Friday 18 December 2020

Simmered Stuffed Peppers

These bell peppers are stuffed with meat and simmered in a savoury & sweet sauce. This is great as a side dish with rice and also perfect for a lunchbox.

Sunday 13 December 2020

Bento: Bacon, Pea Shoots, Egg, Gyoza & Pasta

This is a healthy and sumptuous lunch box containing bacon pea shoots wraps, Italian garden pasta, ham tamagoyaki (egg roll) and pan-fried gyoza. The lunch box can be made in 30 minutes, or made the night before to save time.

Saturday 5 December 2020

Pea Shoots Tamagoyaki

This simple pea shoots tamagoyaki is made with simple ingredients, bringing out the best of the freshly harvested pea shoots. The tamagoyaki is perfect as a side dish in a bento or any meal, and can be made ahead as part of meal prep.

Tuesday 24 November 2020

Stir-fry Pea Shoots, Pork & Mushroom

The fun part of this recipe is that it was made with Japanese pea shoots bought at Don Don Donki. They are harvested fresh just before cooking and can be regrown for a second round after harvesting.

Thursday 19 November 2020

Salted Kelp Cucumber Salad (Shio Kombu)

This quick pickled salted kelp cucumber salad takes only 5 minutes and 5 ingredients! So easy & fast, you can make it anytime you fancy.

Sunday 8 November 2020

Meal Prep Veggies Rice Bowl

This convenient meal prep veggies rice bowl is made with rice and toppings that were made in advance and keep well in the fridge for 3-7 days.

Thursday 5 November 2020

Black Fungus for Ramen

This seasoned black fungus can be kept in the fridge for a few days, making it ideal for ramen meal prep. Besides ramen, the seasoned fungus can also be used as a topping for grain/rice/salad bowl, or eaten as a cold appetizer dish.

Friday 30 October 2020

Soba Gyoza Bento Lunch Box

This soba gyoza bento lunch box uses supermarket frozen gyoza & chicken seaweed as a short cut. It is served with soba, cheesy kale & cherry tomato. It's colourful, filling and delicious.

Tuesday 27 October 2020

Easy Crab Sandwich

This 15-minute easy crab sandwich is luxuriously made with lump crab meat. The crab salad filling for the sandwich tastes great on its own too.

Friday 23 October 2020

Spicy Bean Sprout Salad for Ramen

This 15-minute spicy bean sprout salad is ideal as topping for ramen, salad or grain bowl, a side dish with rice or as an appetizer cold dish. It takes under 15 minutes and is great for ramen meal prep.

Monday 19 October 2020

Ham & Cheese Egg Sandwich

This ham & cheese egg sandwich lunch box takes 20 minutes to make, keeps well for a few hours and is pretty to look at! 

Friday 16 October 2020

20-Minute Japanese Ramen

This 20-minute Japanese ramen is a fuss-free & value-for-money recipe to enjoy tasty ramen in the comfort of home without tolling for hours in the kitchen. Check out the detailed ingredients and step-by-step photos.

Wednesday 7 October 2020

Greek Yoghurt Coleslaw

Indulge in this delicious coleslaw salad without guilt with this low carb Greek yoghurt coleslaw recipe. It is mayo free and made with keto-friendly ingredients.

Friday 2 October 2020

Japanese Mapo Tofu

This easy recipe for Japanese mapo tofu comes with detailed ingredients & step-by-step photos. So good, you'll make it again and again.

Monday 28 September 2020

Kenny Roger’s Garden Pasta

Easy, copycat recipe for Kenny Roger's garden pasta with broccoli, red bell pepper, red onion and carrot served in a tangy Italian vinaigrette dressing.

Tuesday 22 September 2020

Italian Garden Salad with Baked Egg

Make this delightful Italian garden salad with baked egg English muffin in just under 20 minutes!

Sunday 20 September 2020

Garden Pasta with Italian Vinaigrette

This 15-minute garden pasta with home-made Italian vinaigrette is super easy and great for clearing the fridge of leftover veggies.

Thursday 17 September 2020

Low Carb Italian Vinaigrette

This 5-minute Italian vinaigrette is great for both pastas and salads. For low carb, I'm using a zero-calorie sweetener, but you can use any regular sweetener if you are not counting calories.

