Friday, July 31, 2015

Braided Bread by Winnie Janko Toh

Ingredients500g white bread flour or whole wheat bread flour200ml lukewarm water75g melted butter2 eggs2 tbsp sugar or honey2tsp salt2 tsp dried yeastFor the glaze1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tbsp waterInstructions1) Dissolve the sugar in the water. Add the yeast, stir and allow to stand for 10 minutes.2) Break the eggs into a small bowl and beat lightly.3) Put the flour and salt in a large bowl and mix.4) Add the yeast-water, eggs and the butter. Mix...
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Fried Ngor Hiang by Esther Tho

Recipe was pass down by my late FIL's family. Its always a hit during CNY's gathering in my family. Ingredients1kg minced pork (3 layered/pork belly)*½ kg prawns *600g water chestnut*2 big red onions*20 cloves of garlic*2 big / 3 small eggs3 tbsp plain flour*1 carrot*1 stalk chinese celery*2 stalks spring onionSalt and pepper to tasteTofu skin (thin)Water with some flour to seal while wrapping.Corn flour for deep frying.Method1. Diced all * ingredients...
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Thursday, July 30, 2015

Sweet & Sour Pork by Jeannie Lee

Ingredients200gm Pork shoulder - bite size 1 big onion - diced 1 small cucumber - diced1 big tomato 2 cloves chopped garlics 2tbsp potato starchMarinate pork with 1tsp light sauce, 1 beaten egg, pinch of salt. Set aside. Sauce2tbsp sugar1tbsp vinegar 2tbsp tomato sauce 3 tbsp waterpinch of salt MethodIn a pan, heat up some oil. Dust each piece of pork pieces with potato starch and fry till golden brown and crispy. drain with kitchen towel. In the...
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Prawns Fritters by Jeannie Lee

Ingredients500 gm prawns - shelled 1 cup self raising flour 2 tbsp rice flour Pinch of salt 200 ml ice cold water from the fridge MethodWash and shelled the prawns leaving only the tail.Mixed the flour ingredients with ice cold water, pepper and saltBatter should be thick not runny.Heat up a pan with oil enough to cover the prawns Once oil is hot, dip prawns into the batter and fry till golden colour or till cook.Dish out and serve hot. Enjoy!Di...
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Homemade Egg Tofu Topped with Minced Pork and Mushroom by Vanessa Tay

IngredientSteam Egg4 Eggs250ml Unsweetened Soy Bean Milk150ml Chicken Broth1/2 tsp Salt * optional Pork Topping200g Minced Pork** marinate minced pork with2tbsp light soy sauce1tsp sesame oil1tsp Sugar1tsp Shaoxing Hua Tiao Wine1tsp corn flour1pkt Bunashimeiji Mushroom - wash and dry 1/2 tbsp Salted Soy Bean - mash slightly1 clove Garlic - mince40ml WaterThickening and Garnishing1tsp Corn Flour mixed with 2tbsp Water(Corn Starch solution to thicken...
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Rendang Pedas Kerang (cockles) by Jessie Koey

Ingredients1 kg fresh shell cockles(washed and drained. Pour boiling water into it for 3-4 mins. Shell when cool.1 pkt kara coconut milk/1 grated coconut1/2 pkt kerisik1 daun kunyit4 kaffir leavessalt to taste1 tbsp gula melaka2 pcs assam keping50ml water11/2 tbsp oilIngredients to be blended into paste2 lemongrass3 shallots and I big red onion4 cloves garlics1" ginger1" blue ginger1" belacan1" yellow ginger4 buah keras10 chilli padi3 big red chillies1...
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Banana Chiffon by Esther Tho

Recipe for 21cm chiffon tinIngredients4 egg yolks20g castor sugar 45g veg oil320g riped bananas without skin (about 3)60g cake flour + ½ tsp baking powder + 1/8 salt40g milk (I used banana milk)5 egg whites50g castor sugar½ tsp cream of tartarMethod1. Blend bananas & milk together till like smoothies.2. Beat yolks till pale yellow with sugar.3. Add in oil and the banana smoothies into the yolk and beat for a min.4. Follow by adding in sifted...
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Dried laksa bee hoon by Tan Connie

