MALAY AND ASIAN CUISINE

APAM KAMPUNG(STEAM SOUR CUPCAKES)

2011-09-28T12:31:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
200 gm plain flour
50 gm rice flour
75 gm brown sugar
1 cup water
6 gm yeast diluted in 1/4 cup

METHOD;
Mix all ingredients.Put batter in round cake pan and steam for 40 to 45 minutes.Insert skewer to check if the cupcakes is done.

POPIA BASAH(TRADITIONAL SPRING ROLL SKIN)

2011-09-28T12:02:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
2 cups plain flour
1 egg
3/4 cup water
2tbsp vinegar
Salt a pinch

METHOD;
Mix all ingredients.Heat pan and rub the batter on the pan very thinly.Just make like you make a crepe.

2011-09-25T13:09:00.000-07:00

Hi,quiet sometimes I didn't wrte anything in my blogspot cause just come back for holiday.Going back home and learn a few recipes.Did go to places like Jakarta,Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, the foods down there are good and they had everything that you dream of eating.Anywhere times goes by very fast and I'm back to work.Now I want to share some of the recipes that I had while I was there.Hope you likes there recipes I going to post today.All the best to friends anywhere they are.

APAM YOGURT (STEAMED YOGURT CUPCAKES)
INGREDIENTS;
2 cups sugar
1 tsp ovalette
1 cup fresh yoghurt
2 eggs
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cocoa powder

METHOD;
Combined all ingredients except cocoa powder.Separated into 2 bowl of the batter.One mix with cocoa and the mix let it white.Get the steamer ready and let it steam.Scoop the white mix in a cupcake casing half way and top with cocoa mix.Then put in the steamer and steam for 15 to 20 minutes or you can see the cupcakes cracked.That means it is cooked.

SIAKAP KUKUS (STEAM SEABASS)

2011-09-16T13:57:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
1 whole sea bass
3 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp chili sauce
2 tbsp tomato sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 red chili (slice)
4 cm young ginger(slice)
3 garlic(slice)
1/2 lemon juice
salt to taste

METHOD;
Clean sea bass and marinate with all ingredients.Put in casserole and steam the fish for 30 minutes or until fish cooked.Garnish with chopped Chinese parsley on top.

SPRING ROLL SKIN

2011-09-16T12:09:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
3 cup flour
1 tbsp salt
5 cup water

METHOD;
Mix salt and water then put in the flour.Make a batter then spread on pan

AYAM KAMPUNG MASAK HITAM (CHICKEN IN BLACK SAUCE)

2011-09-16T11:47:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
300gm ayam kampung(free range chicken) cut bite size
2 garlic(minced)
2 shallots(minced)
4 cm ginger(minced)
1/2 tsp blackpepper(crushed)
1 tsp dark soya sauce
1/2 tsp kicap cair
1 tsp tomato ketchup
salt to taste
1 tbsp vegetable oil

METHOD;
In a pan saute all minced ingredients until fragrant.Then put in chicken and all other ingredients.Pour in half cup water and let it simmer until cook.

AYAM CLAYPOT(CHICKEN IN CLAYPOT)

2011-09-15T13:46:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS A;
11/2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cloves garlic(chopped)
2 shallots (chopped)
INGREDIENTS B;
250gm chicken parts
15gm young ginger(sliced)
4pieces soaked chinese mushroom(cut into 4)
2 cups rice
2 cups water
1 tspn dark soya sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tspn sesame oil
salt to taste
METHOD;
In a large casserole saute all ingredients A until fragrant.Then put in ingredients B and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.Put in the rice and water then cover and let cook.When the rice cooked ,it is ready to eat.

2011-09-02T12:51:00.000-07:00

What are some of the potential benefits of chocolate you may ask? They include:

• Reduction in atherosclerosis

• Lower cholesterol levels

• Lower LDL and triglyceride levels

• Protects LDL’s from becoming oxidized

• Increased HDL cholesterol

• Better blood glucose control

You might be skeptical about chocolate’s potential as a super food. It can be confusing when everyone is telling you how healthy eating and exercise are the only ways to lose weight, and chocolate should not be in the plan! How can chocolate be so helpful in protecting the heart?

One word: the polyphenol called Flavanols. Flavanols are typically found in fruits and vegetables, which is one reason we are told to eat five or more servings a day. The problem: not everyone enjoys fruits and vegetables. They do provide us with a wide array of vitamins, minerals, and some fiber. They also are a great source of antioxidants, which can help reduce the damage associated with free radicals from oxidative stress.

