gr flour

200 gr butter, melted

raisins

chocolate essence

Method:

1) Beat sugar and eggs until thick and fluffy.

2) Add flour, mix well.

3) Add butter, mix well.

4) Add raisins, mix well

5) Add chocolate essence to 1/4 of the mixture.

6) Alternately pour yellow and chocolate mixtures, swirl for marble effect.

7) Bake at 180 deg C for 35 minutes.

Yield:

one 22 cm tube pan

Melinjo Cookies

2009-03-18T14:20:00.004+07:00

Melinjo Cookies

Ingredients:

200 gr butter

80 gr sugar

1 egg

150 gr flour

50 gr corn flour

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp salt

150 gr melinjo crackers, blend finely

Method:

1) Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

2) Add egg, mix well.

3) Add flour, corn flour, vanilla and salt, mix well.

4) Add melinjo crackers, mix well.

5) Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

6) Bake at 180 deg C for 15 minutes.

Yield:

40 cookies

White Chocolate Chunk Cookies

2009-03-17T21:29:00.005+07:00

White Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Ingredients:

250 gr butter

150 gr sugar

2 eggs

350 gr flour

1 tsp vanilla

200 gr white chocolate chunks

150 gr cashew nuts

Method:

1) Combine butter and sugar. Mix well.

2) Add eggs, mix well.

3) Add flour and vanilla, mix well.

4) Add white chocolate chunks and cashew nuts, mix well.

5) Bake at 180 deg C for 10 minutes.

Yield:

48 cookies

Klappertaart

2008-09-23T14:11:00.008+07:00

This is the easy and express version of klappertaart, one of the most irresistible desserts in the world ^^

Klappertaart

Ingredients:

200 ml milk

25 gr corn flour

50 gr flour

300 ml milk

80 gr sugar

1/4 tsp salt

3 egg yolks

50 gr butter, melted

200 gr coconut

100 gr almond

50 gr raisins

1 tbsp rum essence

cinnamon powder, omitted

Method:

1) Combine milk, corn flour and flour. Set aside.

2) Heat milk, sugar and salt. Stir until mixture boils.

3) Add flour mixture, stir until mixture boils. Remove from heat.

4) Add egg yolks, mix until well combined.

5) Add butter, mix until well combined.

6) Add coconut, almond, raisins and rum essence. Mix until well combined.

7) Sprinkle with cinnamon powder.

8) Bake at 170 deg C for 60 minutes.

9) After cooled, refrigerate for 60 minutes.

Yield:

one 20 x 20 x 4 cm baking pan

Source:

Modified From Sedap Sekejap

Speculaas

2008-09-01T15:54:00.009+07:00

Speculaas are also called Dutch spice cookies or windmill cookies. Since I have neither speculaas mold nor brown sugar, I use my lovely cookie cutter and white sugar instead. The cookies turn out fine, but I will definitely use brown sugar on my next attempt :)

Speculaas

Ingredients:

100 gr butter

100 gr brown sugar

1 egg

250 gr flour

1 tbsp speculaas spices

1/2 tsp baking powder

Method:

1) Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

2) Add egg, mix until well combined.

3) Add flour, speculaas spices and baking powder, mix until well combined.

4) Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

5) Flatten dough with a rolling pin and cut into shapes.

6) Place cookies to a lightly greased baking tray.

7) Bake at 170 deg C for 15 minutes.

Yield:

50 cookies

Source:

In My Life

Tuna Maki Sushi

2008-08-05T18:58:00.002+07:00

A healthy, delicious and simple meal :)

Tuna Maki Sushi

Ingredients:

nori

sushi rice

toasted sesame seeds

Tuna Filling:

tuna, chopped

boiled eggs, chopped

japanese mayonnaise

Method:

1) Place a layer of nori on the bamboo mat.

2) Spread sushi rice over nori.

3) Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over rice.

4) Flip nori over, so the sushi rice is facing down.

5) Place tuna filling horizontally.

6) Roll mixture into sushi roll.

7) Slice into 6 equal pieces.

8) Serve with soy sauce or teriyaki sauce.

9) Tuna filling: Combine all ingredients, mix well.

Yield:

6 tuna maki sushi

Soft Buns

2008-08-05T14:41:00.004+07:00

These buns are unbelievably light, fluffy and soft! They are delicious eaten plain or with a little spread of butter and jam. Fillings such as cheese, chocolate, sausages and tuna can also be used for variations :D

Soft Buns

Ingredients:

250 gr flour

40 gr sugar

6 gr active dry yeast

1/4 tsp bread improver

2 egg yolks

125 ml cold milk

50 gr butter

1/4 tsp salt

Glazing:

1 egg yolk

1 tbsp milk

Method:

1) Combine flour, sugar, active dry yeast and bread improver in a bowl, mix well.

2) Add egg yolks, mix well.

3) Add cold milk, mix well.

4) Add butter and salt, knead for 20 minutes.

5) Form into ball. Cover with plastic wrap and towel. Let rise for 30 minutes.

6) Punch dough down.

7) Divide dough and shape into 40 gr buns. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

8) Glaze with egg mixture. Sprinkle with desired toppings.

9) Bake at 170 deg C for 15 minutes.

10) Brush tops with melted butter. Cool and serve.

Yield:

12 buns

Source:

Modified From NCC

Green Tea Layer Cake

2008-08-01T16:34:00.004+07:00

This green tea layer cake is made for dear J, as he loves green tea sweets and desserts :D The cake is light, moist, soft and not too sweet. I love the beautiful colour and unique fragrance of green tea. The buttercream also complements the green tea flavour perfectly. I will definitely try using green tea while making bread and cookies, or perhaps I should experiment with other types of tea? :)

Green Tea Layer Cake

Ingredients:

6 egg yolks

30 gr sugar

75 ml oil

100 ml water

105 gr flour

10 gr green tea powder

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

pinch of salt

6 egg whites

1/2 tsp cream of tartar

50 gr sugar

Buttercream:

40 gr butter

40 gr icing sugar

Method:

1) Combine egg yolks and sugar, mix well.

2) Add oil and water, mix well.

3) Add sifted flour, green tea powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt, mix well. Set aside.

4) In another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar for 5 minutes.

5) Add sugar, beat until the mixture is stiff.

6) Fold egg whites into the egg yolk mixture, mix well.

7) Bake at 180 deg C for 20 minutes.

8) After cooled, divide cake into 4 parts.

9) Spread one part with buttercream, place another part on top.

10) Repeat with remaining parts. Slice to serve.

11) Buttercream: Beat butter until light and fluffy. Add sugar, beat until smooth.