Sunday 13 September 2020

Stir-fry Royale Chives & King Oyster Mushroom

This Chinese stir-fry royale chives & king oyster mushroom can be whipped up in just under 20 minutes & makes a good side dish to any Chinese meal.

Wednesday 9 September 2020

Stir-fry Chicken, Shiitake & Scallion

In this recipe, the boneless chicken thigh is stir-fried with sliced shiitake mushroom and Japanese scallion. This is a homely, favourful and goes so well with a bowl of steamed rice.

Friday 4 September 2020

Lump Crab Roll

Make this gourmet looking & tasting lump crab roll in 20 minutes. Pair it with a glass of white wine for the ultimate bliss & indulgence.

Wednesday 2 September 2020

Lump Crab Avocado Salad

This lump crab avocado salad is made with quality pasteurised crabmeat and half-calorie mayonnaise. It takes only 15 minutes to make!

Saturday 29 August 2020

15-minute (Frozen) Mushroom Miso Soup

This 15-minute frozen mushroom miso soup can be made with fresh or frozen mushrooms. This recipe is convenient for busy people or cooking smaller portions. Check out the step-by-step photos in this post.

Saturday 22 August 2020

Luncheon Meat Egg Sandwich

Make this amazing cafe-worthy luncheon meat egg sandwich with thick chunks of scrambled eggs or with a fried egg & sliced cheese. These sandwiches taste as good as they look, and can be made in under 20 minutes.

Monday 17 August 2020

Low Carb Chicken & Veggies Miso Soup

This chicken miso soup comes with lots of fresh ingredients to keep you nourished and satiated. The konnyaku (konjac) provides extra fullness to those eating it as a low-carb meal on its own.

Thursday 13 August 2020

Enoki & Black Fungus Egg Drop Soup

This egg drop soup is nutritious, easy to digest and only requires less than 10 minutes of stove cooking. It is the perfect soup to make on busy days.

Thursday 6 August 2020

Stir-fry Chicken & Black Fungus

This is a simple Chinese stir-fry that can be whipped up in under 30 minutes. The chicken & black fungus goes well with steamed rice and can be enjoyed all year round. The dish reheats well the next day too.

Sunday 2 August 2020

Braised Chicken Drumlets

This Chinese braised chicken drumlets is easy and fast cooking. The home-cooked version helps you to tweak the taste to suit your family's taste buds. Check out the step-by-step photos in this post.

Wednesday 29 July 2020

Simmered Pumpkin & Minced Meat

This Chinese-style quick simmered pumpkin & minced meat can be made with either chicken or pork, and goes very well with rice. Check out the step-by-step photos in this post.

Saturday 25 July 2020

Low Carb Tom Yum Chicken Noodles

Enjoy your favourite tom yum noodles with minimum calories by using Japanese shirataki 'miracle' noodles which contains nearly zero calories. This recipe takes only 15 minutes from start to finish!

Wednesday 22 July 2020

One-Pan Kale & Eggs

It takes only 15 minutes to make this one-pan kale & eggs. It's low-carb, fast, healthy and delicious.

Thursday 16 July 2020

Low Carb Bacon Spinach “Spaghetti” (Konjac Noodles)

Enjoy pasta on a diet with this low carb, LCHF & keto-friendly bacon spinach "spaghetti", made with pumpkin shirataki rice noodles (konjac noodles).

Saturday 11 July 2020

Low Carb Tom Yum Shrimp Shirataki Noodles

Enjoy your favourite tom yum noodles without the guilt by using Japanese shirataki 'miracle' noodles which contains nearly zero calories. This recipe takes only 20 minutes from start to finish!

Tuesday 7 July 2020

Stir-fry Chilli Petai & Mince

This quick and spicy stir fry petai will totally whet your appetite. It is made with instant sambal belacan as a convenient short-cut. You can use either mince chicken or pork in this recipe.

Tuesday 23 June 2020

Stir-fry Royale Chives & Prawns

This is a 20-minute recipe for royale chives & prawns stir-fried in salted fish, ginger and garlic. This deliciously savoury dish goes so well with steamed rice.

Friday 19 June 2020

Chinese Baby Corn Salad

This addictively appetizing Chinese baby corn salad can be made in under 15 minutes and served at room temperature or chilled. Make this to go with any Asian dinner may it be a one-dish meal, stir-fry or soup.