Guess what? The exact flavanols found in fruits and vegetables are also found in chocolate!

Research by Hermann et al. concluded dark chocolate actually has a high polyphenol concentration. It was found to be higher than berries, tea, and wine. Amazing! Not done yet. They also concluded high level of polyphenol concentration significantly reduced platelet activation in the body. Important, yes! Why? Let me explain.

Oxidative stress can lead to higher levels of oxidized LDL cholesterol levels. When LDL is oxidized, meaning free radicals bind to the LDL, the cholesterol is more permeable and able to pass through the artery easier. This results in inflammation and a resulting immune response by the body.   The response is to reduce inflammation and prevent further damage to the wall of the artery. The problem: this response can cause accumulation of platelets and other cells in the artery.   The accumulation interferes with the travel of blood and nutrients vital to the cells of the body.   LDL cholesterol and other cells (macrophages) get trapped, creating blockages in the arteries. Results: oxygen and nutrients not getting to the cells of the body.   This can happen anywhere, but it mostly happens in major arteries of the heart and other arteries in the body.

The high concentration of polyphenols bind to the LDLs, preventing the oxidation process. One nutrient found in chocolate is responsible for this action. Research by Vinson et al. concluded Epicatechin, a major polyphenol, binds to LDL cholesterol preventing the oxidation process from happening.   They also concluded the fat in chocolate acts as a pro-oxidative agent in the body.   There is more!

Hannum et al. concluded flavanols found in chocolate may help to enhance heart health. They concluded the flavanols help delay blood clotting, improve endothelial function, and help decrease inflammation.

Chocolate has many benefits on heart health.   The exact recommendation for chocolate consumption and type has yet to be determined.    However, research from Franco et al. tells us that chocolate in moderation is healthy and the most preferred choice is dark chocolate. The reason: dark chocolate has a much higher concentration of flavanols than white chocolate, which has very little. Consuming a diet rich in fruits and vegetables are recommended for increasing our antioxidant intake, but moderate levels of chocolate can be good for protecting our heart and health.

For the chocolate lovers out there: You are vindicated! Let us raise our favorite dark chocolate covered, flavanol rich snack and celebrate! Since chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is shown to provide protective effects on the heart and health of our vessels and arteries, we have plenty to celebrate!

SHARK FIN SOUP

2011-07-29T13:10:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 spring onion(finely chopped)
2 cm ginger(finely chopped)
4 dried Chinese mushroom(soaked until soft and sliced)
2 tbsp vinegar
2 liter chicken stock
120 gm ready prepared shark fin
200 gm chicken breast(cooked and shredded)
200 gm small shrimp(peeled)
11/2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch dilute with 2 tbsp chicken stock

METHOD;
Heat oil in stock pot,add the spring onion,ginger,mushroom,vinegar and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes.Pour in half of the chicken stock also the shark fin and bring to boil.Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.Add the chicken,shrimp,soy sauce and add also the remaining chicken stock.Pour in the cornstarch and bring to boil.Reduce the heat and simmer for another 10 minutes.Serve while hot and a dash of back vinegar if you like.

MEE BANDUNG (NOODLE)

2011-07-28T14:44:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
500 gm egg noodle
300 gm beef(boiled and sliced)
300 gm chicken breast(boiled and sliced)
200 gm beansprout(blanched)
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 tbsp chilies paste
3 garlic(blend)
5 shallot(blend)
1 litre chicken stock
4 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tbsp chili sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
4 tbsp peanut(grind)
2 eggs(hard boil cut to wedges)
2 fed chilies(finely slice)

METHOD;
Heat oil in a stock pot and saute shallot,garlic and chili paste until fragrant.Add in chicken stock,tomato ketchup,chili sauce and oyster sauce.Let it boil and season well.Put in peanut,beef and chicken.Blanch the egg noodle for awhile.Put noodle in a bowl and pour the sauce on top.Garnish with beansprout,red chilies and egg.

KUNG PAO CHICKEN

2011-07-28T13:35:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
1 kg chicken(cut in 3cm)
2 tbsp oyster sauce
21/2 tbsp cooking oil
8 small dry chilies
4 tbsp minced garlic
2 stalks celery(diced)
1/2 red pepper(cube)
200 gm bamboo shoot(sliced)
2 tbsp dissolved cornstarch
1/3 cup roasted peanuts

SAUCE;
3 tbsp Chinese rice wine
1/4 cup Chinese black vinegar
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp chili garlic sauce
2 tsp sugar

METHOD;
Marinade chicken with oyster sauce and let stand for 10 min.Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl.Place a wok over high heat until hot and put 2 tbsp oil.Add in the chilies and fry until fragrant.Mix in the chicken and stir fry for 2 minutes.Then remove from wok and add the remaining oil.Saute garlic until fragrant by adding celery,pepper and bamboo shoot.Stir fry another 2 minutes and return the chicken and chilies.Add the sauce and bring to boil.Pour in the dilute cornstarch and let it cook.After thicken add the peanut lastly.

LEMON CHICKEN

2011-07-28T12:38:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
2tbsp cornstarch
3/4cup water
2 egg yolks
4 breast(skinless and halves)
2cups cooking oil
3tbsp brown sugar
1tbsp ginger(minced)
1cup chicken broth
1/3cup lemon juice
1/2cup scallion

METHOD;
Combine 1/2 cup cornstarch,1/4 cup water and egg yolks,whisk until smooth.Then coat each chicken and fry the chicken.In a medium sauce pan place 2tbsp cornstarch,brown sugar,ginger and stir in 1/2 cup water also chicken broth.Cook over medium heat,stirring until thicken.Put in lemon juice and let it boil for 1 minute.Cut the breast and arrange on a plate.Pour the sauce over the breast and sprinkle with scallion.

AYAM KICAP PEDAS OR CHICKEN IN SPICY SOY SAUCE

2011-07-27T13:03:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
1KG CHICKEN(ROUGHLY CHOPPED)
4 GARLIC(BLENDED)
1CM GINGER(BLENDED)
5 BIRD EYE CHILIES(BLENDED)
1 ONION(DICED)
4 TBSP SWEET SOY SAUCE
2 TBSP SALTY SOY SAUCE
2 TBSP TAMARIND JUICE
2 TBSP OIL
1 CUP WATER
SALT TO TASTE

METHOD;
HEAT UP A STOCK POT WITH OIL AND SAUTEED ALL BLENDE INGREDIENTS UNTIL BROWN.THEN PUT IN THE CHICKEN AND WATER.ALSO ADD IN TAMARIND JUICE, SWEET AND SALTY SOY SAUCE.LET IT COOK AND SEASON WELL.

BINGKA JAGUNG OR CORN PUDDING

2011-07-27T12:46:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
500 gm coconut milk
1 tsp salt
3 eggs
100 gm sugar
50 gm butter
15 gm custard flour
200 gm cream corn
90 gm sesame seeds

METHOD;
Blend all ingredients except sesame seeds.Transfer in a stock pan and heat up for 5 minutes.Grease baking tray and pour in the mixture.Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and bake for 180c for one hour.Let it cool then cut and serve.

THAI STIR FRIED BEEF WITH BEAN SPROUTS

2011-07-26T15:07:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
1bunch spring onion(sliced)
2 tbsp corn oil
1 clove garlic(crushed)
1 tsp ginger(julienne)
500 gm lean beef(slice thin strips)
1 red pepper(sliced)
1 bird eye chili(chopped)
3 cups beansprouts
1 lemongrass(finely chopped)
2 tbsp peanut butter
4 tbsp coconut milk
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
salt and pepper

METHOD;
Preheat wok over high heat,add spring onion,garlic and ginger.Stir fried for 2-3 minutes and add beef ,continue frying until brown and tender.Add in all ingredients and season well.

PINAKBET 0R CHICKEN VEGETABLES STEW WITH SHRIMP PASTE

2011-07-26T14:14:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
200 gm chicken breast(sliced)
2 tbsp cooking oil
3 cloves garlic(minced)
1 onion(chopped)
200 gm pumpkin(cube)
150 gm okra(sliced)
200 gm long bean(cut in 2cm)
150 gm eggplant((sliced)
150 gm bitter gourd(sliced)
2 cups water
2 tbsp shrimp paste
150 gm tomatoes(diced)

METHOD;
Cook chicken until tender then put garlic,onion and tomatoes.Add the pumpkin and cooked until pumpkin soft.Then add in the rest of the vegetables and shrimp paste.Add seasoning to taste.

KAENG KHUA SAPAROT OR THAI PRAWN IN PINEAPPLE CURRY

2011-07-25T15:09:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
250 ml coconut milk
1/2 pineapple(chopped roughly)
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
2 tsp sugar
350 gm tiger prawn(clean and deveined)
2 tbsp coriander(chopped)
4 spring onion(shredded)

METHOD;
Place coconut milk,pineapple,curry paste,fish sauce and sugar in a pan.Heat gently for 5 minutes until slightly boiling.Put prawn and coriander , let it cooked.Sprinkle spring onion on top and serve with white steam rice.

