Tremella (snow fungus) longan red dates dessert

Simple and fast dessert recipe using Thermomix :) We had it when it is still warm, however some people prefer to put in refrigerator first for maybe about 30min-1 hour to enjoy it in cooling sensation. If you do so, please make sure you let the boiled dessert to cool down to room temp first before you put in the fridge (To protect your fridge) 

Ingredients A: 
25g Tremella (snow fungus)
10-15pcs Red dates 
Armeniacae Semen Amarum (optional) or replace with 10-15pcs gingo 
1200g water

Ingredients B:
10-15pcs Dried longan 
40g rock sugar (subject to individual preference for the sweetness) 

Steps:
1. Wash and soak the tremella for about 1hour, and then cut into smaller pieces 
2. Put ingredients A into TM bowl, MC / 100c / 15min / Reserve, spoon stir
3. Add ingredients B into TM bowl, MC / 100c / 30min / Reserve, spoon stir

Remark: The tremella is still crunchy after cooked. Longer cooking time is needed if you want the texture to be more silky.

 

6 Simple Steps - Crispy Whole Roasted Chicken in Fotile Oven

This is my first attempt for whole roasted chicken. (Kampung chicken). I'm gonna share the recipe here cause it's simple & delicious! Crispy skin + juicy meat with some herbs aroma, I'm so satisfied with the result and inspired to try some other things with my oven. 

Ingredients A:  

1 Whole chicken (Remove giblets from the cavity)

Olive Oil 

Salt 

Pepper

Ingredients B: (Optional, type of ingredients at your choice)

Sliced Lemon 

Thyme, sage & rosemary (Or herbs that you like) 

Peeled garlic 

Small onion

Steps:  

1. If you rinse the chicken, remember to pat dry with kitchen towel. If you don't, please also do so. And I suggest to put the chicken at the room temperature for 30min while you preparing the ingredients. (If you are taking out from the fridge)

2. Rub over the skin with olive oil.

3. Season with salt and pepper. (inside & out)

4. Put ingredients B inside the cavity (Optional) 

5. Place the chicken with breast side up on the pan and then pre-heat the oven at 210c

6. Put the chicken into the oven and roast for 15mins.

7. After 15mins, change the temperature to 190-195, and roast for another 50mins - 1 hour.

For my oven - Fotile, I place the chicken at the lowest level so that the skin won't be overcooked. However, I think it is subject to individual's oven, as I saw some other recipe showed to place the chicken in the middle rack. 

Enjoy! =) 

DIY Carousel Happy Garden

My sis saw few of her friends bought the DIY mini house, she also follow the trend and bought herself mini carousel happy garden. She told me she has something to fill up her free time. 

When I first saw the box opened with all the tiny tiny materials, omg, everything you need to DIY, even the small gift box with the ribbon you also need to tie it by yourself. By doing this, you will be able to know whether your eye sight is good or bad, and you have to be patient. 

I know I'm bad but I just cant stop myself asking her, "are you sure to make these few ting things stick together and become a chair or something?", eventually she made it. Bravo! 

Instruction booklet will be given and I would suggest to DIY in a bright environment. Need not rush, take your time and enjoy. 

After this I'm sure there will be the 2nd DIY coming soon. What will be the next challenge? :) 

Pu-Re Space - Cozy vegetarian restaurant + homestay in Klang

My friend introduced me Pu-Re space few months ago, he told me the place is very cozy. 

If you are using WAZE, it's simple, just search for Pu-Re Space. (remember to type with the dash)

O'FOREST SoyLAC for healthy colon

30 mins. oven grilled chicken drumsticks

This will be my first sharing of food recipe, I'm actually feel shy to share because I'm still a beginner. However my hubby encourage me to share if the food taste good. Here's the oven grilled chicken that I attempt to make in simple & fast way. Surprisingly both of us like it.

Ingredient A:

1 1/2 tea spoon of salt (You can put lesser if too salty for you)

7 pieces of chicken drumsticks 

Ingredient B: (Amount as you like, adequate will do)

Black Pepper (Powder)

Soya Sauce 

Olive Oil 

Steps: 

1. If you rinse the drumsticks, remember to pat dry with kitchen towel in advance.

2. Season evenly with salt.

3. Mix ingredients B and apply evenly with pastry brush. 

4. Put the aluminum foil on the baking pan and place the drumsticks on it.

5. Pre-heat the oven at 185 and grill for 30-35mins or until the skin has turn to golden brown, bottom 2nd level (subject to individual's oven) 

Everything done in 45 mins :) (I prepare the chicken without marinating over the night, individual preference, maybe it will taste differently? will try it out next time) 

Hubby and I felt satisfied with the result. Next round I will add garlic powder to marinate in a longer hour, and see how it taste. :)

Cheers

Hungry Hog

This place is not only college student's favourite, it's also family's favourite place. I mention college student because every time I visit this place, at least 30-40% of the customers are college students. If you are meat eater, consider this restaurant.

