Posted on 1 April 2009 | 38 Comments |
In our healthy promoting diet, black bean is an exceptionally great legume with its unique and solid nutritional profile. They are an excellent source of molybdenum, fat-free high quality protein, dietary...
Posted on 27 March 2009 | 30 Comments |
Two year ago, when I was just starting to cook for my family, a friend of mine made a strong recommendation that I visit Rasa Malaysia’s food blog for its recipes and cooking ideas. When I browsed...
Posted on 24 March 2009 | 28 Comments |
Lady finger (also known as okra) is a powerhouse of valuable nutrients, nearly half of which is soluble fiber in the form of gums and pectins. According to Ms Sylvia W. Zook, Ph.D. (nutritionist), this...
Posted on 20 March 2009 | 28 Comments |
According to Wikipedia, masala chai is a beverage from the Indian subcontinent made by brewing tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs. There is no universal recipe or method used for preparing...
Posted on 12 March 2009 | 42 Comments |
Homemade pizza can be either simple or difficult depending on which approach you adopt. The simple approach is to buy frozen pizza base and ready made sauce. But I chose the the difficult one, which means...
Posted on 7 March 2009 | 24 Comments |
It has been a while since I featured the step-by-step instructions on “how to make a smooth & springy fish paste”, and only recently have I found the time to make them again. With a few batches...
Posted on 3 March 2009 | 12 Comments |
Recently, peranakan nyonya cuisine and delicacies have become much sought-after in Singapore, thanks to a 34-episodes drama serial – Little Nyonya (小娘惹). The TV series were aired on MediaCorp...
Posted on 28 February 2009 | 37 Comments |
(My night project with cocktail sausage fresh from the oven)
I always wish that I can make some bread and rolls for my family since we eat them for breakfast almost every day. As we say a wish is still...
Posted on 24 February 2009 | 20 Comments |
From young, soup has been served regularly in my family’s daily diet. As far as I can recall, my mom has been boiling different types of Chinese soups almost every day. After I got married, I too...
Posted on 21 February 2009 | 19 Comments |
Luo Han Zhai*/ Loh Han Chai^ (braised mixed vegetables) is a popular home-cooked vegetarian dish during Chinese New Year. As it uses a lot of ingredients which require braising, the preparation is tedious...