I may have a certificate in making pastry but I recommend this to those who think its laborious to produce pastry dough that literally can reduce you to tears (especially if you aint got the rolling machine at home). Layering effect is achieved through several rolling, and overnight stay in freezers, in addition to minding […]
Great for parties! For kids or adults.
Ingredients:
500g grated coconut; 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup evaporated milk; 1 tsp vanilla essence; 1 tsp red, green or yellow colouring
Method:
1) Mix coconut with sugar and milk in a pan. Cook over low fire for about 45 minutes, stirring all the time so the mixture doesnt burn.
2) Once the […]
In Malay, this is also known as Naga Sari.
Ingredients:
60g green pea flour or hoong kueh flour; 2 cups coconut milk; 100g sugar; 2 small ripe bananas, sliced thinly ; 1 stalk pandan leaf; 2 banana leaves, cut into 12cm squares
Method:
1) Put green pea flour, coconut milk, sugar and pandan leaf in a bowl over a […]
Ingredients:
2 tbsp oil; 250 ml/1 cup water ; 1-1/2 tsp salt; 2 kg crabs, cleaned and quartered
Spice paste: 6cm fresh tumeric; 6cm old ginger; 30g black peppercorns; 25g garlic
Method:
1) Pound all the spice paste ingredients together until fine then heat the oil in a wok and saute the spice paste until fragrant.
2) Add the water, […]
8 Servings
5 lb leg of lamb ; 1 tsp salt ; 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves or 2 tsp oregano leaves ; Dried 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves or 2 tsp basil leaves ; Dried 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves or 2 tsp mint leaves; Dried 3 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves or 1-1/2 tbsp rosemary ; Dried 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 […]
An adaptation of the classic American chocolate brownies, using pecan nuts and maple syrup, to give a delicious alternative.
Ingredients:
125g/ 4oz/ 1/2 cup butter - melted ; 75g/3 oz/ 1/3 cup light soft brown sugar; 90ml/ 6 tbsp maple syrup; 2 eggs; 125g/ 4oz/ 1 cup self-raising flour ; 75g/ 3oz/ 1/2 cup pecan nuts - […]
Unlike many recipes, those for cakes must be followed accurately. To achieve a balanced cake, it would be wise to bear in mind some basic principles:
* All measurements must be adhered to with scales or measuring cups, spoons and jug. Dont be tempted to add a little extra of any ingredients.
* Ensure that you have […]
Ingredients:
2 pcs soft bean curd; 1 red chilli; 1 stalk spring onion; 20g coriander; 100g whitebait; 4 slices ginger
Seasoning A: 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp sesame oil ; 1/4 tsp pepper ; 1/2 tsp light soy sauce
Seasoning B: 1/4 tsp sesame oil
Method:
1) Rinse bean curd. Blanch in boiling water, remove and drain. Remove chilli stalk […]
Ingredients:
225g/8oz/2 cups plain flour - sifted; 15ml/1 tbsp baking powder ; pinch of salt; 30ml/2 tbsp margarine; 175ml/3/4 cup of water; corn oil for frying; syrup or honey to serve
Method:
1) Put the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Lightly rub in the margarine, using your fingertips, until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
2) […]
Ingredients:
750g (1-1/2lb) large red-skinned potatoes - unpeeled ; 30g (1oz); butter - melted ; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 clove garlic - crushed; 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano; 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary ; dried chilli powder to taste; 1/2 cup (50g) freshly grated parmesan cheese
Method:
1) Preheat oven to 210/C (415/F). Cut each potato into […]