Yield:

one 24 x 24 x 4 cm baking pan

Chocolate Layer Cake

2008-07-23T15:51:00.007+07:00

This cake is baked with love to celebrate J's 25th birthday :) An incredibly rich and not-too-sweet chocolate layer cake. The chocolate sponge cake is simple and easy to make, and the bittersweet chocolate ganache is a delight. This recipe is definitely a keeper! :D

Chocolate Layer Cake

Ingredients:

12 egg yolks

8 egg whites

125 gr sugar

75 gr flour

60 gr cocoa powder

25 gr milk powder

1 tsp baking powder

185 gr butter, melted

1/2 tsp chocolate essence

Syrup:

1 1/2 tbsp warm water

1 1/2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp rum essence

Chocolate Ganache:

200 ml whipping cream

400 gr dark cooking chocolate

75 gr butter

Method:

1) Beat eggs and sugar until thick and fluffy.

2) Add flour, cocoa powder, milk powder and baking powder, mix until well combined.

3) Add butter, mix until well combined.

4) Add chocolate essence, mix until well combined.

4) Bake at 180 deg C for 40 minutes.

5) After cooled, divide cake into 3 layers evenly.

6) Place one layer, brush with syrup and spread chocolate ganache over cake.

7) Repeat with remaining layers, spread remaining chocolate ganache over top and sides.

8) Syrup: Mix warm water, sugar and rum essence until well combined.

9) Chocolate ganache: Heat whipping cream. Add dark cooking chocolate, mix well. Add butter, mix well. Cool.

Yield:

one 22 cm round baking pan

Source:

Modified From Sedap Sekejap

Swiss Roll

2008-07-18T08:45:00.005+07:00

I had a serious craving for swiss roll last night. It was on my mind before I slept and I started to think about it again when I just opened my eyes in the morning! Fortunately, swiss roll is very quick and easy to make. Before noon, I am busy indulging myself with the lovely and sweet swiss roll :D

Swiss Roll

Ingredients:

7 egg yolks

4 egg whites

80 gr sugar

50 gr flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp vanilla crystal

1 tbsp milk powder

1 tbsp water

1 tsp emulsifier, omitted

65 gr butter, melted

strawberry jam

Method:

1) Beat all ingredients, except butter, until thick and fluffy.

2) Add butter, mix until well combined.

3) Bake at 170 deg C for 20 minutes.

4) After cooled, spread strawberry jam over cake.

5) Roll cake, trim edges and cut into slices to serve.

Yield:

one 24 x 24 x 4 cm baking pan

Source:

Dapur Bunda

Mocha Langue De Chat Cookies

2008-05-30T15:38:00.011+07:00

These cookies are crispy, not too sweet and the mocha flavour is just lovely. Add some instant coffee for a stronger flavour, or use lesser mocha essence for a more subtle one. They also make a perfect companion for some vanilla ice cream :D

Mocha Langue De Chat Cookies

Ingredients:

250 gr butter

200 gr sugar

100 ml egg whites

1/2 tsp vanilla essence

1 tsp mocha essence

200 gr flour

50 gr corn flour

Method:

1) Cream butter and sugar till fluffy.

2) Add egg whites, vanilla essence and mocha essence, mix until well combined.

3) Add flour and corn flour, mix until well combined.

4) Place mixture in a piping bag.

5) Pipe into a lightly greased baking tray.

6) Bake at 150 deg C for 20 minutes.

French Fries

2008-05-26T21:52:00.004+07:00

Crispy outside. Tender inside. Serve warm with tomato sauce. Quick, easy and tasty :D

French Fries

Ingredients:

potatoes

cold salt water

oil

salt

Method:

1) Peel potatoes and cut into strips.

2) Soak in cold salt water for 1 hour.

3) Drain and pat dry potatoes.

4) Fry potatoes until they turn golden brown.

5) Drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt.

Brownies

2008-05-26T21:50:00.001+07:00

This is the second batch of brownies within a week. J definitely adores this 'crispy top and gooey centre' brownies :) Try eating the warm brownies with cold ice cream for a heavenly delicious experience :D

Brownies

Ingredients:

165 gr dark chocolate

80 gr butter

130 gr flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp vanilla

3 tbsp cocoa powder

2 eggs

120 gr sugar

1/2 tsp salt

Method:

1) Chocolate mixture: Melt dark chocolate in a microwave. Add butter, mix well.

2) Flour mixture: Combine flour, baking powder, vanilla and cocoa powder.

3) Combine eggs, sugar and salt, mix well.

3) Add chocolate mixture, mix well.

4) Add flour mixture, mix well.

5) Bake at 180 deg C for 25 minutes.

6) Cool and serve.

Source:

Modified From Sexy Chef

Steamed Cake

2008-04-29T14:23:00.004+07:00

Steamed cake or bolu kukus is a healthy option when you are craving for something sweet. It uses only 2 eggs and no butter at all! ^^ Mix some batter with colourings, essence or cocoa powder, and voila! You have your beautiful and colourful steamed cake :)

Steamed Cake

Ingredients:

2 eggs

160 gr sugar

1 tsp emulsifier

250 gr flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp vanilla essence

175 ml milk

Method:

1) Combine eggs, sugar and emulsifier. Mix at high speed for 5 minutes.

2) Add flour, baking powder, vanilla essence and milk. Mix at low speed for 5 minutes.

3) Pour into moulds until 3/4 full.

4) Steam for 10 minutes.

Mochi

2008-04-23T15:33:00.004+07:00

Mochi is a traditional japanese snack, which is very sweet, soft, chewy and cute :D Chocolate, coconut, red bean and strawberry jam can also be used for variations.

Mochi

Ingredients:

1 cup glutinous rice flour

1/4 cup sugar

1 cup water

pandan essence

1/2 cup peanuts, toasted and grounded

1/4 cup sugar

1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

Method:

1) Combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, water and pandan essence, mix well.

2) Pour into microwaveable dish, cover with plastic wrap.

3) Microwave on high for 3 minutes.

4) Remove plastic wrap, set aside to cool.

5) Shape into balls and coat with peanut mixture.

6) Peanut mixture: Combine peanuts, sugar and sesame seeds, mix well.

Source:

Paws Are For Cooking

Churros

2008-04-17T15:24:00.007+07:00

Churros or Spanish doughnuts always remind me of Melbourne. Me and J would drive all the way to Queen Victoria Market just to buy them from the churros van. We could eat a dozen of them in one go :D My homemade churros are crisp outside and moist inside, very similar to the ones we had back in Melbourne. For a more sinful treat, try dipping your churros in chocolate ^^

Churros

Ingredients:

75 gr butter

250 ml water

a pinch of salt

115 gr flour

15 gr sugar

2 eggs

Method:

1) Heat butter, water and salt. Stir until mixture starts to boil.

