Steamed Yam Cake 芋头糕 by Tan Connie

Ingredients450-500g of yam (dice into chunks and steamed till slightly soft or if preferred)350g rice flour20g tapioca flour1000ml waterDried shrimps (soaked n diced small)Chinese mushrooms (sliced finely) some shallotsSeasoning: White pepperFish sauce/saltChicken cubeSteps1. Heat up the wok with some oil. Stir fry the shallots till fragrant. Add dried shrimps then the chinese mushrooms.2. Once fragrant, pour the steamed yam chunks into wok and fry...

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Teochew Orh Nee by Tan Connie

IngredientsYam (after cutting abt 700g)1 small section pumpkin Gingko nutsFine sugarShallotsCooking oilSteps1. Remove the skin of yam and cut into pcs (wear gloves when handling yam)2. Wash n drained. 3. Same for pumpkin, remove skin n cut pcs.4. For gingko nuts, crack the nuts open, remove each pc of nut's stem with a toothpick by gently piercing through so that it remains as a whole. I usually do this ahead, wash n freeze it as it takes time. When...

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Sweet and Sour Fish by Rontree Chan

I deep fried around 20 pcs of (Jia Jia Foodstuff Brand) Fish cutlet and set aside (very crispy)Prepare some complimentary vegg sides : 1 tomato, 1/2 green bell pepper, 1/2 white onion cut into wedges.Sauce : 3 Tbsp ketchup, 3 tsp sugar, 1 Tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp black chinese vinegar, 6-8 Tbsp water with 1 tsp corn flour. In a wok, heat up with little oil. Add in some minced garlic, when it fragrant, add in all the veggies stir fry for 1 mins. Add...

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Yu Lan Chicken (steam chicken with ham) by Rontree Chan

This dish originally used 金华火腿but hard to get it now, so i used cheap chicken picnic ham instead.2 pcs of chicken boneless thigh (remove skin and fat) cut into about 5cm square.Marinate the chicken for 30 mins with 2 tsp low salt soy sauce, 2 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp chinese wine, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp chicken powder and 2.5 tsp corn flour.Cut the picnic ham to around 5cm square. Lay alternately 1 pc chicken over 1 pc ham on a steaming plate...

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Tempura Brinjal by Rontree Chan

Combine any brand Japanese tempura mix ( I used CJ korean frying mix) with 1 tsp of knorr chicken powder and cold water to create a smooth batter.Wash the brinjal and wipe dry. Using a dry knife cut it to wedges abt 10cm long.Heat up frying oil. Dip the brinjal wedges into the batter ( only the white flesh portion leaving the purple skin not coated), shake off excess. Deep fry for around 2 mins.You can serve it with pork floss ( mixture of pork floss,...

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Sweet Corn Custard Pudding by May Chong

Ingredients1 jar of canned sweet corn 430gCustard powder 110gCorn starch 25GCoconut Milk 200gWater 750gSugar 125gPandan leaves 5pcsCooking Method1) Mixed well Corn flour, custard powder,sugar and coconut milk.2) Add in water, mix canned corn kernels and pandan leaves.3) Use medium heat and cook while stirring to avoid burnt off at the bottom.4} Reduce to lower heat continued for about 10 minutes, or until creamy.5) Remove from heat immediately and...

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Hakka Glutinous Rice Wine Chicken by Janet Liew

Ingredients1 spring chicken (remove skin & cut into big junk) (I use 3 chicken drumsticks)50 - 100g ginger (prefer Boon Tiong ginger) chopped finely1 ltr glutinous rice wine ( taste depends very much on wine, cos I dun add any seasoning)Method1) fried ginger till dry & fragrant (boon tiong ginger has a very nice aroma), do not burn ginger2) add chicken & brown it (PS: u notice I din add any oil or sesame oil)3) pour in half ltr glutinous...

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Chwee Kueh by Jeannie Lee

IngredientsToppings150gm Chai poh (preserved sweet turnips)10 chopped garlics 1/2tsp dark soy sauce 1tbsp sugar3 tbsp cooking oil Wash and rinse chai poh in a sieve to remove excess water. Heat up a pan, add in 3 tbsp cooking oil. Add garlics and fry till fragrant. Add chai poh, sugar and dark soy sauce. Ensure there are sufficient oil to cover over the chai poh. Fry chai poh till fragrant over low heat.Set aside to cool.Chwee Kueh ingredients150gm...

