Stir-Fried Glutinous Rice (Sticky Rice)

Stir-Fried Glutinous Rice (Sticky Rice)

I am sharing a recipe that is made with glutinous rice. As far as I know, glutinous rice comes in five different colours ---- white, black, yellow, purple and red. The five colored glutinous rice is usually homemade and can be found in the supermarket as well. Chinese people make a lot of delicious and mouth-watering recipies with glutinous rice.The recipe that I am going to share now is called " Stir-fried Glutinous Rice "

However, I am not using the traditional Chinese way of cooking glutinous rice as I am not that expert and it's time taking.I am using two different types of rice and following my own way of  cooking it with some vegetables and chicken sausages.

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 cup Glutinous Rice (soaked for 3-4 hours).

* 1 cup any other rice ( soaked for half an hour).

* 2 stalks spring onions (chopped).

* 2 onions (chopped).

* 1/2 cup Fresh peas.

* 6-7 chicken sausages (diced).

* 1 bell pepper (chopped).

* 2 cloves garlic(Chopped).

* 1 tbsp ginger(minced).

* 1 tbsp light soy sauce.

* 1 tbsp Oyster sauce.

* 1 tbsp shrimp paste.

* 1 tbsp sugar.

* 1/2 tbsp Turmeric powder.

* 1 tbsp sesame oil.

* 3 tbsp cooking oil.

* Salt and Pepper.

* Water.

* Mint leaves (for garnishing).

METHOD:

1.Drain the soaked rice and keep aside.

2.Heat oil (cooking oil) in a wok. Add sugar, salt, turmeric,ginger, garlic, onions and bell pepper. Stir-fry until aromatic.

3.Add the peas,chicken sausages,soy sauce,oyster sauce,shrimp paste ,spring onions and sesame oil.Stir-fry for 3-4 mins. Add in the rice.Mix well.

4.Add water and let it simmer until the rice becomes soft and absorbs all the liquid and everything gets cooked.

5.Garnish with mint leaves and serve hot.

Mango Pudding

I am sharing a very easy dessert made with mangoes.Mango pudding is quite easy to prepare as it requires just a few ingredients that are easily available.Enjoy this delicious homemade MANGO PUDDING that anyone can make.

INGREDIENTS:

* 500 ml Fresh Mango Puree.
* 200 ml  Milk.
* 2 tbsp Gelatin Powder.
* 100 ml water.
* 4 tbsp Sugar.
* 1 tbsp Butter.
* 1 tbsp Fresh Cream.

METHOD:

1.Heat water in a saucepan.Add sugar and gelatin.Let it boil.Stir well and add butter.

2.Add mango puree,cream and milk.Stir well until it thickens and everything gets mixed.No lumps should be formed.Once the pudding becomes thick,remove immediately from the heat.

3.Pour the mixture into moulds,refrigerate for 3-4 hours and serve.

4.Garnish with grated chocolate.

Steamed Fish in Soy Sauce

I am a big seafood lover and that's one of the obvious reasons why I am happy to be living in Malaysia.There is no dearth of fresh seafood here.When I first came here in 2009, I was almost surprised to find an enormous variety of fresh seafood that most of us have never seen or tasted before.Some seafood restaurants here also display tanks of live seafood so that you can pick one out  and they will immediately cook it for you.No matter what your taste,you will never want for variety here and that's what I love about this country.

I am sharing a Chinese recipe called STEAMED FISH IN SOY SAUCE.My recipe is slightly different from the original Chinese recipe as I used two ingredients (coriander powder and Fish Curry powder) which are not used by the Chinese people in cooking this recipe.So,here's my recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

* Fresh Fish (1or 2).
* 1 Bell Pepper (chopped).
* 2 tbsp Fresh Ginger(grated).
* 1 large tomato (chopped).
* 3 stalks Spring Onions(chopped).
* 1 tbsp Sesame oil.
* 2 Green Chillies(chopped).
* 1 tbsp Fish Curry powder.
* 1/2 tbsp Coriander Powder.
* Salt and Pepper.
* 1/2 tbsp lemon juice.

FOR SAUCE:

* 2 tbsp Soy Sauce.
* 1 tbsp Fish Sauce.
* 1 tbsp Corn Starch.
* 1 tbsp Vinegar.
* 1/2 tbsp Sugar (optional)
* Salt and pepper to taste.
* 1 tbsp Sesame oil.
* Water.

METHOD:

1. Clean the Fish and pat dry.

2. Marinate the fish with Fish Curry powder,Coriander powder,Salt,Pepper and 1 tbsp Sesame oil.

3.Now,place the fish in a steamer and steam it for 10 minutes.

