Wholemeal Pau with Red Bean Filling
Posted on 30 September 2015
Posted on 30 September 2015
I love eating Chinese steamed buns (pau) as much as I love making them. Making pau is a lot easier and quicker than baking bread. I can even knead it by hand. But, I must confess that mastering the skill is not easy. After spending months in making pau, I still couldn’t get a batch of completely “wrinkle-free” pau, no matter how much care and attention I put into kneading, proofing and steaming them. In my case, “practice does not always make perfect”. I kept wondering whether I have overlooked something. So, I read through some cookbooks and searched the internet, trying every...
Posted on 16 April 2014
Tamago Boro (Egg Biscuits)
Tamago Boro (also known as egg biscuits, (蛋果子 or 小馒头)) is a very popular snack among kids. You can find them in supermarkets, Japanese specialty stores or local snack shops. My son...
Posted on 26 March 2014
Homemade Pork Floss
Pork floss is a seasoned, shredded dry pork food with cottony texture. Its usage is very versatile. It can be used as topping for congee or filling for sushi rolls, breads and pastries. It also...
Posted on 17 March 2014
Wholemeal Milk Buns
These mini buns are made from a basic sweet dough recipe originated from Vinnie Baking Paradise. This recipe has been very popular among the local food bloggers. It uses sponge dough method which...
Posted on 24 January 2014
Seaweed Sesame Crackers
Two weeks ago, my beloved, 4-year old oven suddenly quited on me. This has totally upset my Chinese New Year (CNY) baking schedule. I have bought a new oven subsequently but I am still adapting...
Posted on 6 January 2014
Cauliflower Tots
In the past, my family and I didn’t quite like cauliflower. No matter how it was cooked, it’s always not as attractive or as tasty as broccoli. But ever since we have tasted these cauliflower...
Posted on 5 December 2013
Shortbread Cookies
Ho Ho Ho! It’s Christmas time again! I’m sure many of you have been busy baking for Christmas. If you still need one cookie recipe to add on to your to-bake list, then give this shortbread...
Posted on 14 November 2013
Steamed Banana Cupcakes
My steamed muffins and cupcakes recipes have been gaining popularity among my readers particularly two groups. The first group is those who have no oven while the second group comprises mommies...
Posted on 24 October 2013
Orange Cranberry Wheat Germ Muffins
Lately, I have been reading up on wheat germ (小麦胚芽) and am amazed by the long list of nutrients it contains. Although tiny in size, it is packed with protein, vitamin E, folic acid, phosphorus,...
Posted on 3 October 2013
Homemade Pandan Kaya
Kaya is a popular jam spread in both Malaysia and Singapore. It is a thick jam made from fresh coconut milk, eggs and sugar, infused with the scent of pandan leaves (screw pine leaves). It is often...
Posted on 16 September 2013
Cold Soba Noodle Salad
On hotter days, I often skip doing any serious cooking and turn to making simple and easy-to-prepare meals for lunch, like this cold soba noodle salad. This Asian inspired fusion one-dish meal...
