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Sarawak Laksa Recipe

Kimberly Peterson

(This picture above is an authentic bowl of Sarawak Laksa from a coffee shop in Kuching, scroll all the way down the post to see my home cooked version…) Living in Melbourne and growing up in Kuching usually equals to some serious occasional food cravings. I’ve lived in Melbourne for 5 years now, and everytime I have a chance to go home and visit my family still living in Sarawak (Malaysia) – it usually means lots of eating activities. To prove my point, during my last trip I blogged a massive 7 BLOG ENTRIES on Kuching Food Adventures alone. That’s … Continue reading Sarawak Laksa Recipe

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No Carb Recipe: Cantonese Steamed Chicken

Kimberly Peterson

Very similar to Hainanese Chicken, the Cantonese Styled Steamed Chicken is a slightly herbal and sweet tasting steamed chicken.. perfect for a simple night in, if you plan to cook during the week! The great thing about steaming chicken, is that if you steam it long enough, the chicken becomes so soft and tender you can’t get enough! Ingredients: 4 chicken thigh pieces, partially deboned 2 large cup mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tbsp shao xing wine 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp sesame oil 1/2 tsp ginger powder Salt and pepper to taste 4 tbsp water … Continue reading No Carb Recipe: Cantonese Steamed Chicken

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Chinese Styled Braised Pork Leg with Japanese Tofu

Kimberly Peterson

No Carb Diet Recipe Series I suppose by now you’ve noticed that a great non-carb substitute for rice / noodles in any dish is.. TOFU! Smooth tofu in particular is my favorite 🙂 The result of this dish is a super tender, melt in your mouth, fall off the bone pork in a really “sweet” sauce combined with silky smooth tofu. When you eat this dish, combine a bit of pork meat with tofu and the crunchy texture of the freshly chopped spring onions and fried onions with the strong flavors of fresh coriander leaves… HEAVEN! Ingredients: 1 packet Japanese … Continue reading Chinese Styled Braised Pork Leg with Japanese Tofu

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Japanese Egg Tofu with Minced Pork Recipe

Kimberly Peterson

No Carb Diet Recipe Series Continuing my series of No Carb Recipes, I’d like to feature a very special tofu even the biggest Tofu Hater has the chance of being converted! I am talking about the silky smooth, egg tofu aka Japanese Tofu that has the smoothest, softest texture that is so delicious if cooked correctly… the “Japanese” Egg Tofu! This recipe is very popular in Malaysia, and undoubtedly other Asian countries as well. Served in Chinese restaurants typically as a “hot plate”, I have come up with my own home cook version which turned out pretty good! Give it … Continue reading Japanese Egg Tofu with Minced Pork Recipe

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No Carb Diet Recipe Series: Chinese Egg Omelette with "Lap Chiong", Capsicum, Onion and Coriander

Kimberly Peterson

Hello everyone! As you may know, this is my 2nd week of doing this whole “No Carb Diet” thing. Surprisingly, it’s not that hard! Well, I’ve never been a big bread eater anyway… so basically I just had to significantly cut down on potatoes, rice, pasta and noodles. I’m allowed once a week, need to have a little bit of carb to provide the energy needed for exercise – which I do 3-4 times a week. So far, I have lost 1kg. It’s not that bad.. considering I’m probably also gaining muscle weight from the exercise. It’s going really good … Continue reading No Carb Diet Recipe Series: Chinese Egg Omelette with "Lap Chiong", Capsicum, Onion and Coriander

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"Ayam Masak Merah" aka Malaysian Red Cooked Chicken Recipe

Kimberly Peterson

I was inspired to cook this dish mostly due to the recent “Eid” or “Raya Aidilfitri” festivities celebrated by the Muslims. I can so clearly remember growing up in Malaysia, whenever Raya comes around I look forward to visiting our Muslim friends at their Open House to eat the rendang, curries, and especially the lemang (traditional food originated from the Iban people in Borneo – PS my mom is Iban, therefore I am half Iban! – made of glutinous rice and coconut milk and cooked in a hollowed bamboo stick lined with banana leaves in order to prevent the rice … Continue reading "Ayam Masak Merah" aka Malaysian Red Cooked Chicken Recipe

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It’s All About The Broth…

Kimberly Peterson

Recently, “The Ramen Girl” featuring the late Brittany Murphy has become one of my favorite “food” movies of all time. It’s just a lovely, fun movie about love, life and Japanese ramen. For those who are not familiar, “ramen” is a Japanese noodle dish. It is served in a meat or fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and uses toppings such as sliced pork, dried seaweed, kamaboko, green onions, and occasionally corn. Almost every locality in Japan has its own variation of ramen, from the tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen of KyÅ«shÅ« to the miso ramen of … Continue reading It’s All About The Broth…

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Simple Laksa Recipe + Father’s Day Weekend

Kimberly Peterson

Just had a pretty big weekend. I had a party at my place on Friday night, it was a big night. I didn’t have to do anything or go anywhere on Saturday, so I cooked a simple laksa for myself which turned out absolutely delicious! I guess I’ll blog about it considering I haven’t really been blogging much. This is indeed a really simple laksa recipe anyone can make at home. It’s not as authentic as a Penang Laksa or a Sarawak Laksa, but this is good laksa and still a nice, comforting dish for a cold night.. and Melbourne … Continue reading Simple Laksa Recipe + Father’s Day Weekend

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Beef Wonton Soup / Fried Wontons

Kimberly Peterson

I haven’t been able to do a “proper” grocery shop for almost two weeks now, and as a consequence my pantry looked a little bit empty and choices for our meals were limited. However, never underestimate how far 1kg of beef mince can go! This weekend, I cooked up a pot of Beef Wonton Soup (serves 4), two serves of Fried Wontons for entree, another two serves of wontons frozen for next time, and 4 serves of Gary Mehigan’s Spicy Pasta and Meatballs (recipe here)!! Wontons are great because they are reasonably easy to make, and you can make lots … Continue reading Beef Wonton Soup / Fried Wontons

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Char Siu Chicken Wings Recipe

Kimberly Peterson

I will be away in Sydney for the next three days and obviously won’t be cooking / blogging at all, but I will be going to 2 accomplished restaurants in Sydney so I’m hoping to post some great reviews and great photos here when I get back 🙂 In the mean time, I thought I’d leave you with these wonderful chicken wings – great as nibbles or finger food, or serve for dinner with salad and chips! Ingredients: 1kg chicken wings 3 tbsp char siu sauce 2 tbsp water 1 tsp chopped garlic 1 tsp hot chilli spice blend 1 … Continue reading Char Siu Chicken Wings Recipe