SWEET & SPICY PRAWN

This Sweet & Spicy Prawn  is absolutely delicious  and  popular when you are eating out. It consists of  perfect balance of  juicy prawn coated with sweet and spicy sauce.

There are tons of recipe to cook this dish and choice of veggies you could add.  Normally bell peppers are used but  replace them with carrot and pumpkin  because these are  what I have at the moment.

Some do not add chili paste but this is optional and could be adjusted according to your preference.   When adding chili paste along with  onion, ginger, garlic and bird's eye  to the heated oil, make sure you stir fry until oil floats on top.  This takes about 10 minutes.  

Adding lemon grass is optional. Also sugar is not added as tomato and chili sauce are sufficient to sweeten this prawn.  Water could be added if you need more gravy so adjust accordingly.

Sweet & Spicy Prawn goes well with rice, flat bread,  fried rice or noodle.

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TELUR GORENG ASAM / FRIED EGGS IN TAMARIND SAUCE

Telur Goreng Asam / Fried Eggs in Tamarind Sauce  is one of the quickest yet the tastiest dish you could prepare to serve with piping hot rice.

It has spicy, tangy and slightly sweet taste using just few ingredients.   You can increase the chili for more heat and also more water if you need extra gravy.

The eggs could be soft yolk or fully cooked as per your liking.  Indeed Telur Goreng Asam / Fried Eggs in Tamarind Sauce is simply the best that called for extra plate of rice!  You don't need any other side dishes to enjoy your meal.

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CURRY McPUFF

This Curry McPuff was inspired from popular fast food chain restaurant.  It is either stuffed with apple of savory filling.

Just did my own spin by changing the filling. Stuffed with healthy vegetables such as potato, pumpkin, sweet potato and green peas.  As we all love spicy food, have added pounded bird's chili but this is optional.

Have used Baba's Chicken Masala powder or mix your own using ground coriander, chili, turmeric and jeera powder.

Roll out the pastry into rectangles, filled with a tablespoon filling then cover with another sheet of pastry.  Crimp the edges with a fork, brush with oil and bake until light brown.

Curry McPuff  turned out perfect with right balance of spices and disappear within minutes after came out of the oven, my family truly love them.

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AYAM SAMBAL PECAH2 / CHOPPED SAMBAL CHICKEN

Do you feel bored having the same chicken dish?  Look no further, am sharing this fantastic  Ayam Sambal Pecah2/ Chopped Sambal Chicken that makes you go for second helpings.

Made with fresh red/green chili and bird's eye chili, onion, tomato and garlic.  The sambal paste is made by frying items 5 - 10 then drain.  Coarsely blend them in a food processor with little oil.  For lesser spicy, reduce the chili according to your taste.

The cleaned chicken is cut into 14 - 16 pieces, coated with salt and turmeric before deep frying.  Make sure not to make them crispy but soft and juicy.  The blended sambal paste is fried in oil for  5 minutes before added water, shrimp paste, tomato and lime juice. Lastly add the fried chicken, salt and sugar and let simmer for 3 minutes.

Ayam Sambal Pecah2 / Chopped Sambal Chicken is now my family's favorite and my son already request to cook again next week.

The other chicken recipes you should check out:

Pan Fried Honey Soy Chicken 

Lemon Chicken

Hot & Spicy Chicken Masala. 

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NO YEAST NAAN

If you are in a hurry to make naan at home, this No Yeast Naan comes handy,  it is simple and quick.   No need to wait for it to rise.

Whisk plain flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add in yogurt and oil, gradually add water to form into pliable dough.  Let this rest for 30 minutes.

No Yeast Naan can be topped with nigella seeds, sesame seeds, chopped garlic or coriander but this time I have made it plain without toppings. Press them well on the surface of naan so it sticks. 

Fry them on stove top using cast iron pan until both side turn light brown. 

 Other flat bread recipes you should check out:

Dry Fruit Naan

Focaccia

Caramelized Onion Flatbread

PUMPKIN SWEET POTATO GALETTE

 

Tender, flaky crust and savory, this Pumpkin Sweet Potato Galette can be served as an appetizer or main course for small gatherings.  However, it is served, it is sure to be loved by all.