2) Add flour and sugar, mix until well combined. Remove from heat.

3) Add eggs, mix until well combined.

4) Place batter in a pastry bag.

5) Pipe into hot oil.

6) Deep-fry until golden brown over medium heat.

7) Drain excess oil. Dip in chocolate or sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Serve warm.

Cheese Chiffon Cake

2008-04-12T12:08:00.010+07:00

This cake is very cheesy, fluffy, light and yummy. Definitely one of our family's favourite cakes :D

Cheese Chiffon Cake

Ingredients:

6 egg yolks

50 gr sugar

100 ml oil

100 ml water

75 gr cheddar cheese, grated

125 gr flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp vanilla

pinch of salt

6 egg whites

1/2 tsp cream of tartar

75 gr sugar

Method:

1) Combine egg yolks and sugar, mix well.

2) Add oil and water, mix well.

3) Add cheddar cheese, mix well.

4) Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla and salt, mix well. Set aside.

4) In another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar for 5 minutes.

5) Add sugar, beat until mixture is stiff.

6) Fold egg whites into the egg yolk mixture, mix well.

7) Bake at 180 deg C for about 30 minutes.

8) Invert cake and cool completely in pan.

9) Loosen the edges and shake the pan to remove cake. Serve.

Black Chiffon Cake

2008-04-11T08:50:00.003+07:00

After two failed attempts, I decide to give it one last try. To my delight, the cake is a success! ^^ It is light, fluffy, moist and soft. Also, the black glutinous rice flour gives the cake a totally unique flavour.

Black Chiffon Cake

Ingredients:

6 egg yolks

50 gr sugar

75 ml oil

100 ml water

40 gr black glutinous rice flour

85 gr flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp vanilla

pinch of salt

6 egg whites

1/2 tsp cream of tartar

75 gr sugar

Method:

1) Combine egg yolks and sugar, mix well.

2) Add oil and water, mix well.

3) Add black glutinous rice flour, flour, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla and salt, mix well. Set aside.

4) In another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar for 5 minutes.

5) Add sugar, beat until mixture is stiff.

6) Fold egg whites into the egg yolk mixture, mix well.

7) Bake at 180 deg C for about 30 minutes.

8) Invert cake and cool completely in pan.

9) Loosen the edges and shake the pan to remove cake. Serve.

Kimchi

2008-04-09T10:48:00.005+07:00

Kimchi is a traditional korean dish that goes well with almost anything and everything. It can be served as a side dish, eaten with rice, or cooked in stews. A wide variety of seasonings and vegetables can be used to make kimchi. Surprisingly, making kimchi is not as difficult as I imagine. I will definitely make this again, but using a different vegetable :)

Kimchi

Ingredients:

1500 gr napa cabbage

200 gr salt

2000 ml water

2 tbsp glutinous rice flour

375 ml water

10 cloves garlic, minced

2 cm ginger, minced

2 tbsp fish sauce

1 tbsp sugar

3 tbsp gochugaru

100 gr leeks, cut lengthwise

200 gr chives, cut lengthwise

Method:

1) Cut cabbage into desired size.

2) Combine salt and water. Let cabbage sit in salt water for 5 hours.

3) Drain salt water. Rinse cabbage and squeeze to remove excess water.

4) Combine cabbage and glutinous rice flour mixture, mix until well combined.

5) Store in airtight container. Leave 3 cm of empty space from the container lid.

6) Let ferment at room temperature overnight. Then refrigerate.

7) Glutinous rice flour mixture: cook glutinous rice flour in water for 4 minutes until mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool.

8) Add garlic, ginger, fish sauce, sugar and gochugaru. Mix well.

9) Add leeks and chives. Mix well.

Egg Coated Peanuts

2008-04-07T14:07:00.004+07:00

Egg coated peanuts are a popular snack in Indonesia. I am making the sweet version in order to tame my sweet tooth. For a savoury version, try adding some garlic, coriander seeds or even chili powder ^^

Egg Coated Peanuts

Ingredients:

1 egg

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp vanilla

70 gr sugar

150 gr peanuts

200 gr flour and sago flour

Method:

1) Combine egg, salt, vanilla and sugar, mix well.

2) Add peanuts, mix well.

3) Coat peanuts with flour and sago flour. Shake off excess flour.

4) Deep-fry until golden brown over medium heat.

5) Drain excess oil. Set aside to cool. Store in airtight container.

Rum Raisin Ice Mambo

2008-04-04T18:36:00.001+07:00

I have always loved rum raisin. Every cake, crepe, ice cream and pudding with rum raisin in it definitely goes to my favourite list :D This rum raisin ice mambo is no exception. Initially, I am worried about combining rum raisin and coconut milk. However, I am so delighted when the ice mambo turns out fine and yummy :D

Rum Raisin Ice Mambo

Ingredients:

100 ml coconut milk

250 ml water

40 gr sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 tbsp rum essence

1 tbsp corn flour, mix with 3 tbsp water

40 gr raisins, soaked in rum

Method:
1) Combine coconut milk, water, sugar, salt and vanilla. Cook until mixture boils.

2) Add rum essence and corn flour, mix well. Remove from heat.

3) Add raisins, mix well.
4) After cooled, pour mixture into ice mambo plastic bags. Seal with a knot.
5) Freeze.

Yield:
5 ice mambo

Durian Ice Mambo

2008-04-02T20:16:00.005+07:00

When you have too much durian sitting in your freezer, try to make some durian ice mambo. They are very easy and simple to make, compared to making durian cake or durian jam :D

Durian Ice Mambo

Ingredients:

150 gr durian

200 ml water

100 ml coconut milk

100 ml water

15 gr sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tbsp durian essence

Method:

1) Cook durian until mixture starts to thicken.

2) Add coconut milk, water, sugar, salt and durian essence. Cook until mixture boils. Remove from heat.

3) After cooled, pour mixture into ice mambo plastic bags. Seal with a knot.

4) Freeze.

Yield:

8 ice mambo

Mung Bean Ice Mambo

2008-03-30T14:48:00.008+07:00

A traditional Indonesian ice cream made from mung bean and coconut milk. Mung bean can also be replaced with black glutinous rice, red bean, coconut flesh, durian, jackfruit or raspberry flavoured syrup. It definitely makes a perfect treat for a lovely afternoon :D

Mung Bean Ice Mambo

Ingredients:

100 gr mung bean, soaked overnight

400 ml water

200 ml coconut milk

400 ml water

80 gr sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp pandan essence

1/2 tbsp corn flour, mix with 1 tbsp water

Method:

1) Cook mung bean until there is very little water left.

2) Add coconut milk, water, sugar, salt, vanilla and pandan essence. Cook until mixture boils.