Tuesday 16 June 2020

Chicken Salad with Creamy Sesame Dressing

This easy chicken salad with sesame dressing is refreshing, light tasting and perfect for summer. It can be made in under 30 minutes.

Sunday 14 June 2020

Black Woodear Fungus Salad

This healthy & refreshing black woodear fungus salad recipe is great for making ahead of the day and works with both fresh & dried black fungus.

Tuesday 9 June 2020

Claypot Yee Mee Noodles (Chicken)

Cook and serve this yee mee (yi mien) noodles with juicy chicken pieces in the bubbling claypot.

Sunday 7 June 2020

Crab Egg Drop Soup

There is nothing not to love about this Chinese crab egg drop soup recipe that is fresh tasting, luxurious and only 15 minutes to make!

Thursday 4 June 2020

Crab Tomato Spaghetti

This is a quick and sumptuous spaghetti celebrating the freshness of crab, cooked with cherry tomatoes and baby spinach. It can be whipped up in under 20 minutes.

Monday 1 June 2020

Crabmeat Omelette

This Chinese-style crabmeat omelette requires only 5 key ingredients and 15 minutes to whip up. Check out the ingredients and step-by-step photos in this post.

Thursday 28 May 2020

Ham Macaroni Soup (Hong Kong Style)

This ham macaroni soup popularly served in Hong Kong tea cafe can be whipped up within 15 mins. Also includes recipes for HK milk tea & scrambled eggs to complete the meal.

Monday 25 May 2020

Pork & Century Egg Millet Porridge

This Chinese pork & century egg millet porridge is lower carb than porridge made with the usual rice grains.

Saturday 23 May 2020

Sweet Potato & Ginger Soup

This recipe for Chinese sweet potato & ginger soup is extra spiced, warming and delicious. The dessert requires only 20 minutes of cooking on the stove top.

Wednesday 20 May 2020

Green Bean Multigrain Porridge

This nutritious and flavourful green bean multigrain porridge totally takes the boredom out of plain porridge! It can be cooked in the rice cooker or on the stove.

Sunday 17 May 2020

Sardines Sandwich

Make this no-cook healthy & delicious sardines sandwich in 15-minutes flat. This is one of the first few recipes I learned in school.

Thursday 14 May 2020

Green Bean Sweet Potato Soup

This Chinese green bean sweet potato soup is filling, deliciously sweet and great for combating the hot weather.

Monday 11 May 2020

One-Pan Omelette (Mince Pork, French Beans)

This savoury Chinese one-pan omelette with mince pork & French beans is conveniently cooked and served directly in the pan. Easy, fast and delicious.

Wednesday 6 May 2020

Fruity Snow Fungus Soup (Mango, Kiwi)

This fruity snow fungus soup is a refreshing take on the popular classic Chinese dessert. It is also pretty to look at, easy to make and very delicious.

Sunday 3 May 2020

Oyster Soba Noodle Soup

This oyster soba noodle soup with mushrooms and spinach can be made in under 20 minutes. It's easy, fast and a must-try for oyster lovers.

Wednesday 29 April 2020

Japanese Fish Roe Omelette (Ebiko/Tobiko/Masago)

This Japanese fish roe omelette is deliciously savoury and can be made in under 15 minutes. The minimal seasonings bring out the great taste of the Japanese fish roe.

Monday 27 April 2020

Winter Melon Soup with Pork Balls

30-minute recipe for Chinese winter melon soup with homemade pork balls. It's fast, filling & so wholesome. Serve as a one-dish meal or as a side dish with rice.

Wednesday 22 April 2020

Homely Millet Porridge Breakfast

This homely millet porridge breakfast is what I wake up to at the onsen spas in Taiwan. The porridge was made the fuss-free way, in a rice cooker, and served with eggs, luncheon meat and porridge condiments.

Tuesday 21 April 2020

Chinese Winter Melon Soup

This Chinese winter melon soup is nourishing, great for combating the hot weather and it tastes great! It can be made with pork and/or chicken, on the stove top or using a slow cooker.

Saturday 18 April 2020

Barley Water

This Chinese barley water was made the traditional, old-fashioned way, with candied winter melon and a milky consistency. Just like my mum used to make it. Only 3 main ingredients!