CRUST

I used all purpose and whole wheat flour for added health benefits.  You could you use all purpose flour entirely for the crust. Replace butter with oil for vegan.

TOPPINGS

The pumpkin and sweet potato  should be sliced thinly so it cooks faster.  They need to be cooked before putting on top of the galette either using microwave for 1 minute or steam for 2 minutes as we need to bake them again for 40 minutes.  After cutting, soak sweet potato in water to avoid discoloration. Create a beautiful pattern for pumpkin and sweet potato atop the sauce if you like.

SAUCE

The mixture of mayo and cream cheese together with paprika, salt, lemon juice and black pepper yield a mild tangy taste and it was seriously delicious.  Add honey if needed but mine done without it.  Use vegan mayo and vegan cashew cream cheese or tofu sour cream if you are a vegan.

My family devoured this rustic Pumpkin Sweet Potato Galette in no time, am so glad there is no leftovers. 

Other similar recipes:

Pizza Rolls

How to make Chicken Calzone

Homemade Tuna Pizza

PAN FRIED POTATO WITH EGGS

My late mum used to prepare this Pan Fried Potato with Eggs / Kentang Goreng Telur for our breakfast.  It was simple comfort food  yet so filling. 

The hero of this recipe is potato.  Also used sweet potato. There are 2 ways to cook the potato either boiled or fried.  I choose the healthier way by boiling them until soft.

For frying, heat the oil then throw in the cubed potato, cover with tight fitting lid, in between flip the potato to cook until tender and sprinkle with salt.  Constantly check the doneness to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pan.  This would take around 10 minutes or more depending the type of potato used.

Added minced ginger as I love it but this is optional also throw in few red chili for color and chopped coriander leaves to garnish.

Pan Fried Potato with Eggs / Kentang Goreng Telur   was absolutely my to go breakfast with fewer ingredients but simply amazing! 

EASY & YUMMY SWEET SOUR PRAWN

Looks complicated but Easy & Yummy Sweet Sour Prawn  is an easy recipe.  I have sent my kid to purchase the prawn but due to shortage of seafood products, manage to get this smaller variety.  Presently our fish port is closed due to Covid-19.  If you could get the bigger prawn, would look better.  

Fried prawn is coated with spicy, sweet and sour sauce from tomato, chili sauce and lemon juice. To add color, red, yellow and green bell pepper are added.  You can add sugar if you like but for me it is not required.

Easy & Yummy Sweet Sour Prawn  was always a favorite among my family and friends.  You could also use fish, squid or chicken for making this dish.

PETOLA MASAK LEMAK / LUFFA in COCONUT MILK

Another oil free cooking from my kitchen  with little twist.  Petola or peerkangai in Tamil would taste better if it is young otherwise the old one is fibrous and not pleasant to eat.  Luffa is cooked in coconut milk together with blended ingredients.

Petola Masak Lemak / Luffa in Coconut Milk is just a basic recipe.  You can add or leave out any ingredients you dislike for example, I have added tiger prawns towards the end of cooking as have lightly fried them first and remove to a plate but this is optional. 

For additional kick have used bird's eye chili for this Petola Masak Lemak / Luffa in Coconut Milk.  If you are not a fan of this, just add green or red chili for milder version.

AMAZING CARROT & SWEET POTATO PANCAKE

 

I always love to explore new ways to incorporate veggies in our diet. This Amazing Carrot & Sweet Potato Pancake  is  made with shredded carrot and sweet potato flavored with green chili, onion and ginger. 

It tastes like dal vada that I used to eat.  In my quest to reduce my intake of rice and wheat noodles, i am happy to share my search for this  quick and healthy meal.  

Sweet Potato is high in fiber,  Vitamin C, potassium , decent source of other vitamins and minerals, and rich in  antioxidant  called beta carotene which is very filling.  It can be boiled, steamed, baked or fried. 

Carrot is highly nutritious, high in Vitamin A,C and K, beta carotene,  vital for eye health, low in calories/carbs  and help improve your  immune system.

This Amazing Carrot and Sweet Potato Pancake  not only light but exceedingly tasty.  You could also turns this into cutlets instead of one big pancake.

