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Angku kueh Traditionally angku kueh was made by the chinese for significant events. They used  red because it is an auspicious colour to the Chinese as it represent fortunes and prosperity. I must admit this is my first time making angku kueh . I never thought of making angku kueh as it is readily available at my daily market . However during this quarantine period , I was looking to make something different and angku kueh popped into my mind. And yes I'm glad I made it . My angku turned out to be amazing. Chewy , sticky and not overly sweet. Just the way I like it . Ingredients :  Skin : 1/8 tsp  - orange - red coloring : 300 ml - hot water : 400g - glutinous rice flour : 150g - orange sweet potato peeled, steamed               and mashed : 4 tbsp - sugar : 2 tbsp- oil : Banana leaf cut into rectangle to fit the size    Of the mould  : Oil for greasing Filling : 300g split green beans : 300g sugar ( suited to your taste) ...

HOME  MADE NAAN BREAD Naan is an amazing traditional flat bread from India. It's so soft , pillowy and full of lovely brown blisters. Traditionally,  they are cooked in a very hot tandoor oven. My naan recipe is made on a stove top using a cast iron skillet. And trust me it's just as good. Here's how I make it. INGREDIENTS : •2 tsp dry instant yeast •1/2 cup warm water •1 tsp sugar •2 1/2 cup all purpose flour •1/2 tsp salt •1/4 cup vegetable oil  •1/3 cup plain yogurt •1 egg (beaten) *extra flour or a little water in case you     need it *different types of flour at room temperature require different amount of liquid. Always adjust accordingly . METHOD: 1. Mix yeast, warm water and sugar. Leave to become frothy. 2. In a bowl, sieve in flour, salt ,yogurt, oil and eggs. Mix till combined. 3. Pour in yeast and mix together 4. Transfer the dough to a work surface. Continue kneading for another 20 minutes or until the dough becomes smooth and soft. 5. Form the...

CRAB CURRY When I was growing up, one of my favourite meals that my mom used to make was crab curry. The sweetness of the crab when contrasted with the gentle spice of the curry makes it absolutely divine. Coconut milk is used in this curry. It is cooked with the crab to the point where the coconut milk splits and the oil seperates from the milk. My mom would usually serve it with home made naan to soak up all of that goodness.  One of my fondest memories is bonding with my parents and sister as we ate this dish so I wanted to recreate this for my family as well . I wanted to give them the wonderful memories that I had growing up. It's probably no surprise that my kids love this dish too! This recipe is an updated version of my mom's and I hope you enjoy it as well!   INGREDIENTS : •2 kg blue sea crab •1 cinammon stick •4 cloves •2 star anise •4 cardamon •1 daun pandan •4 stalks curry leaf •12 shallots •1 big onion •4 cloves of garlic(pound) •2 inch ginger(pound) ...

CHICKEN PARM WITH AVACADO SALAD When running out of options of what to feed my family, chicken parm always comes into my mind. The crispy, succulent chicken breast with so much melty cheezyness! This dish is one of the most loved by my family. Chicken parm is so easy to make,looks gourmet on the plate, and is a big hit with both kids and adults. Serve it with sides of your favourite dish.   This is my version of Chicken Parm Ingrediants : •2 cup corn flakes(for a crustier coating) [Breadcrumbs and panko can also be used] •1/4 cup parmesan •5 sprigs of fresh thyme •1/4 cup all purpose flour( lightly seasoned with salt) •1 egg (beaten) •zest of 1 medium sized lemon  •1 cup pasta sauce •1 cup grated mozzarella cheese •1/2 tsp garlic powder •1/4 tsp paprika/chilli powder •salt and pepper to taste •3 skinless chicken breast(pounded thin) Salad : •1 avocado  •30 g cherry tomatoes •1 small onion •a squeeze of lemon •salt to taste To prepare salad: 1. Dice avacado,cherry tomatoes...

Chilli Oil Spaghetti with Grilled Salmon  and  ButterLime Garlic Sauce This is an easy spaghetti recipe which takes  a few minutes to prep. It's a family favourite dish and is always requested by the kids and my husband. This spaghetti is Al-a Aglio e Olio which is so so easy to make. You wont have to make your sauce from scratch and wont have to use any of those bottleded sauces. Its also infused with chilli oil which brings the heat while keeping it tolerable for most people. Most importantly it's a budget friendly dish using simple pantry ingrediants. Here's how I made it. Ingredients •300g spaghetti  •5  cloves garlic(minced) •2 tbsp chilli oil •100g broccoli •100g cherry tomatoes •100g shiitake mushrooms (any kind will do) •salt and pepper to taste •lemon(a squeeze) •4 steaks of salmon Lime and garlic butter sauce •4 tbsp butter •2 cloves garlic(smashed) •1 tbsp chopped dill  •1 tsp lime juice •salt and pepper to taste To prepare pasta: 1. In a large p...