To make this recipe you are going to have to check out the previous post Chicken Stew. I have taken the left over stew and made it into the broth for the ramen. The flavors have intensified now and really brings the umami into the ramen. OK, this is a reminder that this is just […]
Chicken Miso Stew
My love of experimenting with food has brought me to this recipe, bringing back the memories of Mum and Grandma home cooking all in one recipe. A truly foo for the soul. I try to put a twist to it because in the household the boys do not fancy too much soup – the preferred […]
Virgilio’s Pork Adobo
This simple recipe was given to me by a good friend, team mate in Last Minute Tri Team, Master Griller of Virgilio’s Food Services – Billy Lopez in the Philippines. For all our friends missing home we hope this recipe will bring you some comfort. Ingredients 4 tbsp / Olive Oil 4 clove / Garlic […]
Satay sauce chicken
Came across by chance the pre-mixed Satay Sauce. The lesson learn from this is really getting to know your wet-market suppliers well – as most Mothers advise. I have a favourite ‘Aunty’ that I go to for my Chinese sauces and ingredients e.g salted vegetables, peanuts for soup, dry red dates, wolf berry …. And […]
Liver with Beansprouts
Growing up, I remember Mum cooking this. But also, with my recent craze with Japanese cooking, and from watching Tokyo Midnight diner on Netflix. Is the same dish just cooked with Japanese sauces! I have recently been using a lot of Japanese sauces and found that the flavour changes the dish, which is a very […]
Fish Sauce Pork Belly
Here’s another one dish meal inspired by watching Midnight Diner. We are a eat in front of the TV kind of family. One of the reasons why we like one dish meals like this. Simple ingredients, tasty meal. Hope you enjoy my ‘experiment’ recipe, I know my family does. Cook Time Serves Cuisine 50 minutes […]
Mummy’s Fried Rice
We have @realyoga_fairy to thank for this contribution. A working mother of 2 teenagers and loving wife. She’s sharing what she’s experimented over this COVID period to feed this super active family. It’s been a very difficult few months for families. We hope that sharing recipes will help take away a small part of that […]
Butadon Japanese Rice Bowl
My first visit to Japan this year has inspired me deeply to try my hands at Japanese food. It’s fairly simple if you have the right Japanese sauces. I am sharing all my ‘experiments’ that have passed my home critics. Hope this gives you ideas and enjoyment in your home cooking journey! I highly recommend […]
Wet Brining
A typical busy day at home Conference call is on, kids are on the way home from school, phone buzzing and the list goes on. This is a typical day for a work from home mum, and it does not stop! Because every time the kids are back from schools – first question is “Mummy, […]
G is for Garlic
Also known as the Stinking Rose, did you know it has many beneficial propoerties? Garlic is rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, and is used widely for flavouring. However, garlic has also been prescribed as medicine throughout ancient and modern history. Read on for the four health benefits of garlic. Boosts Heart […]