I love broccoli and whenever I go vegetables-shopping, I never fail to get a head of broccoli. It can keep well in the fridge for a week.Broccoli is high in vitamin C and soluble fiber and contains multiple nutrients with potent anti-cancer properties. Broccoli also contains the compound glucoraphanin, which can be processed into an anticancer compound sulforaphane, though the benefits of broccoli are greatly reduced if the vegetable is boiled more than ten minutes. A high intake of broccoli … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2008
Braised Peanuts
In many chinese restaurants, as you sit down and order your food, most often than not, the waitress will bring you a plate of appetizers. This can be some pickled vegetables, diced beancurd, fried nuts, fried crunchies or braised peanuts.Braised peanuts - that's my favourite. I tried doing this at home and it turned out rather well...What you need are:300g giant peanuts (soaked overnight)2 pcs cinnamon3 pcs star anisesome dried orange peel1 litre water1 tbsp dark soya saucesalt & sugar to … [Read more...]
Bak Kut Teh in Shah Alam
Kedai Makanan Teow Feng26G Jalan B25/BTaman Industri Axis, Seksyen 25Taman Sri Muda40400 Shah AlamClosed on Sundays(Location: A few shoplots away from Public Bank, in the row in front of Spring Golden Cha-Siew)I first heard about this Bak Kut Teh (BKT) place from a rave review by a fellow flogger - but he was talking about the parent shop (in Kg Subang) and this outlet here is merely the branch. Anyway, since this place is less than 5 minutes' from my house, we decided to give it a try.I was … [Read more...]
Nong & Jimmy – Thai Seafood BBQ
Nong & JimmyLot 27363 Jalan Cahaya 1Taman Cahaya68000 AmpangSelangorTel: 019-261 1345/012-2738069Opening hours: 6.00pm - 10.00pm (Closed on Mondays)This Thai Seafood BBQ place has been around for some time and well-known among the Ampang folks and even non-Ampang foodies. Yeah, people throng the place from all over, despite its rather obscure location in the middle of Ampang. It's a big shack-like place, smack next to a used-car carpark and opposite some flats. Square and round tables … [Read more...]
Steamed Okra
On days when I need a simple but nutritious vegetable dish, I turn to steaming the Okra, or more commonly known as the “Lady’s Finger”. “Okra” originated from the Nigerian word “okuru” and its scientific name is Abelmoschus esculentus. Okra is low in calories and is a good source of many nutrients including vitamin B6 and C, fiber, calcium and folic acid. It is effective for the prevention of neural tube defects in developing fetuses mainly due to its high content of vitamin B6, calcium, … [Read more...]
Fiery Fish Head Curry
Restoran Ocean Point48-G Jalan Anggerik Vanilla 31MKota Kemuning, Sect. 3140460 Shah ALamThe last time I went to this restaurant was quite some time ago - when it first opened. At that time I believed we just had a quick unmemorable meal as the restaurant then was quite deserted. However, of late, this place has been packing in the crowds. Probably they had a change in management and/or chefs. So last week, we decided to give it another try. On a week night, the crowd was pretty … [Read more...]
Home-cooked Assam Laksa
It’s been quite some time since I cooked Assam Laksa at home… so, when I was reminded about this fact, I decided to cook this last weekend. On Saturday morning I went to the wet market in Subang to get my fresh supplies… the vegetables, fish and noodles needed for this popular tantalising Malaysian dish! Actually, cooking Assam Laksa is very simple… about the most tedious task is perhaps the deboning of the fish. Here are what you need: For the Soup: Blend/pound together: … [Read more...]
Claypot Chicken Rice
Restoran Busy Corner83 Jalan SS22/11Damansara Jaya47400 Petaling JayaTel: 03-7725 3092This restaurant is aptly named. They really are busy, especially during lunch time! This is one of the very few places in PJ that serves good Claypot Chicken Rice.They have different variants of the popular claypot chicken rice, eg Black Pepper, Red Bean Sauce, Thai Style... and it's not limited to just chicken - you can also have steak, prawns or fish!Being the traditionalist that I am, I always order their … [Read more...]
Mamak Food @ Dataran Pelangi
Restoran Al-SafaNo.1 Pelangi One AvenueJalan PJU 6A47400 Petaling JayaTel: 03-7728 9349 / 016-2287474After 5 months in my new office in Bandar Utama, we have had quite enough of the food in 1U - I mean, how often can you be eating in all those upmarket outlets, right? If you don't get pokkai, you also get jelak after a while, no?So...I was happy to note that this new mamak shop, just a stone throw away from my office, has just opened a few days ago. Their congratulatory flower baskets are … [Read more...]
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