3) Add corn flour, mix well. Remove from heat.

4) After cooled, pour mixture into ice mambo plastic bags. Seal with a knot.

5) Freeze.

Yield:

10 ice mambo

Mapo Tofu

2008-03-25T17:31:00.007+07:00

This mapo tofu is quite different from the original dish. First, it does not use the famous sichuan peppercorns as I do not have them at home. Second, this mapo tofu is not only spicy, but also sweet, as I use lots of sweet soy sauce and sugar. Nevertheless, I love this version of mapo tofu, as it satisfies my sweet tooth very well :D They taste even better when served warm with a bowl of rice :)

Mapo Tofu

Ingredients:

50 gr pork, minced

1/2 block tofu, cubed

1 chili pepper, sliced

1/2 tbsp corn flour, mixed with 1 tbsp water

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 onion, chopped

1 slice ginger

1 tbsp gochujang

1 tbsp dark soy sauce

2 tbsp sweet soy sauce

1 tbsp rice wine

1 tsp chicken stock powder

1/2 tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp pepper

1 cup water

Method:

1) Stir-fry garlic, onion and ginger in oil until fragrant.

2) Add pork, stir-fry until cooked.

3) Add gochujang, soy sauce, rice wine, chicken stock powder, sugar, pepper and water. Mix well.

4) Add tofu and chili pepper, simmer for 5 minutes.

5) Add cornstarch, mix until sauce thickens.

6) Serve warm with rice.

Bagelen

2008-03-25T15:19:00.008+07:00

I am sending the bagelen below for DMBLGIT photo event :)

When you have no idea on what to do with the bread on your dining table, try making bagelen. This is one of the best ways to use up your bread. You can use the plain white bread or french baguette. For topping variations, you can add cheese, garlic, parsley and pizza seasoning. Bagelen is very crispy and delicious when served with a cup of hot tea :)

The second and third pictures are tributes to my lovely baking tray. She has been keeping me company for almost 3 years now :) She has been involved in the production of cookies, rolls, popcorn, french fries and many others, including this yummy bagelen :D Hopefully, she will continue working in my oven regardless of all her cuts and scratches ^^

Bagelen

Ingredients:

8 slices white bread

100 gr butter

80 gr sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

Method:

1) Cut white bread into strips.

2) Cream butter, sugar and vanilla until fluffy.

3) Spread buttercream over white bread.

4) Bake at 160 deg C for 20 minutes.

Yield:

32 bagelen

Cheese Sponge Cake

2008-03-19T13:35:00.009+07:00

Simple vanilla sponge cake sprinkled with cheese: to celebrate the start of a long weekend :)

Cheese Sponge Cake

Ingredients:

5 eggs

75 gr sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

75 gr flour

1 tbsp milk powder

100 gr butter, melted

whipped cream

cheese, grated

Method:

1) Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and fluffy.

2) Add flour and milk powder, mix until well combined.

3) Add butter, mix until well combined.

4) Bake at 180 deg C for 20 minutes.

5) After cooled, spread whipped cream and sprinkle cheese over cake.

Yield:

one 22 x 22 x 4 cm baking pan

Sweet Peanuts And Potato Chips

2008-03-17T12:34:00.005+07:00

Try these sweet peanuts and potato chips with rice for a light meal, or serve as snack while watching your favourite movie at home :D

Sweet Peanuts And Potato Chips

Ingredients:

500 gr potatoes

150 gr peanuts

1 tbsp oil

5 shallots, pounded

2 cloves garlic, pounded

2 red chillies, pounded

2 cm galangal, crushed

2 salam leaves

75 ml coconut milk

100 gr sugar

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp lemon water

Method:

1) Potatoes: Slice potatoes. Rinse potatoes 3 times until water runs clear. Soak in cold water. Drain water. Deep-fry until golden brown. Drain excess oil. Set aside to cool.

2) Peanuts: Deep-fry until golden brown. Drain excess oil. Set aside to cool.

3) Mix potatoes and peanuts until well combined. Set aside.

4) Stir-fry shallots, garlic, chillies, galangal and salam leaves in oil until fragrant.

5) Add coconut milk, sugar, salt and lemon water. Cook over low heat until mixture thickens. Remove from heat.

6) Add potatoes and peanuts. Mix until well combined.

7) Cool and serve.

Cream Puffs

2008-03-12T09:05:00.005+07:00

I love cream puffs! They are heavenly delicious and make an impressive dessert :D Cream puffs are believed to have originated from the 17th century. These days, the old-fashioned delicacy is making a splash all over the continents. There are Beard Papa, Big E and Choux Factory: all of them sell cream puffs as their signature food! Beard Papa even offers green tea, earl grey tea, strawberry and pumpkin custard fillings! *very tempting ar* However, the best one is definitely my mom's homemade cream puffs :)

Cream Puffs

Ingredients:

125 gr butter

250 ml water

1/2 tsp salt

150 gr flour

4 eggs

Custard Filling:

200 ml milk

70 gr sugar

a pinch of salt

25 gr corn flour

1 egg yolk

2 tbsp rum essence

Method:

1) Heat butter, water and salt. Stir until mixture boils.

2) Add flour, mix until well combined. Remove from heat.

3) Add eggs, mix until well combined.

4) Place batter in a pastry bag.

5) Pipe into a lightly greased baking tray.

6) Bake at 200 deg C for 25 minutes.

7) Custard filling: Heat milk, sugar and salt. Stir until mixture boils. Remove from heat.

8) Mix corn flour, egg yolk and a little milk.

9) Pour into milk mixture, cook until mixture thickens. Remove from heat.

10) After cooled, add rum essence, mix until well combined.

Yield:

24 giant puffs

Cheese Muffins

2008-03-10T15:04:00.006+07:00

These are definitely my kind of muffins! They are fluffy, moist and very easy to make :D Overall, they make perfect treats for a lazy afternoon :)

Cheese Muffins

Ingredients:

125 gr butter

60 ml water

a pinch of salt

175 gr flour

2 eggs

1/2 tsp vanilla

70 gr sugar

1 tsp baking powder

40 gr cheese, cubed

Method:

1) Heat butter, water and salt. Stir until mixture boils.

2) Pour mixture over flour, mix until mixture is warm.

3) Add eggs and vanilla, mix until well combined.

4) Add sugar and baking powder, mix until well combined.

5) Add cheese, mix until well combined.

6) Spoon batter to fill 2/3 of the muffin cups.

7) Bake at 160 deg C for 20 minutes.