4.In the mean time,heat oil in a pan.Add  salt,turmeric,chopped spring onions,tomatoes,chillies and bell pepper.Stir-fry until until aromatic.Keep it aside for garnishing.

5.In order to prepare the sauce,heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a pan.Add sugar,salt,pepper,soy sauce,vinegar,fish sauce, corn starch and water.Mix well and let it boil for sometime until the sauce thickens.

6.Once the fish is cooked,place it on a serving plate.

7.Pour sauce over the cooked fish.Garnish with Stir fried spring onions,tomatoes,chillies and bell pepper and grated ginger.Squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the fish.Serve hot.

Red Beans Curry (Rajma)

I am sharing a very popular Indian recipe called RAJMA (RED BEANS CURRY).It is an immensely satisfying recipe and can be served at all occasions.Some people like to use a lot of spices to cook Rajma as they go well with it's creamy texture.I prefer to use only a few standard spices.So,here is my simple homemade and healthy vegetarian recipe-----RAJMA.

INGREDIENTS:

*200 g Red Kidney beans(rajma).
*2 tomatoes(chopped).
*2 large onions(chopped).
*2 green chillies(Chopped).
*2 dried Red Chilli peppers.
*3-4 cloves garlic(chopped).
*1 tbsp ginger(chopped).
*1 tbsp coriander powder.
*1/2 tbsp turmeric powder.
*1/2 tbsp garam masala.
*1 tbsp Cumin powder.
*1 tbsp Chilli powder.
*1 tbsp sugar.
*Pinch of Asafoetida(hing).
*3 tbsp cooking oil.
*Salt to taste.
*Lime wedges for garnishing.

METHOD:

1.Wash and soak the red kidney beans(rajma) overnight.

2.Pressure cook the rajma and keep aside.

3.Place tomatoes,ginger,garlic,green chillies in a blender and make a paste.

4.Heat oil in a wok.Add the dried red chilli peppers followed by chopped onions,salt,sugar and turmeric.Stir-fry until the onions turn golden brown.Now add the paste,coriander powder,cumin powder,chilli powder.Stir-fry until they they become aromatic.

5.Add rajma and water.Mix well and simmer for about 10 minutes.

6.Add garam masala and asafoetida.Cook for another 10 minutes until a thick gravy is formed.

7.Garnish with sliced onions and lime wedges or coriander leaves and serve hot.

Kailan in Oyster Sauce

Kailan (also known as Chinese Broccoli) is one of my favourite vegetables.Although I am a die- hard non- vegetarian,someone who is not very fond of green leafy vegetables,yet I love Kailan.What I like most about this vegetable is it's crunchy texture.The recipe that I am going to share now is called "KAILAN IN OYSTER SAUCE". I tasted this dish for the first time in Hongkong and loved it so much that I couldn't resist the temptation of trying it again and again.While cooking this recipe at home,I did not use the Hongkong style of cooking Kailan in which mushroom is considered to be an important ingredient as I don't like mushrooms.I tried the simpler version of this recipe without using mushrooms and chicken stock. So,here I am sharing a very simple and healthy recipe that will hardly take 5 minutes to cook.

INGREDIENTS:

*250 g Kailan(also known as Chinese Broccoli).
*2 cloves garlic(chopped).
*2 tbsp cooking oil.
*1/2 tbsp sesame oil.
*Salt and pepper to taste.

FOR SAUCE:

*2 tbsp Oyster sauce.
*1 tbsp sugar.
*1 tbsp soy sauce.

METHOD:

1.Boil half a pot of water.Blanch Kailan in the boiling water for about 30-40 seconds until they become tender yet crunchy.Drain them and place them on a plate.

2.Heat oil in a pan and stir- fry the chopped garlic until they change their colour.Set them aside as they will be used for garnishing.

3.Now add sesame oil and the sauce ingredients.Let them boil for sometime until the sauce thickens.Add salt and pepper.

4.Pour sauce over blanched kailan.Garnish with stir-fried garlic and serve hot.

Papad Rolls

Is there anyone who doesn't like to eat rolls? Well,I don't think so.We all love to eat rolls.Roll is considered to be a popular fast food specially in India.I love all kinds of rolls such as veg roll,meat roll,egg roll,sushi roll,seaweed roll etc..I love cooking and eating them and they make for a tasty appetizer.I am sharing a very simple Indian appetizer recipe called PAPAD ROLLS.It's very easy to cook.Here is my non-fried version of Papad Rolls.

