On a cool wet evening, what better dish to rev up the appetite and keep one warm than something hot, sour and spicy? Checking through my fridge and larder, I found some ingredients that would be just perfect for the Asam Ikan Kembong recipe which I had come across earlier in PabloPabla's blog. Please check out the full details of this simple but delicious recipe.For the Spicy Paste, just blend/pound together these ingredients:These are the vegetables to be added in:For the asam (sour) flavour, … [Read more...]
Dim Sum at Imperial China
Tai Thong Imperial China3rd Floor Jaya SquareSubang JayaTel: 03-5636 1266Part of the Tai Thong Group, this restaurant offers mainly Cantonese fare in a comfortable setting. As you step into the cream, beige and brown environment, you are greeted with this deco:Lush drapes float across the ceiling in a cluster of chandeliers...One side of the wall has this chinese motif wooden plaques adorning it and they have a few tables there with some comfy divan-like sofas - perfect for lounging in, … [Read more...]
The Star featured my blog!
Last Sunday (17 August 2008), the Star featured a post from my blog. It was entitled "Scrumptious Seafood" and it was referring to the review I did on Hai Peng Seafood Restaurant.They did edit my post a bit, to fit in to their format, I guess. To read my original post, click Here.Thanks, The Star - for giving some publicity to my blog, even though you think I'm a guy, hehe! … [Read more...]
Stuffed Ikan Cencaru
Photo courtesy of WikipediaIkan Cencaru or Torpedo Scad (or more commonly known as Hard Tail Scad) is a common fish found in Malaysian markets. One of the most popular ways of cooking this fish is to stuff it with chilli sambal and fry it.For the Sambal, what you need are Red Chillies, Chilli Padi, Shallots and Belacan. Pound all these together with a teaspoon of salt.Make a deep slit at the back of the fish right towards the stomach. Stuff the sambal into this opening. Don't forget to rub … [Read more...]
Noodles in 3JC
Restoran 3JCF238 1st Floor One UtamaBandar Utama47800 Petaling JayaThis little noodle outlet is tucked away in the old wing of 1 Utama and although it's not on the main thoroughfare, it's pretty popular among lunch goers here.They specialize in Pork Noodles, although they do have other choices like Seafood Curry, porridge and also vegetarian noodles.For a quick lunch fix, I usually go for their Lunch Set. For RM11, you get a Green Tea and the following:Noodles with Minced Pork: I usually order … [Read more...]
Easy Peasy Porridge
With the weather so hot and humid and I being under the weather the past few days, porridge seems to be the best food option for me.I like a simple pork porridge which can be easily prepared at home. What you need are:1 small cup rice2 litres water1 2" length pc of ginger100g dried oystersBoil all the above for about 1 hrMeanwhile, marinate pork fillet slices with salt, pepper, soya sauce, sesame oil and chinese wine. When the porridge is done, put in the pork fillet, stir for a few minutes … [Read more...]
Broccoli
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...]
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...]
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