Yield:

10 muffins

Egg Tarts

2008-03-03T14:32:00.015+07:00

These egg tarts are specially baked for J :) Basically, he loves anything and everything to do with custard, so hopefully he will like them. The egg tarts have beautiful shape, they remind me of my first sunflowers from J *blush* (^^)

Egg Tarts

Pâte sucrée:

125 gr butter

45 gr sugar

1 egg yolk

1/2 egg white

1/2 tsp vanilla

200 gr flour

Custard Filling:

250 ml water

70 ml condensed milk

3 eggs

1 tsp rum

1/2 tsp vanilla

Method:

1) Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

2) Add egg and vanilla, mix until well combined.

3) Add flour, mix until well combined.

4) Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

5) Press dough into tart moulds.

6) Bake pate sucree at 170 deg C for 10 minutes.

7) Pour custard filling into pâte sucrées.

8) Bake at 170 deg C for 15 minutes.

9) Custard filling: Mix water, condensed milk, eggs, rum and vanilla until well combined. Sift and pour into pâte sucrées.

Yield:

19 tarts

Oatmeal White Chocolate Chunk Cookies

2008-02-29T15:01:00.009+07:00

If you want cookies that are crispy on the edges, soft and chewy in the center, sweet and indulging, yet make you feel less guilty about eating them, then... these cookies are perfect for you! While you are happily munching them, just think of all nutritional benefits that the oatmeal brings, and forget about the bad bad butter, sugar and chocolate combo :D

These cookies remind me of my favourite white chocolate chunk macadamia cookies from Mrs Field's, perhaps due to their similar texture. Overall, the recipe is a keeper and these cookies will be regulars in my tupperware :)

Oatmeal White Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Ingredients:

113 gr butter

120 gr sugar

1 egg

1 tbsp milk

1 tsp vanilla

140 gr flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

113 gr oatmeal

50 gr white chocolate, chopped

Method:

1) Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

2) Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

3) Add egg, milk and vanilla, mix until well combined.

4) Add flour mixture, mix at low speed for 1 minute.

4) Add oatmeal and white chocolate chunks, mix well.

5) Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

6) Scoop the dough and place them 5 cm apart.

7) Bake at 170 deg C for 12 minutes.

Yield:

40 cookies

Spicy Beef And Carrot Soup

2008-02-28T12:49:00.004+07:00

I am in the mood for soup :D

Spicy Beef And Carrot Soup

Ingredients:

250 gr beef, diced

200 gr carrot, sliced

2 eggs

spring onion

1 tbsp sesame oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp gochujang

1/2 tsp gochugaru

1 tsp soy sauce

salt and pepper to taste

water

Method:

1) Stir-fry garlic in sesame oil in a pressure cooker until fragrant.

2) Add gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, salt, pepper and water. Mix well.

3) Add beef. Cook for 30 minutes.

4) Add carrot. Cook for 10 minutes.

5) Crack eggs on hot soup. Garnish with spring onion. Serve warm.

Javanese Beef Soup

2008-02-27T14:01:00.006+07:00

I miss home. I miss being daddy's little girl and spending time with mom in her kitchen. In a situation like this, I try to make dishes that will bring me the warm feeling of home. I remember mom loves to cook javanese beef soup or rawon soup for me. I decide to make the soup with instant rawon spice (I am so glad and thankful people invented instant spices) :D

The soup turns out hearty and flavourful, but lacks a certain something. I believe the missing something is mom's unlimited love and passion: the main ingredient that she always uses to bake and cook for her family. Thank you dad and mom, for giving me beautiful childhood memories and most importantly, the love and passion for baking :)

Javanese Beef Soup or Rawon Soup

Ingredients:

250 gr beef, diced

250 gr chayote, peeled and diced

1/2 spring onion, cut into 5 cm lengths

1 package instant rawon spice

water

fried shallots

bean sprouts

shrimp crackers

Method:

1) Stir-fry instant rawon spice in a pressure cooker until fragrant.

2) Add beef and water. Cook for 30 minutes.

3) Add chayote and spring onion. Cook for 5 minutes.

4) Sprinkle with fried shallots. Serve warm with bean sprouts and shrimp crackers.

Milk And Melon Jelly

2008-02-27T14:00:00.002+07:00

We can't get enough of the mango jelly! So I make another batch, but this time it is in melon flavour :)

Milk And Melon Jelly

Ingredients:

15 gr konnyaku jelly powder with melon flavour

90 gr sugar

700 ml milk

melon, cut into small pieces

Method:

1) Place melon pieces in the konnyaku jelly moulds.

2) Combine konnyaku jelly powder, sugar and milk.

3) Stir until the mixture starts to boil.

4) Remove from heat, keep stirring for a few minutes.

5) Pour mixture into moulds.

6) Chill to set. Serve cold.

Yield:

24 little jellies

Milk And Mango Jelly

2008-02-26T13:18:00.005+07:00

Serve as a light and refreshing dessert, or a cooling summer treat :)

Milk And Mango Jelly

Ingredients:

15 gr konnyaku jelly powder with mango flavour

90 gr sugar

700 ml milk

mango, cut into small pieces

Method:

1) Place mango pieces in the konnyaku jelly moulds.

2) Combine konnyaku jelly powder, sugar and milk.

3) Stir until the mixture starts to boil.

4) Remove from heat, keep stirring for a few minutes.

5) Pour mixture into moulds.

6) Chill to set. Serve cold.

Yield:

24 little jellies

Stir-Fried String Bean With Garlic And Dry Shrimp

2008-02-26T13:16:00.002+07:00

Stir-Fried String Bean With Garlic And Dry Shrimp

Ingredients:

1 tbsp oil

5 cloves garlic, sliced

30 gr dry shrimp, soaked to soften, retain water

300 gr string bean, sliced diagonally

1 tsp fish sauce

salt to taste

Method:

1) Stir-fry garlic and dry shrimp in oil until fragrant.

2) Add string bean. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.

3) Add fish sauce, salt and water from dry shrimp. Cook until tender.

4) Serve warm.

From Me To You

2008-02-25T00:16:00.002+07:00

We have three anniversaries to celebrate: the first time we were together, the day we registered our marriage and our beautiful wedding day. Today is our second anniversary. It has been two years since we signed our marriage certificates. Wow, time really flies... Happy anniversary my lov :)

Through good times...

And bad times...

We will be together...

Forever and always :)

Create precious memories together.

Discover new things about each other.

Build a life rich in love and laughter.

Strengthen a marriage that defines forever.

[ joanna fuhs ]

Anywere Is Possible

2008-02-24T18:42:00.004+07:00

When I was little, I had lots of surprisingly creative imaginations: having an aladdin lamp, being an invisible girl, being able to time travel and last but not least, having the ability to teleport.

Jumper, the new fantasy flick, is basically about people with extraordinary gift: the gift to teleport anywhere in the world at any time. I am impressed with the beautiful cinematography and special effects as these people jump across london, new york, tokyo, rome, etc...