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'Yong Tau Foo' Stuffed Green Chilli by 安娜

Serves 4Ingredients14 to15 green chilli280g minced porkGarlic, choppedWhite pepper, 3 dashesLight soya sauce, 1 tbspDark soya sauce, 4 tbspWater, 3tbspSteps1. Marinate minced pork with white pepper and light soya sauce.2. Clean and make slits on the green chilli (the side the 'tail' curves in). Dig out the inner part of the chillis.3. Stuff the marinated pork into the chillis.4. Air fry the chillis at 180 deg for 5mins. Shake it a little and another...

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Claypot Fish with Prawns by Esther Tho

Ingredients500g-600g half fish (without head) I used Red Snapper6-8 Shitake mushroom (soak till soft)150g Roasted pork- Sio bak (cut)1 pc firm Tofu -Taukwa (slice to square)200g Yam (slice to square)2-3 stalk of Chinese leek (cut)300g-500g Bok Choy- Bai cai (cut)6-8 big Prawns80g-100g broccoli(cut & blanch)2 tbsp Oyster sauce1 Chicken / Ikan bilis stock cubeBoiled waterMethod1. Separately , pan fry fish, Taukwa and Yam till light brown, set aside.2....

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Seafood tofu by Lena Lai

I used 3:1 fish paste n prawns. Total mixture weigh I used is 200gm n 3 jap tofu.Recipe from: http://wendyinkk.blogspot.sg/2012/02/crispy-mashed-tofu-tofu-3.html?m=1Discussion & pictorial: https://www.facebook.com/groups/singaporehomecooks/permalink/8508522783171...

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Rice Rolls 猪肠粉 by Kathy Chu

Main ingredients 粘米粉 (rice flour) 120g粟粉 (Corn flour) 20g油 (cooking oil) 15g + a bit extra to rub on the cloth水 (Water) 400mlFillings can be any of the below- mince beef- crispy you tiao (油条), roast in oven for a while till crispy- cha siu- steam prawnSauceSoy sauceWaterSugar(melt all in a pot)A bit of cooked oilEquipmentA rectangular tray with holes (I got my tray from daiso, and I got 2, so when I rolling one, I steam the other one)A clean...

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Durian Puffs by Vanessa Tay

Puff pastryIngredient88g Plain Flour - Sift70g Butter 175ml Water2 EggsMethod Bring a pot, boil water together with Butter until boilingSift in flour and stir, off the fire, use a wooden spoon continue stirring until dough leaves the sides Gradually stir in the lightly beaten egg. ** {sometime may not use up all eggs}Stir well after each addition {break into 3 parts}Fill the cooked dough into pipping bagPipe on greased baking tray or line with baking...

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Steamed egg tofu with minced pork and prawns by Jeannie Lee

Ingredients2 tubes egg tofu 200gm minced pork 10 med prawns - shelled 1tsp sesame oil1tbsp light soy sauce 1tsp corn flour Pepper for seasoning MethodCut the egg tofu 2cm thick.Marinate pork with all seasoning.Wash n shell prawns. Dice into pieces and add into the pork. Mix well.Tap a little corn flour at the top of tofu then scoop one tsp pork mixture and place on top of the tofu.Heat up some water in a wok, place the tofu with the pork mixture...

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Hakka chicken in Wine Lees (红糟鸡) by Janet Liew

Ingredients1 chicken (I used 2 chicken drumsticks meat) chopped into big junk1 tbsp fresh ginger (more if u r on confinement) shredded 1 tbsp seasame oil (I omitted tis for healthy version)2 tbsp black fungus (mu-er) soak to soften2-3 tbsp wine lees1 cup glutinous rice winePinch of sea salt Method1) fried ginger in non-stick til slighty brown,Add sesame oil2) add chicken & brown it a bit, season chicken w/ sea salt3) add black fungus4) fried...

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Hakka Abacus Beads by Janet Liew

Ingredients400-500 gsm yam (cut into big chunk & steam till soft)300-400 gsm tapioca flour (qty depend on yam wetness)Salt & pepper to tasteMethod1) steam yam till soft, add salt & pepper. 2) add tapioca flour into mixture to form a non-sticky dough3) shape dough into bite-size balls & dimple center to make it look like abacus 4) boil a pot of water5) when water boils, drop abacus into water to cook. Once it float in pot, abacus is...

