Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Awsm Fried Spinach with Shrimp Paste



Ingredients
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach
  • 1 sprig of red chillies (I spicy chillies go put it tastes) *
  • 2 shallots *
  • 1 clove garlic *
  • A handful of anchovies / dried shrimp *
  • 1 tablespoon (or more) shrimp paste *
  • Salt and flavoring (Ajinomoto / MSG) to taste
  • Enough cooking oil for sauteing

Steps

Cut the spinach according to taste, clean and toast them up.

Crush those ingredients marked with *.

When oil is hot, saute the ground ingredients from step 2 and stir fry until fragrant, or slightly yellow.

Add salt and flavorings. Stir for a while then add spinach.

Mix well and stir until cooked, put a little water and when the sauce boils turn off the gas.

Serve immediately with hot rice.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Awsm Simple Cheese Cake


Yields 

6 inches, serves 5-6 pax

Ingredients
  • 250g cream cheese
  • 200ml plain yogurt
  • 90g sugar
  • 3 tsp flour (I'm using self-rising flour)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp lemon juice (if you do not like it too sour then 1 tsp)
Steps

Put all ingredients into the mixer. Play up to be cream.

Put into baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes at 170 degree.

After baked can be stored in a refrigerator for a few days.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Awsm Thai Peanut Sauce



Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation:

In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, coconut milk, water, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, ginger, and garlic. Mix in the cilantro just before serving.