Happy Weekend :) :)

INGREDIENTS:

* 10 Papads.
* 200 g Potatoes(boiled).
* 2 big onions(chopped).
* 2 Stalks Spring onions(chopped).
* 2 tomatoes(chopped).
* 2 tbsp Coriander leaves(chopped)
* 2 cloves garlic(minced).
* 1 Bell pepper (chopped).
* 2 Chillies(chopped).
* 1 tbsp chilli powder.
* 1 tbsp Ginger(grated).
* 1/2 tbsp Chat masala.
* 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder.
* 1/2 tbsp Garam masala.
* 1/2 tbsp cumin powder.
* Salt to taste.
* Cooking oil.

METHOD:

1.Once the potatoes are boiled,peel and mash them.

2.Heat oil in a pan.Add in the chopped onions,chillies,salt,garlic,ginger,turmeric,cumin powder,coriander powder,chilli powder,garam masala and mashed potatoes.Stir-fry for some time.Let it cool and add chopped coriander and chat masala.Mix well.

3.Wet the papad slightly and put some filling on one side of the papad and roll it.

4.Once the rolls are ready,place them on microwave safe plate and set the microwave  on high for 1-2 minutes.

5.Garnish with stir-fried spring onions,bell pepper,tomatoes  and onions and sliced lime..Serve with chutney/ketchup.

Sardines in Tomato Sauce

If you are planning to cook Sardines with tomato sauce,it's better to use fresh sardines instead of canned sardines as they go very well with sauces.Some people like to use canned sardines but I always prefer fresh sardines as they are very delicious and nutritious.A lot of recipies can be made with fresh sardines.They can be grilled,filleted,baked,marinated and they also go well with sauces such as tomato sauce and herb sauce. I am sharing a very simple and quick recipe called "SARDINES IN TOMATO SAUCE".

INGREDIENTS:

*1/2 kg Fresh sardines(cleaned,heads,tails and fins removed).
*1 can of tomato sauce.
*2 onions(chopped).
*4 tomatoes(chopped).
*1 bell pepper(chopped).
*2 cloves garlic(minced).
*1 tbsp fish sauce.
*1/2 tbsp light brown sugar.
*3 tbsp olive oil.
*Salt and water.

METHOD:

1.Clean the sardines(heads,tails and fins should be removed).Pat dry and set aside.

2.Heat oil in a pan.Add the onions,garlic, bell peppers and salt.Stir fry until they become tender and aromatic.

3.Add tomatoes,fish sauce,brown sugar and tomato sauce.Cook for 2-3 minutes.

4.Now add the fish.Add some water to cover the fish.Simmer for 40 minutes until the sardines get cooked.

5.Serve with steamed rice and baked beans.

Nyona Tamarind Fish Curry

The terms "Baba-Nyona" refer to the descendants of early Chinese migrants who came to Malaysia and intermarried with local Malays.The term "Nyona" refers to the ladies and "Baba" is used for men.

Nyona Cuisine is an amalgamation of Chinese and Malay cuisines.I am very passionate about Nyona cuisine as it is exotic,spicy,tangy and aromatic.In keeping with the famous Nyona Cuisine,here I am sharing a delicious Nyona recipe called "NYONA TAMARIND FISH CURRY"

INGREDIENTS:

* 1/2 kg Mackeral(cleaned).
*15 small shallots(chopped).
*1 and 1/2 tbsp tamarind paste(dissolved in 150 ml of water,strained off the residue).
*100 g Okra/lady's fingers (cut into three sections).
*2 tomatoes(cut into wedges)
*1 tbsp Chilli powder/chilli paste.(You can add more if youwant it to be more spicy).
*1 tbsp Shrimp paste(dry-fried).
*1 stalk Lemongrass(sliced).
*1 tbsp soy sauce.
*2 large red chillies(chopped).
*2 large green chillies(chopped).
*3 cloves garlic.
*3 candlenuts(crushed)
*1 tbsp ground ginger.
*3 dried chilli peppers.
*1 tbsp lime juice.
*1/2 tbsp tumeric powder.
*1 tbsp fish curry powder.
*3 sprigs Curry leaves.
*2 stalks of ginger flower(Sliced).
*500 ml of water.
*salt and sugar to taste.
*Cooking oil.

METHOD:

1.Place lemongrass,shrimp paste,candlenuts,dried chilli peppers,ginger,garlic and shallots in a blender and make a fine paste.

2.Heat oil in a pan.Add chopped red and green chillies ,tumeric powder,salt and sugar and stir fry until they become a bit tender.

3.Add fish curry powder,chilli powder and curry leaves.Stir fry for one minute.Then add the paste and stir fry until they become aromatic.

4.Add the tamarind solution and lime juice.Mix everything properly and let it boil for sometime.Add the fish, okra,soy sauce and water.Simmer for 10 -15 mins until the fish and vegetables are cooked.Just before turning off the stove,add the tomato wedges.

5.Garnish with sliced ginger flowers.

6.Serve hot.