SPICY AND YUMMY CHICKEN CUTLET

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SPICY AND YUMMY CHICKEN CUTLET

500 g boneless chicken ground
1 tsp ginger minced
1 tsp garlic minced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tablespoon whole cumin
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 big onion chopped
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
oil for shallow frying
salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

Coarsely blend boneless cut chicken with cornflakes using a food processor.

Add in the rest of the ingredients except oil  and run the processor
just to combine the ingredients.

Remove chicken and place in a bowl,   Scoop the chicken to shape into  cutlet.

Heat oil in a frying ball, slide 4-5 cutlet at a time.  Shallow fry in oil over medium heat  for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown,

Remove on an absorbent paper, serve with sauce or chutney.

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SPICY TOMATO CHICKEN RECIPE

If you love spicy dish, this Spicy Tomato Chicken  is for you. Chicken simmered with spices and cooked until tender. It is very delicious to go along with rice, chapati, naan or even bread.

It can be substituted either with beef or mutton. Make sure your trim all the hidden fat before cooking. Do adjust the amount of chili used to your preference and halved the recipe if you're serving small family.

To save time, you can request the seller the cut up the chicken into bite size pieces if you're buying them from market.. This is  really worth cooking for your family compared with buying from the restaurant.  Spicy Tomato Chicken is  finger licking good, healthy and can be customized to suit your taste.

TEMPEH FRITTERS/CUCUR TEMPEH RECIPE

Fritters or cucur  are popular in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei normally fried in hot oil serve during breakfast or tea time like this Tempeh Fritters/Cucur Tempeh.

With just a basic ingredients of flour, water and salt, you can make them sweet or savory.   Other variations include  prawn,chicken or meat to the batter.

For vegetarian omit the  eggs and  include veggies like carrot, bean sprout, potato, tofu and many more. Mine use tempeh (fermented soya bean cake) instead,

Use self rising flour if you  have but omit the baking powder.  Omit chili powder or reduce it according to your preference.

When frying the Tempeh Fritters/Cucur Tempeh, use a medium heat so it  doesn't turn brown fast but inside still uncooked.   Also  do not crowd the pan, give room for you to turn them if one side turns golden.

Serve with chili or tomato sauce but I prefer to eat them as it is.

Other snack recipes your might want to try:

Vegan Homemade Doughnuts

Egg Curry Puffs from scratch

Braided Masala Bread

FANTASTIC SAVORY BREAD PUDDING RECIPE

A clever way to use those stale bread is to turn them into dessert or savory meal.   I made this Fantastic Savory Bread Pudding loaded with vegetables.

At last, my wholemeal bread loaf transforms into a healthy food that my family enjoy.

Added capsicum, corn kernel  and tomato but other veggies would work too.  Heat for one minute on high in microwave for the frozen corn before adding them to the bread mixture.

Due to overwhelming response on my  Fried Bread with Eggs Recipe  and request for more similar recipe, created for all of you  this Fantastic Savory Bread Pudding. .

AYAM PANGGANG KICAP / GRILLED SOY SAUCE CHICKEN RECIPE

Chicken is always a favorite for kids as well as adult.  This Ayam Panggang Kicap/ Grilled Soy Sauce Chicken  uses 2 method of cooking.  Firstly on stove top then  ends with grilling.

You can use chicken thighs or breast but make sure you make a deep cut  to ensure the spices  get into the deepest part of chicken itself and  they would cook through  perfectly.

Lemon grass (serai) adds a beautiful fragrance to this Ayam Panggang Kicap /Grilled Soy Sauce Chicken . We only use  the white part but you may omit if not available.

It uses fresh red chili that can be adjusted to your liking.  The ground ingredients and spices  are fried until fragrant, After that chicken is being added with water, soy sauce (added 2 tablespoon)  and sugar.

Once the water is evaporated, transfer into oven proof dish for grilling till brown,.

Other chicken recipes:

Red Mughlai Chicken.

Baked Yogurt Turmeric Chicken

Chicken In Hot Soy Sauce

EASY FISH CURRY RECIPE

Fish curry is one of the most loved dish in Singapore especially fish head.

While there are variations  of fish curry originated from each state of India, mostly they used fresh spice mix unlike here, we used a ready made fish  curry powder (masala) that  was available in  the market.