Somehow, the movie brings back those cute imaginations of mine. If I were able to teleport, the first place that I want to go is definitely melbourne chinatown as King Of Kings serves the best "egg chiffon on rice" in town :D

Our Saturday Trip

2008-02-23T21:53:00.006+07:00

Bekasi: In search for a lovely koi fish that will blow J's heart away :)

Cinnamon Rolls

2008-02-22T09:54:00.010+07:00

My first lovely encounter with cinnamon rolls was back in the late-nineties, during my secondary years in Singapore. When I walked past the Saint Cinnamon shop at Wisma Atria, I was instantly allured to the aroma of these rolls... and ended up spoiling myself with these luscious treats ^^

I make two types of cinnamon rolls: the original and the sinfully yummy chocolate chip cinnamon rolls ^^ For a first attempt, the cinnamon rolls turn out quite well. The shapes are lovely and they are deliciously sweet. I will definitely make them again, as they make a perfect comfort food and leave the kitchen with that special, sexy aroma :D

Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

160 gr flour

100 gr sugar

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 package active dry yeast

115 gr butter, melted

375 ml warm milk

2 eggs

160 gr flour

About 480 gr flour

Method:

1) Combine flour, sugar, salt and active dry yeast in a bowl.

2) Add butter and milk, mix at medium speed for 2 minutes.

3) Add eggs and flour, mix at high speed for 1 minute.

4) Add enough flour to form soft dough.

5) Place on lightly floured surface, knead for 10 minutes.

6) Form into ball. Cover with plastic wrap and towel. Let rise for 30 minutes.

7) Punch dough down. Divide in half for easier rolling.

8) Place on lightly floured surface, roll each dough into 25 cm x 35 cm rectangle.

9) Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.

10) Roll dough and cut into individual rolls. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

11) Bake at 190 deg C for 20-25 minutes.

12) Cool in a pan and drizzle frosting over warm rolls. Serve warm.

Frosting:

200 gr icing sugar

1 tbsp warm milk

1/2 tsp vanilla

Method:

1) Mix sugar, milk and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Yield:

25 cinnamon rolls

Stir-Fried Yam Bean

2008-02-20T10:35:00.007+07:00

Yam bean is also known as bengkuang, jicama, chinese potato and mexican turnip. Due to its sweet, juicy and crunchy characteristics, it is often used to substitute bamboo shoots and water chestnuts. As a vegetable, yam bean is very versatile as it blends easily with most ingredients and seasonings. It can be eaten raw in both vegetable and fruit salads, cooked as various sweet and savoury dishes, or used as fillings for popiah, lumpia or spring roll (whatever the name is) :D

My stir-fried yam bean is actually a lighter version of popiah fillings (plus string beans and minus the egg, bean sprouts, peanuts and sweet sauce). The dish is easy to make and it is joyfully delicious ^^

Stir-Fried Yam Bean

Ingredients:

2 tsp oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

25 gr dry shrimp, soaked to soften, retain water

400 gr yam bean, peeled, grated, excess water removed

100 gr string bean, sliced

50 gr carrot, cubed

1 1/2 tbsp sugar

a pinch of salt

Method:

1) Stir-fry garlic and dry shrimp in oil until fragrant.

2) Add yam bean, string bean, and carrot. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.

3) Add sugar, salt and water from dry shrimp. Cook until tender.

4) Serve warm.

Sweet Popcorn

2008-02-17T20:10:00.009+07:00

Popcorn is the signature snack of cinemas all around the world. I love to munch on popcorn at cinemas, it makes watching movies even more fun! :D This time, the homemade popcorn will be my sweet companion while watching the best crime show on TV: CSI ^^

Sweet Popcorn

Ingredients:

1 cup unpopped popcorn

115 gr butter

225 gr sugar

3 tbsp honey

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp vanilla

Method:

1) Make popcorn using a popcorn maker.

2) Mix butter, sugar and honey. Stir until mixture boils.

3) Boil mixture without stirring for 4 minutes.

4) Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla.

5) Pour mixture over popcorn.

6) Bake at 150 deg C for 15 minutes. Stir well after 10 minutes.

Pork Patties

2008-02-15T09:40:00.008+07:00

An easy recipe to use up your leftover pork mince. Serve warm with sweet vinegar sauce :)

Pork Patties

Ingredients:

150 gr pork and prawn, minced

50 gr carrot, cubed

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp peppercorns, crushed

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1/2 tbsp light soy sauce

1/2 tsp salt

Method:

1) Mix pork, prawn, carrot and seasoning ingredients.

2) Marinate mixture for 30 minutes.

3) Divide mixture into 8 portions. Shape into patties.

4) Bake at 200 deg C for 20 minutes.

Sweet Vinegar Sauce

Ingredients:

75 ml water

1/2 tsp vinegar

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp peanuts, roasted and crushed

Method:

1) Mix water, vinegar, salt and sugar.

2) Stir over heat for 10 minutes until sugar dissolves and caramelizes.

3) Remove from heat, add peanuts and mix well.

Bak Kwa

2008-02-14T13:22:00.010+07:00

Bak kwa is also called rou gan, long yoke, barbecued dried pork or chinese jerky. Whatever the name is, bak kwa is one of the best pork delicacies that I've ever tasted. When I was little, I would be so happy when someone went to Singapore and bought me Bee Cheng Hiang bak kwa :D Nowadays, I can easily buy Bee Cheng Hiang bak kwa at Jakarta. However, I feel challenged to make them by myself, so I search for recipes all over the web, adding and adjusting ingredients here and there, and voila: my first homemade bak kwa! :D

For a first attempt, the result is pretty good ^^ The taste is different from my favourite BCH bak kwa, but it is delicious in its own way. The texture is tender and chewy. Overall, I am quite satisfied with the result. However, on my second attempt, I will make a thinner bak kwa and grill it after baking. Yummm :D

Bak Kwa

Ingredients:

600 gr pork, minced

110 gr sugar

10 gr salt

1 tbsp chinese red wine

1 tsp five-spice powder

1 tbsp red yeast rice, finely pounded

Method:

1) Mix pork and seasoning ingredients.

2) Marinate pork for 1 hour.

3) Place pork on a baking tray covered with baking paper.

4) Spread the pork thinly.

5) Bake at 160 deg C for 45-60 minutes.

6) Use scissors to cut meat into pieces.

7) Cool and serve.

Pork Lettuce Wrap

2008-02-14T12:08:00.008+07:00

A refreshing and light dish that serves well as an appetizer or part of the main course. It also makes a great dish for entertaining friends and family. The crisp and cold lettuce leaves, together with the warm and flavourful filling create an amazing combination! :D

Pork Lettuce Wrap

Ingredients:

200 gr pork, minced

150 gr carrot, cubed

3 iceberg lettuce leaves, shredded

1 tbsp light soy sauce

1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1/2 tbsp chinese red wine

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp sesame oil

a pinch of pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp oil

iceberg lettuce leaves

Method:

1) Mix pork, carrot, lettuce and seasoning ingredients.