IngredientsAbt 1kg Laksa meehoon fm marketShallotsA bunch of laksa leaves Half portion laksa paste(I used MakNonya brand)Taupoks (cut in strips)Fishcakes (cut in strips)Prawns (deshelled n deveined)3 hard-boiled eggs100ml coconut milkSome waterSteps1. A quick rinse of meehoon n put aside.2. Fry some shallots with oil in a wok till fragrant. Add some laksa leaves.3. Add the laksa paste and fry till even. 4. Start to add the ingredients, one by one...
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Banana bread by Jeslin Chua

(1Lb, Basic/Sweet Mode, Light Colour)Bread Flour 250gHoney 40gSalt 2gEgg 30gFresh Milk 30gBanana (Mashed) 160gButter 20gInstant Yeast 3gDiscussion : https://www.facebook.com/groups/singaporehomecooks/permalink/861310357271375/?__mref=message_bub...
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Choc-banana & Cheese Cake by Vanessa Tay

Base Layer170g Cream Cheese80g Unsalted Butter80g Caster Sugar100g Plain Flour3/4 tsp Baking Powder1/2 tsp Baking Soda2 Eggs - lightly beaten Top Layer80g Salted Butter - melted60g Caster Sugar200g Bananas - Mashed8g Coco Powder80g Plain Flour3/4 tsp Baking Powder1/2 tsp Baking Soda1 Egg - lightly beaten MethodGrease and line 8" baking tin. Preheat Oven to 170 degTo make base layerMix cream cheese, butter and sugar till light and fluffy. ➰ can melt...
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Borsch soup by Janet Liew‎

For small family of 4 person, please half this recipe.Ingredients1 kg tomatoes (dice)1/2 cabbage (cut into junk)2 carrots (dice)2 sticks celery (dice)2 corn (remove core)2 potatoes (dice) 2 big onion (dice)2 bay leaves1 ltr water1 can Campbell tomato soupSalt & pepper to tasteOptionalBeef bones or beef chunk (PS: I use beef shin)Method1) brown beef in olive oil (I din use any oil)2) add onion, follow by tomatoes.3) add balance ingredients, except...
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Pan-fried Pringles Fish by Shuzhi Xu

IngredientsA: 300g fish fillet1tsp knorr All-in-one seasoningA pinch of pepperA pinch of garlic saltFew drops of sesame oilB: 50g self-raising flourC: Egg mixture from 1 eggD: 100g Pringles potato chips crumpsMethod1. Mix all ingredients from 'A' and keep it in fridge for few hours2. Dip the marinated fish in self-raising flour, then dip into egg mix, then coat it with the crumps.3. Heat oil in pan4. Pan fry fish over low-medium heat on both side...
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Steamed Siew Mai by Michelle Heng

Adapted recipe from http://www.soshiok.com/recipe/siew-maiIngredients (make 16 siew mai)16 wonton wrappers 200g minced pork100g prawns (roughly chopped)2-3 sprig spring onion (chopped finely)2 tbsp carrot (diced finely)2 tbsp woodear mushroom (soaked & diced finely)2 tbsp dried shitake mushroom (soaked & diced finely)3-4 pcs nappa cabbage (steamer liner)2 tbsp ebiko (garnish)Marinade1 tbsp Shaoxing wine 1 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tbsp sesame oil...
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Collagen by Linda Hsu

Ingredients1 pack of big pork bones1 pack of chicken bones 1 pack of chicken feetPreparationClip off chicken feet nailsRemove excess skin from chicken To a pot add water to boilPut all in to rolling boil for about 2 minsRemove scumPour away waterRinse ingredients if neededPut all back to pot with new water that's 1 inch above the top of bonesBoil on high heat till there's rolling boil for about 2 mins Remove scum along the wayLower heat to simmer...
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Honey Pumpkin Bread by Jeslin Chua

(1.5Lb/Basic Mode/Light Colour)Bread Flour 375gSugar 15gSalt 3gMilk Powder 18gHoney 45gEgg 45gFresh Milk 150mlPumpkin (Mashed) 75gButter 30gInstant Yeast 4gDiscussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/singaporehomecooks/permalink/859721624096915/?__mref=message_bub...
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Egg and cheese quesadilla by Colene Koh

Made egg and cheese quesadilla for the kids breakfast this morning. Crispy on the outside, yummy and cheesy on the inside. Used good quality gouda and cheddar cheese for ultimate burst of flavour!!Ok here is a step by step breakdown:1. Scramble eggs, set aside.2. grate cheese, set aside.3. Put scrambled eggs and cheese between 2 pieces of tortilla wraps. 4. Pan fry it gently over low heat to melt the cheese and brown the tortilla. While frying, press...
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