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Parsley and Lime Guacamole

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Parsley and Lime Guacamole

I am a huge fan of avocado and really love guacamole! It's one of my favourite dips! And, I am glad that my kids, who are not big fan of avocados, enjoy guacamole too. So, this is a must-have when we do Mexican dinner at home.  Guacamole is typically made with avocados, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, garlic and salt. We usually omit the jalapeno to keep it kid-friendly. Sometimes, I would also use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic. Fresh garlic can be too sharp and overpower the mild avocado favour (tip from a Mexican friend :D).  Another...

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Hakka Lei Cha Rice (Pounded / Thunder Tea Rice)

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Hakka Lei Cha Rice (Pounded / Thunder Tea Rice)

Lei Cha is an iconic dish of the Hakka people. It typically comprises several sides of vegetables, and toppings like nuts, tofu, preserved radish, served drenched in tea soup.  There are stories that claimed that the origins of Lei Cha dated back 1800 years ago. When Shu Han 蜀漢 kingdom General Zhang Fei 張飛 was about to launch his attack on Chengdu during the Three Kingdoms era (220 - 280 AD), his soldiers fell ill to a plague epidemic. A traditional physician prescribed rice with a combination of herbs feed the troops. It cured Zhang Fei's soldiers and he went on to conquer Chengdu. And, that...

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Bayam Spinach with Black Garlic and Ikan Bilis

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Bayam Spinach with Black Garlic and Ikan Bilis

Another lovely recipe shared by a customer! Try this tasty and nutrients-loaded dish. It's definitely a dish well-loved by all ages! Ingredients 200g Bayam Spinach 2 tablespoon dried anchovies/ ikan bilis  1/4 teaspoon flounder fish powder (Optional. Great for an added umami flavour) 2 teaspoon chicken granules 2 cloves black garlic 1 knob old ginger Approx 1 cup of water  1 tablespoon of Chinese cooking wine White pepper - to taste 1 tablespoon of cooking oil (any neutral oil such as sunflower oil and canola oil) Directions 1. Wash ikan bilis and dry thoroughly with kitchen paper. Coat with adequate oil...

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Wanpaku Sandwich わんぱくサンド

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Wanpaku Sandwich わんぱくサンド

Meet the newest and hottest style of sandwich from Japan – Wanpaku Sandwich or Wanpaku Sando for short. Stuffed with colorful vegetables and layering ingredients, these solid Japanese sandwiches present endless possibilities!  Sharing a recipe from one of our customers!  Serving size: 2  Ingredients 1. 4 slices of thick cut soft bread 2. Four slices of ham 3. One cup of rocket leaves (coarsely chopped) 4. One cup of ice plant (coarsely chopped) 5. One can of tuna (well-drained) 6. Half a carrot (julienned) 7. One large tomato  8. Mustard (Sufficient amount to spread) 9. Salt, Sugar and Pepper 10. Japanese vinegar - 1...

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Baked Salmon with Dill & Garlic Butter Kale Rice

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Baked Salmon with Dill & Garlic Butter Kale Rice

Sharing two recipes for a healthy and well-balanced meal.  Baked Salmon with Dill This recipe by Chef Martin Breslin from delish.com is a keeper - it's quick, fuss-free and best of all, yummy!  Serves 4 Ingredients  4 salmon fillets Cooking spray 15g finely chopped fresh dill, rosemary, sage or thyme 1/2 tsp. kosher salt tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 4 wedges of lemon Directions 1. Preheat oven to 180 degree Celsius. 2. Place fish on a baking sheet lightly coated with olive oil; lightly coat fish with olive oil. Sprinkle fish with fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. 3. Bake at 180 degree Celsius for 10 minutes...

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