A warm, spicy and steaming pot of stew is surely the best dish to be served on a cold and rainy day. Kimchi stew or Kimchi-jjigae (김치찌개), made with kimchi and other ingredients, namely scallions, onions, silken beancurd and pork has been my favourite stew since my last visit to South Korea. Kimchi-jjigae is cooked […]
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Air-Fried Crispy Dumplings
Truthfully, I’m one person who loves eating fried food, be it fried chicken or vegetables (tempura). However, every time after indulging in these superbly oily and crispy food, the guilt will slowly creep into me. The amount of oil in these food totally exceeds my recommended daily intake. This guilt and unhealthy way of eating have reduced tremendously the moment I had the air fryer […]
Noodle in Satay Black Bean Paste (炸酱面)
Those who are fans of the TV series ‘The Return of Superman’ will definitely know the famous triplet babies. As I was re-watching the episodes the other day, the father of the triplets bought them the well-known Korean dish, Jajangmyeon (자장면); a noodle topped with thick, salty black bean paste along with meat and vegetables. The first time I […]
Thai Basil Pork
When hubby and I were on a short getaway to attend his medical conference in Bangkok last year, we had the privilege to enjoy the local, authentic Thai food. One of the dishes that brings me the most vivid memories was none other than “Pat Gra-Prao Moo Sap Kai Daao”, literally translates as Thai minced pork with holy basil. Usually […]
Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs (咕嚕肉)
I tried cooking something different this time around and to be evaluated by none other than my beloved hubby (how fortunate is he). Definitely, this recipe was challenging for a novice like me. But perseverance and support from my loved ones continue to drive me to try something new each time. Hence, I have decided to challenge […]