2) Marinate pork mixture for 10 minutes.

3) Stir-fry garlic in oil until fragrant.

4) Add pork mixture, stir-fry until cooked.

5) Serve and wrap with lettuce leaves.

Happy Chinese New Year 2008!

2008-02-08T22:50:00.001+07:00

Chinese new year is here! It is time for family reunions, sweets, cookies, and all the yummy yummy food :D May the new year brings us happiness, good health, good luck and prosperity :)

Cornflake Cookies

2008-02-06T15:19:00.001+07:00

Celebrate chinese new year with these crunchy cornflake cookies! May the new year be as sweet and yummy as the cookies, cheers! :D

Cornflake Cookies

Ingredients:

200 gr butter

100 gr sugar

1 egg yolk

1/2 tsp vanilla essence

200 gr flour

125 gr cornflake

Method:

1) Beat butter, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla essence until creamy.

2) Add flour, mix at low speed until well combined.

3) Add cornflakes, mix at low speed until well combined.

4) Cover and refrigerate for 5 minutes.

5) Roll into balls and place on a lightly greased baking tray.

6) Bake at 160 deg C for 25 minutes.

Yield:

70 cookies

Source:

Keluarga Cemara

Langue De Chat Cookies

2008-02-06T08:49:00.000+07:00

No chinese new year celebration will be complete without cookies. Let us celebrate this festive season with the crispy langue de chat cookies! Happy feasting :D

Langue De Chat Cookies

Ingredients:

250 gr butter

200 gr sugar

100 ml egg whites

1 tsp vanilla essence

200 gr flour

50 gr corn flour

Method:

1) Cream butter and sugar till fluffy.

2) Add egg whites and vanilla essence, mix until well combined.

3) Add flour and corn flour, mix until well combined.

4) Place mixture in a piping bag.

5) Pipe into a lightly greased baking tray.

6) Bake at 150 deg C for 20 minutes.

Yield:

190 cookies

Cheese Cookies

2008-02-06T08:27:00.002+07:00

These cookies are very crunchy and they are shaped like stars. Wish upon the star cookie and may your chinese new year wish come true... :)

Cheese Cookies

Ingredients:

175 gr butter

2 egg yolks

225 gr flour

150 gr grated cheese

Method:

1) Beat butter and egg yolks until fluffy.

2) Add flour, mix until well combined.

3) Add cheese, mix until well combined.

4) Flatten dough with a rolling pin and cut into shapes.

5) Place cookies to a lightly greased baking tray.

6) Brush the tops with egg yolk and sprinkle with cheese.

7) Bake at 160 deg C for 25 minutes.

Yield:

120 cookies

Source:

Anchor

Cheese Sago Cookies

2008-02-02T17:07:00.003+07:00

You can find these cookies almost everywhere during chinese new year. They are melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are perfect for serving family and guests. Since the cookies are made for chinese new year, they have to be stored far far away, or me and J will keep grabbing, munching and gobbling them away :D

Cheese Sago Cookies

Ingredients:

100 gr margarine

125 gr sugar

1 egg

25 ml milk

300 gr sago flour

100 gr grated cheddar cheese

Method:

1) Dry fry sago flour over low heat for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

2) Cream margarine and sugar till fluffy.

3) Add egg, mix until well combined.

4) Add milk, mix until well combined.

5) Add sago flour, mix until well combined.

6) Add cheese, mix until well combined.

7) Place batter in a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.

8) Pipe into a lightly greased baking tray.

9) Bake at 170 deg C for 15 minutes.

Yield:

90 cookies

Source:

Sedap Sekejap

Durian Cake

2008-01-29T15:13:00.002+07:00

Durian is the kind of fruit that you either hate or love. Some find it bitter, soft and the smell is intolerable. However, to the durian lovers, the fruit is fragrant, rich, sweet and intoxicating. So... what is your choice? :D

Durian Cake

Ingredients:

75 ml milk

135 gr butter

125 gr durian

150 gr flour

5 eggs

150 gr sugar

1 tsp vanilla essence

Method:

1) Heat milk and butter over low heat until butter melts. Do not boil.

2) Add durian and flour, whisk until smooth. Set aside.

3) Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla essence until thick and fluffy.

4) Add egg mixture to durian mixture, mix well.

6) Bake au-bain-marie at 180 deg C for 45 minutes.

7) Cool and serve.

Yield:

one 20 x 20 x 5 cm baking pan

Cheese Langue De Chat Cookies

2008-01-25T17:49:00.005+07:00

Langues de chat are classic french cookies. These cookies are also called cat's tongue or "lidah kucing" in Indonesian. Most recipes tend to ask for more egg yolks, leaving you with a giant lot of leftover egg whites. If you are bored with egg white omelette, angel cake, meringue, mousse, etc... this recipe will ensure that you put a good use of the egg whites :)

For a little twist, I make the cheese version of langues de chat. The cookies are very crispy, but once you put them in your mouth, they will melt instantly, leaving you with the buttery, cheesy and sugary feeling. Dipping langues de chat in melted white chocolate will be a more sinful and sexy way to enjoy them :D

Cheese Langue De Chat Cookies

Ingredients:

250 gr butter

140 gr sugar

75 ml eggs

225 gr flour

60 gr corn flour

150 gr grated cheddar cheese

Method:

1) Sift flour and corn flour.

2) Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

3) Add eggs, mix until well combined.

4) Add flour, mix until well combined.

5) Add cheese, mix until well combined.

6) Place mixture in a piping bag.

7) Pipe into a lightly greased baking tray.

8) Bake at 150 deg C for 20 minutes.

Yield:

150

Source:

Natural Cooking Club

Peanut Butter Cookies

2008-01-23T10:48:00.002+07:00

This morning I baked a batch of peanut butter cookies. The cookies are lovely, chewy-inside and crunchy-outside. The whole process is very simple and takes less than an hour. This time, I use Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter. Next time, I will give myself a little challenge by making my own homemade peanut butter :D

My dear nephew W loves the cookies and is asking for more! With their great sweet and salty combo, it's no surprise that they will be one of family's favorites :)

Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

115 gr butter

135 gr peanut butter

150 gr white and brown sugar

1 egg

170 gr flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp salt

Method:

1) Sift flour, baking soda, vanilla and salt.

2) Cream butter, peanut butter and sugar at low speed for 2 minutes.

3) Add egg, mix at low speed until well combined.