During the olden days, we  have to get our own coconut milk by squeezing fresh grated coconut with water then strain.  But that was a thing of the past since a tetra pack coconut milk is being used now.

With hectic and busy lifestyle, most  women go for a quick and readily available ingredients.  Even now, you could find semi cooked  fish curry.  No peeling or grinding of  onion etc, just open the packet, heat it and add fish slices.    Your meal are ready in minutes.

My Easy Fish Curry did not use coconut milk but you could include about a cup of coconut milk if you like.  Also if you like sourish curry, add a bit more tamarind.

Besides taken with rice, this Easy Fish Curry goes well with flatbread, dosa or bread.

Other recipes using fish:

Fish Tempra 

Spicy Nadan Tomato Fish

Sardine Sambal 

CHICKEN PAPRIK / AYAM PAPRIK RECIPE

A combination of chicken and vegetables stir fried  in spicy sauce. .

I used to buy this Chicken Paprik when I lived in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur few years ago.   Am craving to eat my favorite chicken dish now..

As always a store bought has very small portion and very little veggies.  It is so satisfying to cook Chicken Paprik in your own kitchen with your choice of vegetables and sauces.

You may include long bean as well but I don't like it so  exclude  them from my recipe.  Reduce  the water if you prefer a fairly dry ones.

It  is entirely up to you to increase or decrease the amount of sauces added including the chili paste and bird's eye chili.

Other chicken recipes:

Red Mughlai Chicken.

Baked Yogurt Turmeric Chicken

Chicken In Hot Soy Sauce

GROUND BEEF & TOMATO SOUP RECIPE

A nutritious   meat and tomato soup flavored with curry powder, onion, garlic and  ginger.

You cam  make this Ground  Beef  & Tomato Soup with chunks of beef or mutton  and slow cooked for hours.  But I want a quicker way so prefer to use ground meat.

There is no right or wrong to use your own preferred spices for making this Ground Beef & Tomato Soup.  This time I use  a  ready made chicken curry powder or mix your own consisting of coriander powder, chili powder, cumin and turmeric.

It was rather thick, you may add more water for  extra  gravy.  If desired, other vegetables like carrot, potato  or other beans could be added too. .

TOMATO FISH RECIPE

A different fish  gravy that uses a  lot of onion and tomatoes.  Tomato Fish  is a milder version and was slightly thicker than  regular  fish curry.

It is better to use a meaty white fish with less bones like red snapper, toman, thread fin, sea bass and many more.  You can  buy a whole fish then request the the stall to slice it for you.

After cleaning, the fish is coated with  lemon juice, chili powder and turmeric before it goes to frying pan for shallow frying.

Nest step, we are going to prepare the sauce by frying onion until it turns soft, adding chili powder  as per your liking  and turmeric. Add in tomato  and cooks until it  is mushy. this will take about 10 minutes. Top with water and bring to  a boil.

After the sauce is thicken, slide in the fried fish.  Allow to simmer for a few minutes before removing from heat.  Tomato Fish is ready to be served with  steaming hot rice or chapati.

Other recipes using fish:

Fish Tempra

Spicy Nadan Tomato Fish

Sardine Sambal

FRIED TEMPEH & POTATO IN SOY SAUCE RECIPE

Mixed vegetables  dish  consisting of  fried  tempeh and  potato simmered in spicy sweet soy sauce.

One of my son's favorite vegetables, tempeh (fermented soya  bean cake), potato  with loads of bird's eye chili.

Fried Tempeh & Potato in Soy Sauce was extra spicy due to addition of bird's eye chili.  Spices are a matter of individual taste so adapt accordingly.

Adjust the soy sauce and sugar to your liking.  Cut the tempeh and potato into almost equal size for  uniform cooking.  If you choose a healthier option, do boil,  bake or microwave the potato  until done but still nice and firm.

Fried Tempeh & Potato in Soy Sauce is a versatile dish.   In case you run out of potato, easily replace it  with tofu  or sweet potato. For extra crunch and taste,  add some fried anchovies to the above and toss well..

Other vegetable recipes:

Cauliflower & Pumpkin Curry

Bean & Carrot Poriyal

Stir Fried Cabbage