Their food and taste are quite consistent, that's why I have already forgot how many times I've been there for the siew yuk, burger, bacon, sausages...yum yummy...

The seats are limited because some of the customers already made reservation earlier. (Most of the time those who call for reservation, they are coming in a group - 6-10people, some in small group like 2-3 because they already know they may not able to get a table if walk in) Unless you do what I did last weekend by arriving there at 6pm. :P 

Therefore, it is better to give them a call for reservation

 

Contact Number: 012-2250877

Address: 61, Jalan SS 15/4B, Subang Jaya, Selangor. (near DirectD) 

Opening Hour: 

Tue-Thurs: 11-3pm, 6-10pm 

Fri-Sun: 11am-11pm 

Siew Yuk as appetizer. After the first piece, in a second I will continue with the 2nd, 3rd...ahhh...until I forgot I have a main course later...
Remember to dip the sauce, the spiciness suits very well with the siew yuk

3 Little Pigs burger + 2 side dishes of your choice + add on fried egg

It is a good price at RM 15.90 for this portion, what are you waiting for?

Mushroom & Cream Spaghetti

The portion for this time is so big! I'm not sure if it's because I'm the early bird? Anyway, the spaghetti is nicely cooked, and I can smell the herbs from my mouth after the first bite. Burp....

Here's the menu (As per Aug 2015 version, subject to change) 

Beyond Veggie, it's organic

If you are meat eater, find a day to become herbivore, it's not a bad decision :)

Nowadays there are more choices of vegetarian / organic restaurants around, Beyond Veggie is one of my favorite. 

Majority of their dishes that I have tried are delicious. Their cakes are eggless. You can check if there is any meal discount at kindmeal.my. It can be up to 35% discount :) Download the apps will be more convenient for you. 

This is their current Bento Set menu.

Beyond Veggie Outlet (May vary time to time)

Glass Recycling - Go GrEeN

If you are looking for a place that you could send the used glass bottles for recycling purposes, you can drop by SunwayMas filed - Kechara Earth Project recycle activities. 

Date: Every 2nd Sunday of the month 
Time: 9.30am - 12pm 
Place: Sunwaymas Field (Taman Rekreasi Near Aman Suria), Jalan PJU 1/3A, Ara Damansara, 47301 PJ
Contact: 012-3228819 or 012-2150968 

There are many types of glass bottles you can keep for recycling purposes, such as bottles for sauces, supplements, food seasonings, juices, wine...

Just ensure you rinse or wash the bottles and let it air dry. Normally I will keep the caps with the bottles. My collection for last visit has about 60 glass bottles, most of it were Lakewood Apple Juice. Felt so nice when I clear the bottles from my house, at the same time, it's so meaningful to get it recycled.

Other items that you can bring along: 

Magazines, books, plastic, cardboard, electronics items, old newspaper, old clothes.  

Barter Market? 

Join their barter market if you have any items that you wish to exchange with others. 

No $cash$ transaction involve. Have fun! :)

JYT Dim Sum

Sometimes you will feel so nice and satisfy when having dim sum during rainy day. 

This is not the first time I had my lunch here at JYT Dim Sum restaurant. I still remember the first time I tried the dim sum when they newly opened, I don't like it because they don't have many choices and taste is below expectation. Hong Kee dim sum is still better during that time. However now I find they have improved and some dim sum are even more tasty than Hong Kee. I don't mind to pay a little bit more for this. If I remember well, Hong Kee dim sum price range is around RM 4.50-5.50. 

We have spent RM 50 for yesterday lunch, 2 pax, very very filling, for small eater these portion can be shared among 3 person. 

If you like sweet potato, crispy sweet potato pastry is a good choice. And we find the bacon rolls with Thai sauce is better than the one with BBQ sauce. Shrimp for the Har Gao is fresh, that increased our appetite to had more. 

There are still many more dim sum that we haven't try out. I hope they will maintain the food quality :)