To be frank, I am not a big fan of soup dumpling last time. Call me dump or fussy, I just never find one that I fancy. 1 fine day, my husband told me that he is bringing back soup dumpling from Penang. We even had a small argument on […]
This might not be one of the attractive picture I have ever posted, but it’s definitely one of the recipe we need the most ~ especially this period seems to be common cold and seasonal flu seems to be affecting alot of people, including myself. Apple and Pear Pork Rib […]
This dish has a very special meaning to me. It reminds me of my Late Grandma and Mama, both of Penang Origin. Ever since they left, I never had this dish again… until my Penang- born hubby made this dish during one of our family dinner. And I knew it from […]
Hokkien Mee – Stir Fried Noodles with Seafood is a “proudly Made in Singapore” Dish and I love it! I posted a recipe earlier on making this dish by making the broth with prawn head and brew the broth for about 10 mins…… Well.. not everyone have a stash of prawn […]
This is one of my favourite childhood dish! Ah ma always cooked it during Birthdays of our family members or when I pulled her sleeve and requested for it. I will just stand beside the stove while she was making it a and enjoying every single steps. My Taiwanese friend […]
Who don’t love this sloppy mess ~ Rice smoothered in messy Hainanese Curry and braised gravy, accompanied by Five spices Hainanese Pork Cutlet, Braised Wings & Cabbage stew aka Chap Chye! The taste from my late papa on the table.Making this meal can finish within an hour. Just need to […]
This is the reason that always get me crossing the bridge to our neighbouring country – Malaysia (Johor Bahru) and of course only to my favourite stall – Shoon Huat Ba Kut Teh @ Taman Sentosa (顺发肉骨茶). The reason I love their Ba Kut Teh is because their Ba Ku […]
Thai Style Braised Pork Leg on Rice (Khao Kha Moo ข้าวขาหมู) is a must eat street food when you are in Thailand. It is definitely an influnced by Chinese and Thai further elevate this dish with their own herbs and seasoning. It is braised until the meat is super tender […]
Char Siew (Chinese Barbeque Roast Pork) is a popular dish in Cantonese Cuisine, typically sweet, sticky and red (due to red food colouring). It’s a dish that is always well-received by everyone from kids and adults to our old folks. To achieve this plate of glistering, sticky, perfectly caramelized Char […]
For those who have heard of Naughty Nuri would have known of their perfectly grilled Balinese Style BBQ Pork Ribs that are coated with some sweetly fragrant black sauce, resulting in ribs that are flavorful and tender. They had aggressively expanded their business and had branches over Malaysia and Singapore. I had […]
This slow oven-roasted Pork Belly is sooooo good that I must share this recipe like almost immediately after testing it! The fats literally melt-in-your mouth and the meat is fall-apart tender and moist! This is like the only dish you need to impress your loved ones and guests! I […]
Thai Style Glass Noodles baked in Claypot one of my favourite Thai Dish and it’s a must order dish on the menu in a Thai Restaurant. It’s a umami-rich, peppery and super well-flavoured glass noodle (Cellophane noodle) baked with prawns & pork belly over a pot of aromatic Thai flavored […]
Dong Po Rou (東坡肉) is a dish where the pork belly was braised in a pot of aromatic wine with sweet black sauce until the fats melt in your mouth and the meat becomes easily fall apart tender. The taste profile of this dish is sweet and salty, with […]
There are tons of sio bak recipes around and why do I want to come up with another one? This recipe promises a Super Yummy Sio Bak with Exploding Crunch & Bursting Juiciness. Moreover, no tedious poking required. #notexaggerating Actually I’m not a fan of sio bak. I mean last […]
I have been waiting for this recipe for 3 years and it’s definitely worth the wait! Crispiness from the bean skin, juiciness from the pork belly, crunchiness from the prawns and sweetness from the water chestnuts.. these Ngoh Hiang are packed with bursting flavours. Tell me which stall/restaurant is selling the the […]
Taiwanese Braised Pork Belly Rice is one of the must-eat in Taiwan. It’s a bowl of rice served with Small Pieces of Pork Belly braised for hours in soy sauce and rice wine until it’s extremely tender and melt-in-your-mouth. I just came back from Taiwan and I knew I […]
Khao Tang Na Tang is a Thai Dish – Pork and Shrimp in Coconut Sauce. It is usually served with Crispy Rice Cracker. It is spicy and very coconutti. Very flavourful and yummy! I first tried this dish many years ago. That many years ago was the first and last […]
Today is the best day to have this pot of goodness! A chilly day after rain, hubby is sick and I am having indigestion for many days. I love to grind my rice grain and break them into smaller pieces when making congee. The congee will be extremely smooth and it […]
Yeah! Taiwan I’m Coming!! I will be going to Taiwan in Dec and was browsing my Honeymoon photos to see where should I revisit again. Why everything looks so yummy??!! This time I will only be going for 4 days. How can I finish all the food on the must […]
Suddenly have craving for flavoured rice these few days. Usually I will cook such “claypot” rice either in rice cooker or a saucepan, which you still can if you follow this recipe. However, I felt that there are still some missing elements, visually and in taste wise, even though it […]
I love eating braised pork belly rice (Lor Bak Peng). I tried many from different Taiwanese Cafes in Singapore and also tried making a different few version using many different recipes from various cookbooks and blogs. I was so satisfied every time I had one until I had the authentic, […]