Oyster Sauce Chicken

This dish did not disappoint hubby and Siaopo at all !

Adapted from Amy Beh's recipe.

Ingredients
6 pieces chicken thighs
3 tbsp cornflour
1 egg white
pinch of salt
Dash of pepper
3 chili padi (chopped)
1 tsp white peppercorn (smashed)
1 cup chicken stock

Sauce
11/2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp marmite
4 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp fish sauce
1/4tsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp cooking wine
1 tbsp cornflour
pepper

Method

1. Add salt, pepper, egg white and cornflour to chicken.
2. Deep fry chicken over medium heat. Remove aside.
3. Heat wok with oil. Add white peppercorn and chilli.
4. Pour chicken stock and bring to boil.
5. Stir sauce and add in chicken.
6. Simmer until gravy turns thick.
7. Dish out and serve.

Gingko Barley with Beancurd Dessert

This Yi Mai Pak Ko Fu Zuk is Siaopo's all-time favorite dessert.

Ingredients
1 small packet barley
2 pcs of beancurd skin (soaked)
10 gingko nuts (skin removed)
Sugar to taste

Method

1. Wash the barley.
2. Heat up a pot of water.
3. Add in barley, gingko nuts . Bring to boil.
4. Add in beancurd and sugar.
5. Simmer for 1 hour.
6. serve warm or cold.

Jolly Night

Siaopo hasn't written anything about her life since last 2 weeks. Time for an update.

Siaopo and hubby were over the moon to have adorable Kristie around them on Saturday.

In recent weeks, Kristie's development is consistently drastic and very noticeable.This bubbly angel is now far more sociable than before.

New places, new faces, she no longer shy !

Altogether as enjoyable as all past events with the Kongs , it was a lovely Saturday night with everyone laughing with delight.

Siaopo and her buddy

Steamed Pandan Cup Cake

Siaopo made this Steamed Pandan Cup Cake for Saturday afternoon tea.

Together with the Kongs, we enjoyed this healthy version of cup cake to the fullest.

Ingredients
4 eggs
130g caster sugar
160g self raising flour (sifted)
50 ml 7 up
1 tsp pandan essence

Method

1. Beat egg with mixer until light and frothy.
2. Add sugar and beat till creamy and thick.
3. Add in pandan essence and mix well.
4. Fold in flour lightly in 3 batches with one direction.
5. Add in 7 up and mix well.
6. Transfer to cup mould.
7. Steam on high heat for 15 minutes.

Spicy Spaghetti Bolognese

Not much happening in Siaopo's kitchen lately due to hubby's work travel.

Similar method, steps and ingredients as Spicy Rigatoni Bolognese. Only replace rigatoni with spaghetti.

Leftovers ideal for home-packed lunch at work.

Siaopo's yummy lunch at work - Spicy Spaghetti Bolognese

A1 chicken soup

An ideal recipe for the winter..

Ingredients
1 packet A1 chicken soup spices
3 chicken quater ( skin removed)
Handful of kei chi
4 cloves garlic
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce

Method
Heat up one pot of water.
When water is boiled, add chicken meat, garlic and spice.
Add in soy sauce, oyster sauce, kei chi and simmer for 30 minutes
Serve hot.

Special Steam Fish

Many thanks to Alice and Audrey for sharing this lovely recipe.

Most of all, thanks for a great Friday night. Siaopo had a great time with baby Kristie.

Ingredients
1 Sea Bream
1 tbsp Tau Cheong sauce
1 tbsp plum sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar

Garnish
1 stalk spring onions ( chopped)
1/2 red pepper (sliced)
1/2 inch ginger (sliced)

Method

1. Clean fish and pat dry.
2. Mix sauces and sugar well.
3. Pour over fish.
4. Garnish with ginger and red pepper
5. Steam for 20 minutes.
6. Sprinkle spring onions over fish.
7. Serve with rice.

Happy 6th Month Anniversary..

Happy 6th month anniversary to this blog.

Siaopo couldn't believe is been 6 months since she started this blog. Her first post was on 16th March 2009!

To everyone who visited this blog, Siaopo would like to say a big THANK YOU.

To her darling hubby, thank you very much for all the support and.....Siaopo is not HANGAT HANGAT TAHI AYAM ok? Ha ha

Nasi Goreng Cina

Fried rice is a great way to use up leftovers.

Anyone can do this dish in well under half an hour, that includes all the chopping.

This mouth watering Nasi Goreng Cina also known as Yong Chow Fried Rice, is one of Siaopo's favorite dish.

Ingredients
2 eggs (beaten)
1 cup of prawns
I packet of Seri Aji powder seasoning
1 tbsp garlic (chopped)
1 onion (chopped)
2 cups of cooked rice
1 cup of frozen vegetables
2 spring onions (chopped)

Method

1. Heat oil in wok. Add beaten egg and swirl it around to set like a thin pancake.
2. Slide pancake, roll up and cut into strips. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in wok. Add onions and garlic.
4. Add in seasoning and mix well.
5. Add in prawns, vegetables and rice until everything heated through.
6. Add in spring onions.
7. Remove and serve, Garnish with egg strips.

Grilled Red Herrings With Salad

For reduced-to-clear section, Siaopo must go there.

Siaopo got this two red herrings for just £0.65 at Morrison RTC section today. Great deal.

Siaopo made this grilled red herrings with salad for dinner.

Ingredients
2 red herrings
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper

Method

1. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Rub with olive oil.
2. Grill fish under moderate heat for 15 minutes, turning them once.
3. Serve with salad.