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Hakka Salted Chicken by Janet Liew

Ingredients1 chicken (medium size)(I used drumsticks)1 cup HuaTiao wineSea saltMethod1) bring half pot water to boil. PS water must b enough to cover chicken2) when boiling, lower chicken, lower heat & cover pot. 3) when water re-boil, turn off heat & allow chicken to rest inside for at least half an hour (PS chicken drumsticks needs approx 20mins) adjust timing according to size of chicken4) when chicken cooked, remove onto plate & sprinkle...

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Preserved Veg with Pork Collar (梅菜扣肉) by Jeannie Lee

Ingredients300gm Sweet Preserved veg (梅菜)400gm Pork beĺly/Pork collar - cut big pieces1 bulb garlic - peel n chop2 tbsp dark soy sauce 3 pcs chilli padi 500ml water MethodWash the preserved veg thoroughly to remove the access salt. Chop the preserved veg about 2cm long. Set aside.Heat up a pan, add in 3 tbsp oil to fragrant the chopped garlics.Fry the pork belly /Pork collar on med heat till fragrant. Put in the preserved veg, chilli padi and 2 tbsp...

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Smoked Salmon by Vanessa Tay

Ingredient2 pcs Salmon +- 300g1/4 tsp Salt2 tbsp Rice Grains2 tbsp Black Tea Leaf* must be black tea 2 tbsp Brown SugarAluminum FoilMethodMarinate Salmon with 1/4 tsp salt overnightSteam Salmon for 8 - 10 minsLine a big pc of aluminum foil covering whole wok with extra pc in the middle Add in Rice Grains, Black Tea Leaf and Brown Sugar black on top of the alum foil in the middlePlace Salmon on steamer rackCover Wok Turn on maximum flame. Smoke for...

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Mapo Tofu by Vanessa Tay

Ingredient 200g $3+ Minced Pork* I used shoulder butt ~ minced once1 box smooth toufu - cut into cube 2 garlics ~ mincedCondiment1 1/2 tbsp spicy bean paste 辣豆瓣酱** I used taiwan brand 1 tsp non spicy bean pasta 无辣豆瓣酱** I used taiwan brand1 tsp sugar1 tbsp chinese cooking rice wine 1 drop of sesame oil 150 ml Hot Water2 sprigs spring onions ~ cut finely Thickening cornstarch solution 1 tbsp water mixed with 1/2 tbsp cornflourMarinade the minced pork...

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Mango Salsa by Vanessa Tay

1 Mango - peeled and dicedHalf a Red Onion - diced finely1-2 Tomato - dicedOne chilli padi, deseed and chopped finely* optional (I omit, due to children)Zest of one Lime 3 tbsp of Lime Juice1 stalk of Parsley - finely chopped** I used English Parsley1/2 - 1tsp Salt - your preference Mix well and set aside in the fridgeDiscussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/singaporehomecooks/permalink/8358355898188...

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Jumbo Prawns Paella by Quequek Yeo

Ingredients2 chicken drumstick, cut into 8 pieces and rub with salt, smoked paprika and dried oregano.2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil2 Spanish chorizo sausages, thickly sliced. I used normal chicken sausageSmoked paprika, dried herbs, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper1 large sweet onion, diced1 garlic cloves, crushed and minced Parsley leaves, chopped, reserve some for garnishCherries tomatoes, as much as you want. Diced. 2 cups short grain...

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Cordecep flower chicken soup by Dawn Lee

Ingredients500g chicken thighs Handful of cordecep flower2 honey dates Handful of scallops Few pieces of dang gui Boil on 2 hours on stove. Served hot. Discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/singaporehomecooks/permalink/8249127975777...

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Smoked duck porridge with century egg by Danny Yap

Smoked duck from Cold Storage(Separate bones and meat)About 2 cups rice padi (presoaked for 2hrs)Coarsely break bones and boil them in 5 cups of water together with cloves of garlic and few slices of ginger. Boil for approximately 2hrs over medium heat.Once done, remove bones, garlic and ginger. This will be your base.Pour in the presoaked rice.Shred the duck meat. And put half into cooking porridge to get more flavour from the smoked duck. Continue...