UKOY OR FILIPINO SNACK

2011-07-25T14:50:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
1 cup plain flour
1 egg
1 clove garlic(minced)
2 cups bean sprouts
1 cup shrimp juice(blend shrimp head)
2 onion(slice)
12 shrimps(skin on)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder

METHOD;
Mix flour.shrimp juice,baking powder,garlic and salt.Blanch bean sprouts and shrimps.Slice onion and mix with the batter.Heat oil and fry until golden brown.

TAD MAN PLA OR THAI FISH CAKES

2011-07-25T14:38:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
450 gm boneless cod fillet
1 egg(beaten)
1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp coriander(chopped)
75 gm green beans(finely chopped)
4 tbsp oil for frying

METHOD;
Chopped fish roughly in food processor.Add curry paste,egg,sugar,salt and cornflour in the food processor and blend well.Stir in the beans and coriander.Then keep in refrigerator for 45 minutes and make into ball shape.Flatten to the shape of a cake.Heat up the oil in frying pan and fry until golden brown.

MECHADO OR FILIPINO BEEF STEW

2011-07-23T12:59:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
1 kg beef topside(cut cube)
2 tbsp cooking oil
4 cloves garlic(crushed)
1 onion(sliced)
2 potatoes(quartered and fried)
1 carrot(cut round)
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp black pepper(crushed)
1 cup tomato ketchup
3 cup water
salt to taste

METHOD;
In a pot brown meat with cooking oil and set aside.In the same pot saute garlic and onion then put in the water.Add lemon juice,soy sauce,peppercorn,tomato ketchup and bay leaf.Let the beef boil until cook and tender.Then put in potato and carrot until they soft.Add in salt and correct the seasoning to taste.

BEEF KALDERETTA

2011-07-19T12:11:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
1kg beef topside(cut into cube)
350gm beef liver(slice)
5 onion(chopped)
5 cloves garlic(chopped)
6 tomatoes(chopped)
2 green and red pepper(diced)
2 chilies(chopped)
3/4 grated cheddar cheese
2 cups beef stock
1/4 cooking oil

METHOD;
In casserole,put in oil and saute all chopped ingredients.Then put in the beef and liver.Saute until brown then add stock,tomato ketchup and boil until beef tender.Then put in the cheese and let the sauce thicken.Add seasoning to taste.

AYAM PENYET OR CRUSHED CHICKEN

2011-07-19T11:31:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
1kg chicken(cut into 12 pieces)
300ml coconut milk
200ml water
1 bay leaf
2 lemongrass(crushed)
1 lime juice

SPICE PASTE;
4cloves garlic(minced)
2 candle nut(minced)
1tsp coriander powder
2tsp salt

SAMBAL;
5 red chilies
4 bird eye chilies
3 shallots
1cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar

METHOD;
Boil chicken with all ingredients and spice paste until tender.Then strain the chicken and deep fried until golden brown.For the sambal just pounded all the ingredients and season to taste.The chicken before serving just smashed with a Chinese cleaver and serve with white rice.

AYAM GORENG KALASAN OR KALASAN FRIED CHICKEN

2011-07-19T10:40:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
1kg chicken(cut into 12 pieces)
500ml coconut juice
1/2 tsp soda of bicarbonate
5cloves garlic(crushed)
1cm galangal(crushed)
2 bay leaf
100gm coconut sugar or brown sugar

METHOD;
Boil all ingredients including the chicken until tender.Then strained the chicken until golden brown.Serve with hot rice.

BINGKA JAGUNG OR CORN PUDDING

2011-07-18T13:26:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
500gm coconut milk
1tsp salt
3 eggs
200gm plain flour
100gm sugar
50gm butter
15gm custard flour
1/2 tin cream corn
90gm sesame seed

METHOD;
Blend all ingredients except sesame seeds.Cook the mix until it hot.Grease baking tray and put the batter in and sprinkle on top with sesame seeds.Bake in the oven for one hour at 180c.

APAM GULA HANGUS

2011-07-18T13:13:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS;
200gm sugar
125ml water
(cook together to make caramelized sugar)
3 eggs
250ml coconut milk or fresh milk
300gm plain flour
2tspn soda bicarbonate

METHOD;
Beat eggs and sugar fluffy.Then put in the caramelized sugar.Shift the flour and soda bicarbonate into the mix.Lastly put the coconut milk or fresh milk and mix well.Put in a steamer and steam for 10 to 15 minutes.Let it cool then cut and serve.