Saturday, May 06, 2006

Cornish Game Hen


I think I am addicted. I grilled again. This time little game hen with garlic, fresh chili pepper, lemon juice and olive oil. Simple and good.

Grilled Asparagus




I don't know why people boil their asparagus before grilling. I just added salt and pepper and olive oil and they all grill up very nicely.

Friday, May 05, 2006

Crab and Avocado


I had some crab meat left from the other day, so I add it to an avocado, chives, cilantro, lemon juice and tobasco. It was better than I expected. Feels like summer.

Transformed Pork

I bought a rib roast but do not want a big chunk of meat so I cut it into chops and ribs. Made a kitchen-sink sort of rub: cayenne, chilli, cilantro, cumin, chervil, thyme, garlic, paprika, all spice, salt, pepper, brown sugar, coriander seeds and cinnamon. Turned out very good.

Thursday, May 04, 2006

Stars Are Edible Too






If you let them rippen properly, they are both pretty and tasty.

Chaozhou Cold Crab





The best way to eat meaty crabs, I think. Just steam it for 10 to 15 minutes and then chill it for a few hours to a few days.










When ready, just crack it open and eat it. In the chilling, the meat takes up firmness, sweetness and flavour from the shells. Dipping into vinegar sauce or not is up to you. I never understand dipping in butter. If you like butter just eat it on toast. Perfect crab need very little enhansement.

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Wings, like the red ones, cooked






I like the chicken thighs a couple days ago so much that I decided to make some wings too. I remember why I love eating grilled wings so much when I was a kid.

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Spicy Soup






I made a stock with the shrimp shells from a couple of days ago and added hot dou ban zhang, tofu and a head of giant mustard green to make this soup. Kind of a soup from scraps.

Monday, May 01, 2006

Three Days Old Dough





I left a lump of bread dough in my fridge for three days and this is what happened. Very different texture and taste than the same day one, I think I like it better this way.

Sunday, April 30, 2006

Chicken Legs






A little nostalgia for barbacues of my childhood.










The chicken is marinated with garlic, ginger, chili, scallion, parsley, sugar, salt, soy sauce, Shaoxing liquor, Rose Liquor, and sesame oil.
I remembered why I love barbacuing when I was little.

Saturday, April 29, 2006

Prawn Season




This is the season for local spotted prawns. Two months a year, that is all. I steamed about a pound and have a simple dip of soy sauce and my home grown three chili pepper oil. They tasted so good, I wanted to go and buy more immediately!

Friday, April 28, 2006

Biscotti

My first attempt, tasted great with coffee.

Recipe:
Beat three eggs with 3/4 cup of sugar, shift together two cups of flour, a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of baking power, mix everything together, add a hand full each of pecans and raisins, form into 3x9 in rectangle, bake at 350F for 20 minutes, cool for 10 minutes, cut and bake again at 275F for 40 minutes.

I will bake it less next time to see if it will be softer and if I will like it.

Thursday, April 27, 2006

Mushroom Omelette






They had a little sale on white mushroom at my local store so I made omelette with parsley. I think it looks pretty good.

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

One Pan Meal







I was tired this evening so I just put everything into one pan. Turned out very good.

Monday, April 24, 2006

Mediterranean Korean







Italian style roast pork, pita bread, Spanish wine, kimchee and hot korean bean paste, came together really well.

Thursday, April 20, 2006

Roast Pork







Funny looking slices.

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Ham Fried Rice







I dare say I make good fried rice.

Monday, April 17, 2006

Hainan Chicken







Poach the chicken and get soup and rice too, cook one get two free! Good deal!

Saturday, April 15, 2006

Seafood Grill







Use more charcoal, much better.

Friday, April 14, 2006

Bought Me A Little Grill







And I learnt I need to put in more charcoal!

They Pop






This is the first time I try my hands on popovers. Slightly darker than I wanted. Good eating still.

Thursday, April 13, 2006

Chicken Curry Chinese Style









Haven't made this kind of curry for a long while.

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Fish Ball with Rice Noodle








More traditional way of eating the fish balls.

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Fish Ball Pita






I was frying some fish balls and thought they look a little like falafels, so...














I made a pita sandwich and it tasted good.

Monday, April 10, 2006

Bucatini with Halibut and SpicyTomato Sauce








I have some left over grilled halibut and canned tomato. Plus, bucatini is great fun to eat.

Sunday, April 09, 2006

Saturday, April 08, 2006

Paella








Well, sort of.

Thursday, April 06, 2006

Simple Fried Fish



My neighbour was saying how sad it is that he can no long eat fried fish this afternoon. For some reason, when dinner time comes, I suddenly really want to fry some fish...

Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Spaghetti and Pork Scallopini






Haven't had any old fashion Italian food for a while.

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Monday, April 03, 2006

Sunday, April 02, 2006

Next Day






And then I 'grilled' the other half.

Saturday, April 01, 2006

They Have Red Ocean Perch on Sale








So I cut it apart
















...and steamed half of it.

Friday, March 31, 2006

Beef Curry







For once I made a mild curry.

Thursday, March 30, 2006

Big Breakfast






The colours of Mali and Senegal

Tuesday, March 28, 2006

First of the Season







The halibut season is upon us again














A little Salsa Verde to give the white fresh some color.

Monday, March 27, 2006

Unagi





Okay, someone else grilled the unagi, but it is still good eating.

Saturday, March 25, 2006

Pita Pan







Can be cooked in a pan.

Friday, March 24, 2006

Bread Making







I don't know why they call it sponge. I think it looks rather like hummus here.

Thursday, March 23, 2006

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Spicy Tofu with Chinese Chives








Should have used blood pudding instead, but this still tasted very good.

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Kicked Up Fish Cake








Fun to make and fun to eat.

Monday, March 20, 2006

Falafel






Fun to make and good with pita.

Saturday, March 18, 2006