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Beef Goulash with Mashed Potato by Joyce Tan

Ingredients400g Stewing beef - cut into roughly 2'inch cube size2 stalks celery - cut into 1cm cubes1 small red capsicum - roughly cut into chunks2 medium carrots - cut into chunks1 big onion - chopped2 cloves garlic - mincedI punnet fresh button mushroom, sliced4 bacon's - cut into 1cm strips 1 can (320ml) Guinness Stout2 heap tbsp tomato paste2 bay leaves and 1 spring rosemary2tbsp Paprika1-2 tbsp Ceyenne PeperChicken or beef stock - enough to...

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Hakka Kueh 河婆客家之元宝菜粄 by Chai Mei Hong

Make 24 pcs (each abt 38g)FillingsTurnips - washed, skinned n gratecarrots - washed, skinned n grateblack fungus (optional) - washed and soaked till expand n softenDried shrimps - washed and soaked to softenMinced meatPork lard 猪油渣 ( optional, if you have time to extract the oil. This will definitely further enhance the finished kueh)SeasoningsSaltSesame oil* The following is my way of frying. You definitely can fry it your way.Method1. Heat up your...

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Durian Strudel by Cassandra Chee

Recipe credit to Janice Looi & Vanessa TayMakes two strudelsIngredients1 box readymade frozen puff pastry1 kg durian puree300 ml whipping creamPowder sugarCastor sugar1 egg, beatenPuff pastryCut pastry into halves.Poke all over with fork.Brush with beaten egg.Sprinkle with sugar.Freeze until ready to bake.Bake straight from freezer at 180 degrees for 15 mins or golden browned.Note: Use the layer of plastic film that comes with the frozen pastry...

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Scallops Au Gratin by Michelle Heng

Ingredients15pcs scallops (washed and drained)Seafood/clam chowder2 tbsp panko bread crumbs2 tbsp grated parmasen cheese2 tbsp cheddar & mozzarella cheeseSteps1. Arrange the scallops in a deep oven proof dish and pour just enough seafood/clam chowder to barely cover the scallops.2. Combine and mix all the dry ingredients before sprinkle them to cover the surface of the whole dish.3. Bake the scallops at 190 deg C for 15mins then grill at the...

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Hong Kong Style Claypot Rice by Kelly Pang

IngredientsBoneless chicken leg meat (cut to bite size) Lap cheong (slice)Waxed belly meat (slice)Mushrooms (soaked & slice)Chicken broth1 tbsp Chopped garlic1 tbsp grated ginger2 stalks spring onion (chopped)To Marinate1 tsp light soya sauce1 tsp of cooking wine2-3 drops of dark soya sauceFew drops of sesame oil Little cornflourLittle sugarSauce to serve1 tbsp dark soya sauce 1 tsp sugar2 tbsp waterDash of cooking wine To cook1. Marinate chicken...

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Assam fish by Lena Lai

Blend 40 shallots, 8 cloves of garlic, 6 lemon grass n 2 bowls of dried chillies (boil n de-seed). Add 2 tsp of belacan paste.Add 1/2 cup of oil n blend. I blend using Thermomix.Take 8 tbsp of blended rempah n sauté till oil separate using low fire. The balance of paste, I added coriander, fennel n cumin n blend again for my curry rempah. I cook the curry rempah for 40 mins in my Thermomix. Can cook 3 chickens. I gave away some to a fern.Add 1/4...

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Thai Style minced meat with basil by Anna Tan

Pad kra pao gai ผัดกระเพราไก่Ingredients300 gram of minced meat chicken/pork4 baby corn cut stripe6 straw mushroom half (optional)3 garlic chopped2 shallot chopped1 chili padi sliced1 small fresh red chilli sliced2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon fish sauce2 tablespoons Maggi seasoning sauce ( Authentic taste using Golden Mountain) ** Maggi is the nearest taste to Golden Mountain sauce1 tablespoon dark sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)1 tablespoon...

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Pulut Hitam (Black Glutinous Rice) by Jeannie Lee‎

Ingredients1 cup black glutinous rice5cups of water4 stalks pandan leaves1/2 cup sugarcoconut milkMethodSoak glutinous rice for 30minsWash the pandan leaves n tie into knot.Fill the pot with 5cups of water bring to boil with glutinous rice and pandan leaves.Stir occasionally and reduce to low heat. Add sugar yo taste. Continue to cook till your prefer texture. Serve hot n drizzle with coconut milk. Discussion: https://www.facebook.com/photo...