Spicy Fry Noodle with Thai Basil

Final utilisation of Thai Sweet Basil leaves bought last weekend.

Ideal for work packed lunch.

Ingredients
1 packet of Sharwood medium Egg Noodle (cooked)
1 tbsp garlic (chopped)
1/2 packet turkey mince (marinate)
1 cup beansprouts
Handful of Thai Basil
1 onion (sliced)
1 cup fish balls (halves)
2 chili ( sliced)

Sauces
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar
Dash of pepper

Method

1. Heat oil in wok.Fry garlic till fragrant.
2. Add in turkey mince. Continue frying.
3. Add in fish balls, egg noodle,onions and beansprouts.
4. Stir-fry for 1 minute before adding sauces.
5. Add in chili and Basil leaves.
6. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Spicy Seafood with Thai Basil

While eating this spicy seafood with Thai Basil, stray grains stick on to the side of hubby's mouth. His tongue meticulously makes a clean sweep.

His reaction has explained how delicious the dish is !

Everyone, give it a go too !

Ingredients
1 cup of prawns
1 cup of squid
6 seafood sticks ( cut)
1 cup of button mushrooms (sliced)
1 tbsp garlic
1 chili (sliced)
Handful of Thai Basil leaves
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

1. Heat oil in wok. Add garlic till fragrant.
2. Add in prawns, squids, mushrooms and seafood stick.
3. Continue frying for 2 minutes.
4. Add in chili, soy sauce, sugar,fish sauce. Mix well.
5. Add in basil leaves and lemon juice.
6. Remove and serve warm.

Japanese Green Tea Chiffon Cake

Chiffon Cakes - Siaopo loves it, hubby is in love with it !

Siaopo made this Green Tea Chiffon Cake for Sunday afternoon tea. Leftover was just perfect for our Monday packed breakfast to work.

Similar method, steps and ingredients as Pandan Chiffon Cake. Only replace coconut milk with fresh milk as well as pandan essence with Japanese green tea powder.

The Moscow Circus

Having missed the wonderful circus in Moscow two months ago, Siaopo gone for her first enrichment circus today !

Siaopo wouldn't have bothered experiencing until she came across a leaflet last week - The Moscow State Circus in Newcastle.

She thought, why not ?

First off, hubby thought it was good idea and reasonable at £10. Only later, he realised at the ticket office that £10 tickets are for restricted view seats only.

Funnily enough, hubby bought the grandstand with front view of stage seats at £20 each ! This was indeed a shock to Siaopo...

Together with the lovely Perera couple, the four adults headed to the touring circus ground Saturday afternoon.

Siaopo was impressed with the daring acrobats performing numerous high-flying scenes. She just squeezed her eyes shut, pulling hubby's jacket each time those dangerous stunts were being performed.

The surprise was in the aftermath : Was it worth it ?

Hubby's facial expression shown it all. Hubby was absolutely annoyed. Two reasons.

1. There were no animals used in the circus
2. The circus only lasted for 1 hour 40 minutes
   

Come on, let's go to the ticket office.

Siaopo asked : For what?

Ask for money refund la . What else ? Bloody expensive circus! (Showing his gum-gum face ...)

Oh No, that man was struck by his nutty hormone once again.

Spicy Mince with Thai Sweet Basil

Hubby's favorite Thai dish taught by Siaopo's culinary guru, Wisit.

Ingredients
250g pork mince
1 onion (sliced)
2 chili (sliced)
1 tbsp garlic (chopped)
4 stalks Thai sweet basil
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

1. Marinate pork mince as usual.
2. Heat wok with oil. Stir fry garlic till fragrant.
3. Add pork mince and fry for 4 minutes.
4. Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, onion and sugar.
5. Stir well. Add chili, lemon juice and fish sauce.
6. Add basil leaves and dish out immediately.

DW's Birthday Meal

Same gang, different spot from the previous Fun Girly Dinner post.

Birthday season is upon us in the gang : DW, Ash and Siaopo's birthday will be flashing past this upcoming months.

First to go in the list is DW - Siaopo's sprightly, cheeky, funny and pretty work colleague.

The gang decided to go for a meal out after work on Thursday night.

Park House Restaurant around the corner of the industrial estate just dropped into our laps this time, without even furrowing our brows. Easy peasy choice.

Siaopo had garlic bread and onion rings for starter, piri-piri chicken and chips for main dish. She plate everything ! Oh no..calories..

Come to cake-time , Siaopo and Ash stick one little candle into a small piece of chocolate cake, followed by a birthday song. DW was thrilled.

Happy Birthday DW! Don't worry about your age - you're still very young my dear...

Bombay Potatoes

This is an easy to cook Indian dish ideally serve with naan bread. A great mid-week recipe for Siaopo.

Ingredients
6 medium potatoes (diced)
1 onion (sliced)
1 packet of Schwartz Bombay Potatoes mix
1 can chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup of water
Lime wedges

Method

1. Pre-boiled potatoes in water for 10 minutes. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in wok and fry onions till fragrant.
3. Add in the spice mix. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add potatoes, water and chopped tomatoes. Mix well.
5. Simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Garnish with lime wedges.

Stir-Fry Prawns with Sugar Snap Peas and Baby Corn

Siaopo is back to cooking mode.

Ingredients
1 cup of prawns
1 pack of sugar snap peas
1 pack or baby corn (sliced)
1 tbsp of ikan bilis stock granules
1 tbsp garlic

Method

1. Heat oil in wok. Fry garlic till fragrant.
2. Add prawns and stir fry for 2 minutes.
3. Add in sugar snap peas and baby corn.
4. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Remove and serve with rice.