Messy Witchen

Doenjang Jjigae

Che-Cheh — Mon, 07 May 2012 07:21:40 +0000

Doenjang jjigae (된장 찌개) is yet another famous traditional Korean stew (besides kimchi jjigae). This stew is made of doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste) with vegetables, seafood, tofu, etc. Between kimchi jjigae and doenjang jjigae (both are my fav), if I have to choose only one I would pick doenjang jjigae anytime. Why? Because of [...] Related posts:

King Oyster Mushrooms With Parmesan Cheese & Dill

Che-Cheh — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:06:36 +0000

Anyone watch the New Scandinavian Cooking show? It’s one of my favorite cookery show and my favorite chefs are Tina Nordström and Andreas Viestad. This show not only introduces me to the unique Scandinavian way of cooking especially Swedish and Norwegian cuisine but also give me so many boost of energy in terms of the [...] Related posts:

Sweet Potato Bacon Roll

Che-Cheh — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:39:14 +0000

This sweet potato bacon roll is an amuse-bouche. Pronounced as a’myuz bush. It’s French for ‘amuse the mouth’; a small bite before the meal begins. It’s a complimentary appetizer. Complimentary because amuse-bouche is not ordered from the menu but instead by the chef’s selection which you will usually find at top dining restaurants [read: Michelin [...] Related posts:

Kimchi Jjigae

Che-Cheh — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:10:55 +0000

Kimchi jjigae (김치찌개) is a famous Korean spicy stew made from kimchi, pork, onion, tofu and spring onions. It’s said that you only need kimchi jjigae with bowl(s) of rice, you don’t need anything else! Indeed this stew is a favorite amongst the Koreans. It’s my fav too! Lovely kimchi stew! Let’s cook! Some of [...] Related posts:

Swedish Prawn Cocktail (Skagenröra)

Che-Cheh — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:49:44 +0000

Prawn cocktail is a classic appetizer dish and this one I’m doing is a Swedish recipe called Skagenröra which uses prawns, mayonnaise, crème fraîche/soured cream and dill. I think I’ve seen it in Ikea’s restaurant before and truth to be told, this is my first time tasting it. Do I like it? Oh hell yeah. [...] Related posts:

White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies

Che-Cheh — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:31:16 +0000

I had cookies overload during and after CNY… well not anymore. I’ve tried making Nigella’s chocolate chips cookies before and not the white chocolate chips type and here I have a superb recipe from the The Village Baker’s Wife cookbook; white chocolate chips macadamia nut cookies! Yum-yum! First set the oven to 163oC and line [...] Related posts:

Mint Tea With Honey & Red Dates

Che-Cheh — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:55:14 +0000

Not long ago, I bought a mint plant from Sungai Buloh, Selangor and it’s been growing pretty vigorously in my garden. And it excites me just to have the opportunity to make food or drink using the fresh herbs from my garden. Ya know? I even caught my dog eating mint and smelling the rosemary, [...] Related posts:

Beancurd With Minced Pork & Mushrooms

Che-Cheh — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:45:54 +0000

Hey beancurd lovers, here’s another delicious tofu dish produced by using the very basic of ingredients. Sometime simplicity is the best. The original recipe involve the use of a sizzling platter. Because I have none, the only difference is that mine won’t be sizzling hot! Yummmeeeeeeeee! Let’s cook… Use a scissors to cut the side [...] Related posts:

Red Beans With Tangerine Peel & Cream Crackers

Che-Cheh — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 03:21:42 +0000

Red beans or adzuki beans soup is one of the classic Chinese dessert loved by many. This recipe adapted from Cooking with Chinese Herbs book adds tangerine peel to give a zesty flavor. According to the cookbook, red beans are protein packed and when combine with tangerine peel make a ‘warming’ drink that helps to [...] Related posts:

Number One Claypot Rice Restaurant @ Berkeley, Klang

Che-Cheh — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:25:00 +0000

Aptly named as the Number One Claypot Rice Restaurant, this claypot chicken rice shop in Berkeley garden, Klang is my favorite so far. It has the right ingredients, taste and love all mix together! Although I’ve been to this restaurant in my early teens, I stopped going there due to parking woes (yeah really). 2 [...] Related posts: