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.
Friday, 18 December 2020
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.
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