Twists 2011 Part 3

Beef and Pork Burger
Mix some finely chopped onions, ground black pepper and salt into the ground beef with some ground pork. Fry on a griddle or grill. Serve in toasted Pan De Sal or any small bun together with lettuce, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, pickle chip, mustard and ketchup.
Have the burger with Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions, Bacon and Mushrooms in Ranch Dressing

Twists 2011 Part 2

Most pics are from 2011, but I'm only uploading them now. Some of the titles pretty much explain what's in the recipe. :-)


Mussels in Beer (in this case, Chinese Rice Wine)

Sauté chopped garlic, ginger, chili and coriander stalks with crushed, washed and drained black beans. Add a cup of rice wine (or beer!) and let the alcohol dissipate a little bit, then start putting the mussels by batches. Take out once they open. Throw away those that don't. When all the mussels have been cooked, add the remaining coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon and a bit of dried marjoram in the remaining sauce. Cook for a few seconds then pour back into the mussels and serve.


Fried Rice with Vegetables

Like making plain fried rice with garlic, just add chopped onions, cabbage, carrots, green beans, Chinese Sausage, Five Spices, salt, a dash of sesame oil until everything smells good.

Have the rice with Baked Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon with Teriyake and Sesame Oil Baste

Twists 2011 Part 1

Yes I've been taking pictures, so now I'm uploading them all. I'm too lazy to write down the recipe but I guess the title will give you a hint.

Pork Strips and Water Spinach Stir-Fried in Butter, Garlic and Oyster Sauce

Spaghetti with Tuna, Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Olives and Shiitake Mushrooms

Crisp Pork Sauteed in Shrimp Paste with Water Spinach and Eggplant

Fried Chicken Wings in Pizza Sauce

Sathan's Ribs Redux

Cream Dory in Teriyake Sauce with Bacon & Sesame Seeds

Simple: Get some ready-mix Teriyake Baste Sauce, pour about half a cup in a bowl, mix in about a teaspoon of Sesame Oil and a bit of ground black pepper. Brush onto some fish fillet (cream dory's very good), top with sliced bacon and sesame seeds. Pop it into a hot oven ('bout 220˚C) and let it broil for maybe 15 minutes or until you see that the bacon's a little browned. When done, just top it again with chopped spring onions. That's it!

Been a long time.

I miss this. I haven't stopped cooking, but I keep forgetting to take pictures. Sometimes, I forget to write down what I cook. Bad, bad. That's the problem with not having a recipe. I usually just open the ref and look what's there. I pick up 2 things and smell them together to get some ideas. For me, cooking is another creative outlet. Only, it's hotter and smellier. But the reward is tasty. :-) See you soon Weekend At Nathan's.

Baked Marble Potatoes with Paprika, Basil and Cheese

Crispy and hot.

Wash and slice marble potatoes in half. Put in a large bowl, pour in some olive oil, mix well. Then add some paprika, a little turmeric, white pepper, lots of garlic powder, and salt. Mix well so each piece of potato gets coated. Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 180˚C for an hour or until the potatoes are cooked and browned and crisp on the outside. Sprinkle some chopped basil leaves and shredded cheese on top and bake again for around 10 minutes. Done.

June 19, 2010

Sautéed Pork and Mushroom and Vegetable Mix

Another simple prep. Just bought some ready vegetable mix in the grocery, a can of shiitake mushrooms, slice of pork, and a pouch of Pork&Mushroom soup mix. Sauté the pork in onions, garlic and lots of Chinese celery (kinchay), add the mushrooms, stir for a few seconds, add the vegetable mix, stir for a few seconds, and then add the soup mix (already mixed in a cup or two of water). Stir again until the starch thickens. Sprinkle with a bit of sesame oil. Done!
June 18, 2010