Tuesday 14 April 2020

How to Crisp Soggy Roast Pork Crackling

Turn a humble piece of roast pork which has lost its crackling luster to one with delicious crispy crackling skin. It takes only 10 minutes in the oven.

Saturday 11 April 2020

Hong Kong Style Instant Noodles

This bowl of Hong Kong style instant noodles with luncheon meat (or ham), sunny side up egg and greens will transport you to the delicious tea cafes in HK. It takes only 10 minutes to whip up.

Wednesday 8 April 2020

Cheater Shrimp Wonton Soba Noodle Soup

Make this quick & easy cheater shrimp wonton soba noodle soup in 15 minutes, thanks to using frozen shrimp wonton as a convenient short-cut.

Sunday 5 April 2020

Crackling Roast Pork Salad

In this super quick recipe, the crackling skin of the roasted pork makes the salad from meh to luxurious! As a cheater short cut, I am using a piece of cooked roasted pork bought from the supermarket deli, reheated in the oven to regain its delicious crackling skin.

Tuesday 31 March 2020

Ham & Cheese Omelette

Easy recipe for making full-flavour ham & cheese omelette with step-by-step photos. The melty cheese and savoury ham makes this omelette a satisfying all-day breakfast.

Monday 23 March 2020

Butter Hon Shimeji Mushrooms

There are lots of healthy fats in this plate of butter hon shimeji mushrooms. Eat on its own, as scrambled eggs or salad topping or serve as a side dish to ANY cuisine.

Wednesday 11 March 2020

Stir-fry Royale Chives & Beansprouts

In this classic combination of ingredients, royal chives are stir-fried with beansprouts and salted fish. So savourly delicious, you may need an additional serving of rice (oppss).

Wednesday 4 March 2020

Stir-fry Pork & Veggies in XO Sauce

In this meat-and-veg side dish, the variety of veggies in this dish makes this dish balanced, healthy and delicious. As it is created from leftovers, feel free to substitute with any seasonal vegetables available in the kitchen.

Sunday 1 March 2020

Stir-fry Royale Chives & Hon Shimeji

In this recipe, Chinese chives are stir-fried with hon shimeji mushrooms, salted fish, garlic & ginger. This dish is deliciously savoury and goes well with rice.

Thursday 27 February 2020

Claypot Yee Mee Noodles (Pork)

This homely claypot yee mee noodles (pork) comes with pork balls, minced pork and sliced pork. The marinated meat can be prepared the night before for ease of cooking the next day.

Tuesday 25 February 2020

Stir-fry Royale Chives (Qing Long Cai)

Enjoy the natural mild sweetness of tenderly cooked royale chives in this recipe. The chives are cooked in lots of garlic and ginger, complementing its natural good taste.

Tuesday 18 February 2020

Claypot Yee Mee Noodles (Minced Pork)

This homely claypot yee mee noodles (egg noodles) can be whipped up in 15 minutes. Use the best quality of minced pork with some fats on for the best taste.

Thursday 13 February 2020

Claypot Yee Mee Noodles (Prawn)

Cook and serve this delicious claypot yee mee egg noodles with premium large prawns in 15 minutes! Home cooked doesn't get any easier and better than this :)

Friday 7 February 2020

Stir-fry 7 Types Vegetables

This recipe for stir-fry 7 Types vegetables is usually served during Chinese New Year, but can be enjoyed all year round as it is a medley of healthy greens. And it is great for clearing the fridge of leftover vegetables!

Wednesday 5 February 2020

Stir-fry Pork with Negi (Japanese scallion)

In this recipe, the negi (Japanese scallion) forms the main vegetable component of the dish, imparting its sweet and mild onion flavour to balance the meat.

Friday 31 January 2020

Stir-fry Leeks with Prawns

This Chinese stir-fry leeks with prawns is fresh tasting with simple ingredients. Learn how to thoroughly clean the leeks to get rid of hidden dirt trapped within the leaves, and how to slice them.

Thursday 30 January 2020

Prawns Ee-Fu Noodles

This prawns (shrimps) ee-fu noodles dish symbolizes longevity (long noodle strands) and happiness (prawns) during Chinese New Year. They make a great one-dish meal anytime of the year too.

Tuesday 28 January 2020

Supermarket Dumplings Hot Pot

This hot pot takes less than 15 minutes to prepare thanks to the help of supermarket frozen dumplings. It makes such an easy, healthy and fast dinner.