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Kuching Food Adventures Part 3

Kimberly Peterson

Well, checking the time it is only 4.45pm and therefore I am blogging too early to include dinner and possibly supper! BUT technically I am cooking for the fam tonight, and I am making spaghetti bolognese with my homemade meatballs… so that’s NOT considered Kuching food and therefore cannot be included in this Kuching Food Adventure blog series anyway… so here’s a bit of an update! Food-wise only, of course. There is a time n place for everything and on this blog, only FOOD may be mentioned! Hahahahaa. Laksa Sarawak for brunch… Roast Chicken (served w/ rice) at lunch. Also … Continue reading Kuching Food Adventures Part 3

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Kuching Food Adventures Part 2

Kimberly Peterson

Day Two in Kuching. I keep naming the blog heading “Part 1 and Part 2” instead of “Day 1 and Day 2” because I just didn’t want to commit to blogging every day. Nevertheless, so far I am doing well. I wasn’t planning on blogging at all, but I am just so proud of Kuching food. So proud of its authenticity and so happy to be able to enjoy it again. I did not want to forget this moment 🙂 SO, basically here I am again because once again I have spent most of my day eating, lol. Food is … Continue reading Kuching Food Adventures Part 2

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Kuching Food Adventures Part 1

Kimberly Peterson

OK so people should know by now that I am on holidays, I am currently in my hometown Kuching where I left to live in Melbourne nearly 5 years ago. It feels good to be back.. to see my family and hang out with my sisters again. It also feels good to share all the glorious Kuching FOOD with them… so I thought I would actually start blogging some of my food-related adventures while I’m here. Sorry for the side-track from recipes guys.. but I’m sure you’ll appreciate some food recommendations, etc too just in case you happen to come … Continue reading Kuching Food Adventures Part 1

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Chef of the Month: Curtis Stone

Kimberly Peterson

Move over, Jamie Oliver – Curtis Stone is my new hottie celebrity chef. Ever since he appeared in MasterChef Australia 2009, I have always been intrigued to find out more about this Aussie chef. Curtis Stone is a ‘young gun’ Australian Chef, born in Melbourne, classically trained in London under the legendary Marco Pierre White. He is the face of a new generation of Chefs. Curtis is an author and presenter of the globally successful cooking/lifestyle program ‘Surfing the Menu’ and has one of America’s most popular reality/cooking shows titled, ‘Take Home Chef’. His success in the US has been … Continue reading Chef of the Month: Curtis Stone

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GARY’S SAUCY PASTA & MEATBALLS

Kimberly Peterson

taken from Australian Good Food May 2010 IssueRecipe by Gary Mehigan, MasterChef Australia Judge Kimba’s Review: I thought I’d try something different. Something that’s non-Asian, lol. Something that screams “Italiano!”. And guess what was on the cover of my new copy of Australian Good Food magazine this month?? Gary Mehigan’s favorite Italian comfort food! I had to try it. I was never really good at this whole Italian cooking thingy, so I had to just try it. Also for the variety of my blog.. it is after all Kimba’s World Kitchen and I aim to feature / try out dishes … Continue reading GARY’S SAUCY PASTA & MEATBALLS

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SIO BI / SIU MAI Recipe (Minced Pork Parcels)

Kimberly Peterson

credits to http://2010menu.blogspot.com/ Kimba’s Review: Call it Siu Mai, or Dim Sim, or Dim Sum, I will always call it Sio Bi because that’s what it is where I come from! From the city of Kuching, in the state of Sarawak, in Malaysia… I have always loved my little Sio Bi(s) from the open air markets, hawker stalls and food court. There is something about the authenticity of Kuching Sio Bi, and so far, I have NOT found anything similar or comes even close to what it tastes like in Kuching. Yes, they’re all different in Melbourne and I can’t … Continue reading SIO BI / SIU MAI Recipe (Minced Pork Parcels)

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FRIED VERMICELLI / FRIED BEE HOON Recipe

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Kimba’s Original Recipe (although you really don’t need a recipe cause it’s so EASY!) Kimba’s Review: The great thing about Fried Bee Hoon is that it is so easy, and so simple, and it is almost ALWAYS a success. You just can’t go wrong! But I suppose there could be some cooks out there who is maybe just not used to Asian cooking and therefore just needs a bit of guidance to get started… so here’s a basic recipe. The rule with Fried Bee Hoon is that there IS no rule. You can add whatever you want to it, and … Continue reading FRIED VERMICELLI / FRIED BEE HOON Recipe

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CHICKEN & APPLE POT

Kimberly Peterson

taken from “Delicious Casseroles” by Parragon Books 2007Serves 4  Kimba’s Review: I thought I’d start practicing for winter by trying a casserole dish, yet not your typical casserole. I picked this one because I love apple-y or apricot-ty cooked chicken… and this recipe looked delicious in the book! It turned out exactly what I imagined it would be. My little surprise was the caramelized apple… so delicious!! I would eat it on its own! Hahahahaa.. anyway, enjoy! 4 Chicken Marylands1 tbsp olive oil1 onion, chopped2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour1 1/4 cups clear apple juice2/3 cup chicken … Continue reading CHICKEN & APPLE POT

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Sambal Oelek Chilli Prawn Omelette

Kimberly Peterson

Kimba’s Original Recipe Kimba’s Review: This is a great idea for a simple Sunday lunch. Although, it’s not for the faint-hearted, lol. My hubby said he “nearly died” because it was so hot. Well, if you love spicy food – this might be just the dish for you. So simple and easy to make. You can always reduce the amount of sambal oelek to make it mild, so everyone can enjoy this recipe. Good luck! 🙂 300g large prawns2 onions, chopped into rings3 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 tablespoons of vegetable oil5 eggssalt and pepper1 1/2 tablespoons sambal oelek (use less … Continue reading Sambal Oelek Chilli Prawn Omelette

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BEST EVER BANANA BREAD RECIPE

Kimberly Peterson

taken from the inside of my banana bread dish 😉 Kimba’s Review: I don’t bake as much as I cook, so this is easily my favorite recipe because it is so easy and so yummy! Whenever you have browning bananas, what best to do with them than to bake a banana bread? The recipe is very simple: Preheat oven to 160C. Cream 125g butter and 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar together with electric mixer. Add three eggs, beating well between each one. Fold in 1 3/4 cups self raising flour and 75g pecans. Stir in 3 mashed bananas, 1/2 … Continue reading BEST EVER BANANA BREAD RECIPE