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Lemon Fried Chicken by May Chong

Ingredients2 pcs bonesless chicken thighFried chicken powder( ingredients stated below)Marinade1 tsp salt1 tsp sugar1 pc egg2 tbsp shaoxing wine1/2 tsp custard powder1 tbsp corn flour1 tbsp plain flourGravy3 tbsp concentrate lemon juice2 tbsp concentrate orange juice1 tsp fresh lemon juice2 tbsp sugar1/2 tsp salt150ml waterMethod1. Marinate chicken thigh for at least 1 hour.2. Heat up oil,coated with fried chicken powder and fried it until golden...

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Airfried Cornflake Crusted Chicken Strips by Rita Choo

Ingredients2 packs Chicken Fillets* (seasoned with soy sauce & pepper)1 large egg or 2 smaller ones 3 cups cornflakes (crushed into small pieces)1/2 tsp salt1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped1 tbsp olive oil4 tbsp flourFreshly ground black pepperMethod1. Preheat Airfryer to 200C.2. Beat the eggs with oil and set aside. Place the flour on a plate and set aside.3. Put the crushed cornflakes into a flat bowl and stir in salt, pepper and parsley.4. Coat...

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Huat kueh by Crystal Hoo‎

Ingredients300 g self raising flour 200g brown sugar (if want to do milo huat kueh can reduce brown sugar to 180g and add 2 packets 3 in 1 milo)250 ml water 2 tsp baking powderBit of margarine (abt 2 flat tbsp)MethodMelt the sugar/milo in 250ml half warm water and stir till dissolvedAdd in flour and rest of ingredients and mix wellI didn't use a mixer, I hand stir in one direction till it's well combined. The mixture should not be too watery, not...

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Fried Calamari by Jeannie Lee‎

Ingredients500gm squids - wash n cut into rings 1 egg1 cup ice water from fridge 1 cup Plain flour/AP FlourSalt/pepper MethodRinse and pat dry cutted squids.Add salt n pepper to suits your taste.Heat up some oil in a pan, while waiting for the oil to heat up, prepare batter.In a bowl, add flour, egg and ice water. Whisk thoroughly to combine. Dip the squid ring into the batter, gently put the rings into the hot oil and fry till golden in colour....

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Lemon curd tart by Eunice Chan

Pine nuts crust 10 ounces (2 cups) pine nuts1/3 cup sugar1 pound (3 cups) all-purpose flour8 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature1 large egg1 teaspoon pure vanilla extractPlace the pine nuts in a food processor and pulse a few times. Add the sugar and flour and continue to pulse until the nuts are finely ground. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.Add the butter, egg, and vanilla extract and mix to incorporate all the ingredients (the dough...

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Mushrooms soup by Lee Siew Lay

Serves 6-8 bowls Ingredients350g of Portobello mushrooms 250g of Swiss brown mushrooms 2 tbsp of butter1 big onion 1 cup of heavy cream ( about 250g)5 tbsp of plain flour1 liter of water with 2 chicken stock cubeDashes of salt and pepperChopped parsley Steps- cut mushrooms and onion into small pieces. Stir fry both together with the butter for 5 min. - add in the chicken stock soup and boiled for another 10min in a pot. - transfer from pot...

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5mins egg-drop soup by Christine Tan

Ingredients2 cups water 1 cup of chicken broth (any brand u prefer)2 thin slices of ginger1 & 1/2 teaspoon of corn starch (Mix well with some water and set aside)Dash of pepper1 egg 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil (we like the sesame aroma..u can omit if u dun like it)MethodAdd water..ginger slices and chicken broth into the potAdd in the mixed corn starch mixture and stir wellLet it boil and add the beaten egg into the potStir gently in circulate...

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Abalone Scallop Pork Porridge by Camilla Teo

Part A~ Cook 2 cups of rice (rice measuring cup) with 10 cups of water (normal measuring cup), add 2 packets of Dashi (Japanese stock soup), add the stock from the can of abalone.Part B~ A can of 10 mini abalone (rinse, cut them into slices)~ 6-8 pieces of dried scallops (rinse, soak and pull into small pieces when they are soften)~ 150 grams of minced pork seasoned with salt & pepper, mix with some chopped mushroom & waterchestnut (I have...

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