Lemper Ayam is a traditional Indonesian savoury snack that I favoured as a little girl because my mom would frequently buy these from the wet market in the morning. This snack can be described as steamed sticky rice with spiced chicken floss filling.
Abacus Seeds/Beads 算盘子 Suan Pan Zi is a humble Hakka dish that consists of stir-fried taro gnocchis, ground pork, and mushrooms. Making the taro gnocchis require quite a bit of elbow grease and the entire process to create this dish can be quite laborious. Nonetheless I decided to attempt making Abacus Seeds from scratch for this year's Chinese New Year.
Pineapple tarts come in a few different shapes, sometimes open-faced with a ball of pineapple jam in the middle, or pillow-shaped with a log of pineapple jam tucked inside, or round balls like the ones I'm making. Regardless of shape, the one thing they have in common is the pairing of crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth pastry and fragrant pineapple jam.
Marks & Spencer launches its fresh food range at their Parkway Parade store with new organic selections. With over 20 organic fresh food selections ranging from fish and milk to fresh fruits and vegetables, ideas are abound on what to shop for and cook at home.
Have you been to Golden Mile Complex? I've been going there recently and enjoying the exploration of unfamiliar food - some of which I find quite scary-looking. When was the last time you tried food that you don't know the name of?
Haze season is back and consuming Sing Yan Bird's Nest helps to cleanse the lungs and alleviates respiratory problems caused by high levels of haze particles.
I was watching several episodes of Korean food reality show "4 Wheeled Restaurant" and I couldn't take it anymore! I must have some Jjajang Tteokbokki, aka Korean Rice Cakes in Black Bean Sauce.
Beef Barley Soup is one of my faves to make whenever I'm craving something soupy and hearty. Full of diced vegetables and nutty barley, the bovine flavor packs a punch that's both filling and comforting at the same time. Have you had this soup before?
Lunar New Year is the peak season for eating Bak Kwa but every year stores increase prices to capitalise on the feverish demand, there are long queues, and limited purchase quantity. Luckily it's very easy to make at home. In fact, the results may surprise you - just as it has surprised me!
