Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Watercress, Smoked Mackerel and Pototaes Salad



Today receipe is Watercress, Smoked Mackerel and Pototaes salad for all of you!
It is easy, nutritious and delicious salad to prepare in less than 25mins.
Enjoy and enjoy..

Ingredients

4 pc of red potatoes(scrubbed)
1 bunch of watercress
Peppered smoked mackerel (sliced)
1/4 cup Olive oil

Salad dressing

White wine vinegar
2tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
1 pinch of salt
1 pinch of pepper

Methods

1) Add all dressing ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
2) Slice potatoes and pan fry until cooked with the surface turned slightly golden.
3) Place watercress on a plate, top with potato slices and mackerel.
4) Pour over with dressing, toss adn serve.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Yummy Hainanese Coconut Kueh


Here is another recipes from Love97.2 which I like to introduce you.
It is a chinese snack with great texture and flavor. Once try, you will love it and won't forget it.

Hainanese Coconut Kueh

Fillings
Ingredients A
Gula melaka : 125g
Water : 25g
Pandan leaf : 4 pcs
Ginger : 1 pc (smashed)

Ingredients B
Grated white coconut : 200g

Ingredients C
Fried Grounded peanuts : 50g
Fried white sesame seeds : 25g

Ingredients D
Plain flour : 1 tbsp

Method:
1) Stir cook Ingredients A over low flame till gula Melaka melted
2) Add Ingredients B, fry till fragrant and dry
3) Mix Ingredients C and stir fry till well combined
4) Add plain flour and mix well, dish up, for use later


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Skin
Ingredients A
Glutinous rice flour : 300g (sifted)

Ingredients B (mixed
)
Coconut milk / water : 280g
Sugar : 80g
Salt : 1/4 tsp

Ingredients C
Corn oil : 45g

* Corn oil : 30g (For glazing)

Method:
1) Place glutinous rice flour into a mixing bowl
2) Slowly add in Ingredients B and mix well
3) Add in corn oil and mix to form a soft and smooth dough
4) Cover with cloth and rest for 20 min.
5) Divide dough into 30g each
6) Wrapped in fillings, shape round, put into pre-prepared pandan
leaf box or banana leaf, flatten slightly
7) Arrange on a steamer and steam over medium flame for 10 min
8) Remove, brush with corn oil while it’s still hot

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* Pandan Leaf : about 25 pcs

* Banana Leaf : moderate quantity

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Health Discovery - Oatmeal + Flaxseeds


Recently I have big discovery through my colleague. He has been diagnosed with very high cholesterol and advised by the doctor to take medication. However he defaulted it and decided to take matter in his own hands.

6 months later when he went back for his blood test, his medical record surprised even the doctor. His cholesterol has dropped dramatically to a satisfactory level.

There is no huge change in his diet or lifestyle, all remain the same, eat a lot and exercise a little. So what has changed it? The doctor-in-charge also tried to dig out the secrets.

Well, as you may already guess it right. It is the flaxseeds that work the wonder.

Each morning, his breakfast consists of only oatmeal plus flaxseeds. To make it effective, the key is you have to chew on the flaxseeds.

So for those who has a concern over your cholesterol, do give this ‘remedy’ a try and inform others who need it as well.

Good and healthy information are meant to be shared.