4) Add flour, mix at low speed until well combined.

5) Cover and refrigerate for 5 minutes.

6) Roll dough into balls and place them 8 cm apart.

7) Gently press each ball with a fork.

8) Bake at 180 deg C for 10 minutes.

Yield:

70 little cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

2008-01-21T10:15:00.003+07:00

Ahoy! Chocolate chip cookies are the goddess of all cookies. They have sooo many varieties. There are the thin and crispy ones, thick and crunchy ones, and also soft and chewy ones. Some use white chocolate chips, others use milk or dark chocolate chips. Almonds, cashew nuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts, pecans or walnuts can be added in too.

J is craving badly for something sweet. So I decide to bake him some chocolate chip cookies. For me, the soft and chewy ones, like Mrs Field's white chocolate chunk macadamia cookies, are perfect! I can eat a dozen of them in a row :D However, since the cookies are for J, they have to be super crunchy, as he likes them that way :)

When the cookies first come out from the oven, they are super soft and chewy ^^ Since the recipe is intended for crunchy cookies, the softness and chewiness are gone in a zap. Welcome crunchy crunchy cookies...

The cookies are delicious when served warm with a glass of cold milk. I try dipping my cookies in the milk before eating them, it is fun and yummy as the cookies literally melt in your mouth :D

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

280 gr flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

260 gr sugar

150 gr butter, melted

3 eggs

200 gr chocolate chips

50 gr cashew nuts

Method:

1) Sift flour, baking soda, salt and vanilla.

2) Combine sugar, butter and eggs, mix at high speed for 3 minutes.

3) Add flour mixture, mix at low speed for 1 minute.

4) Add chocolate chips and cashew nuts, mix well.

5) Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

6) Scoop the dough and place them 8 cm apart.

7) Bake at 190 deg C for 15 minutes.

Yield:

60 cookies

Chocolate Chip Muffins

2008-01-16T17:02:00.003+07:00

This afternoon, I had serious cravings for bread and chocolate. I was too lazy to bake chocolate bread (imagine the kneading, proofing and waiting time... err no, thank you). Since The American Heritage Dictionary defines muffin as a small, cup-shaped quick bread... a chocolate chip muffin should satisfy my cravings, right? ^^

I did not have enough chocolate chips for the recipe, so I used some chocolate rice too. The recipe is very simple. Basically, you just mix here and there, fold here and there, spoon batter, bake and the muffins are ready to serve! The muffins are soft and moist, even after a few hours. They taste better when served warm with a little spread of butter ^^

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients:

250 gr flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/3 cup chocolate chips

2 eggs

150 ml milk

60 gr melted butter

150 gr sugar

Method:

1) Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl.

2) Add chocolate chips, mix well. Make a well in the centre. Set aside.

3) In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, butter and sugar.

4) Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture.

5) Fold gently until a wet batter is formed. Do not over mix.

6) Spoon batter to fill 2/3 of the muffin cups.

7) Bake at 180 deg C for 15 minutes.

8) Serve warm.

Yield:

8 muffins

Pandan Chiffon Cake

2008-01-14T21:50:00.007+07:00

I do believe in love at first sight... and first bite :) When me and J had our first bite, we knew that we wanted another one (and another one and another one). The cake is so light, spongy, moist, soft and rich in pandan flavour. Serve warm with a cup of tea and life can't get any better than this :D

I baked the cake in both chiffon and muffin pans. I just bought a new set of paper liners and I wanted to use it so badly. Hence, I forced the chiffon cake to transform into chiffon cupcake :D

Pandan Chiffon Cake

Ingredients:

6 egg yolks

75 gr sugar

75 ml oil

100 ml pandan water from 10 pandan leaves

125 gr flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

pinch of salt

6 egg whites

1/2 tsp cream of tartar

50 gr sugar

Method:

1) Combine egg yolks and sugar, mix well.

2) Add oil and pandan water, mix well.

3) Add sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, mix well. Set aside.

4) In another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar for 5 minutes.

5) Add sugar, beat until the mixture is stiff.

6) Fold egg whites into the egg yolk mixture, mix well.

7) Bake at 180 deg C for about 30 minutes.

8) Invert cake and cool completely in pan.

9) Loosen the edges and shake the pan to remove cake. Serve.

Milo Doggie Cookies

2008-01-11T23:46:00.002+07:00

Aren't they cute? They are the most adorable cookies that I ever made! I make these Milo Doggie Cookies for my dear nephew W. Hopefully he will be happy when he sees them. The cookies are simple to make, but ensure that you have lots (i really mean lots and lots and lots) of free time and patience. I use the new Koko Krunch Duo for the cookies. I love the new white chocolate Koko Krunch, the taste is definitely better than the original one ^^

Somehow, I always feel that my cookies look more like a koala than a doggie. Even my brother agrees with me ('o')

Milo Doggie Cookies

Ingredients:

180 gr butter

80 gr milo

200 gr flour

25 gr corn flour

25 gr milk powder

100 gr chocolate chips

chocolate rice

koko krunch

Method:

1) Sift flour, corn flour and milk powder.

2) Cream butter and milo at low speed for 3 minutes.

3) Add flour, corn flour and milk powder. Mix at low speed for 1 minute to form dough.

4) Divide dough into 10 gr each. Put three chocolate chips into each piece of dough and roll into balls.

5) Insert Koko Krunch for the ears, chocolate rice for the eyes and a chocolate chip for the nose.

6) Bake at 140 deg C for about 20 minutes.

7) Cool the cookies and serve.

Yield:

50 cookies

Happy New Year 2008!

2008-01-10T22:09:00.004+07:00

Happy new year 2008! I wish for a year full of smiles, wonderful surprises and precious moments. The first menu that will be served is Fried Prawns With Mayonnaise Sauce, which is one of J's favourite dishes. It's one of those quick and easy dishes that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.

I didn't use sesame seeds as the market auntie didn't have it in stock on that day. Still, the dish turned out delicious, me and J enjoyed the prawns till the last bite! :)

Fried Prawns With Mayonnaise Sauce

Ingredients:

250 gr large prawns, peeled and de-veined

1/2 tsp chicken stock powder

1/2 tsp pepper

a pinch of salt

100 gr toasted sesame seeds

Coating:

1 egg white

150 gr sago flour

Mayonnaise sauce:

150 gr mayonnaise

5 tbsp condensed milk

2 tsp lemon juice

Method:

1) Combine prawns and all seasonings, leave for 10 minutes.

2) Combine all mayonnaise ingredients in a small bowl. Chill until ready to serve.

3) Coat the seasoned prawns in egg white, followed by sago flour.

4) Fry prawns over moderate heat until they turn golden brown.

5) Serve warm with mayonnaise sauce.