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Recipes by Da Housewife (Page 3)

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Preserved Radish Omelette AKA 菜莆煎蛋

Preserved Radish Omelette AKA 菜莆煎蛋 by Da Housewife

The last time I had this dish is vague. But if I'm not wrong, it should be when I last had Teochew Porridge. As the taste of this dish is salt-ish, it goes exceptionally well with warm white rice or porridge.IngredientsPreparationAdd pepper to eggs and beat well.Stir fry preserved radish in an oiled pan till fragrant.Add in beaten…

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Spicy Hot & Sour Soup

Spicy Hot & Sour Soup by Da Housewife

IngredientsPreparationAdd all the ingredients for the marinate sauce to the chicken.Toss well and set aside for at least 30 minutes.Fill a pot with 1 litre of water and bring to a boil.Add in the marinated chicken and simmer for a few minutes.Followed by the mushrooms, fungus and beancurd.Leave to simmer for another 10-15 minutes.Add…

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Vegetarian Dish AKA 斋菜

Vegetarian Dish AKA 斋菜 by Da Housewife

This unique dish shared by my Mom is fantastic. Or least I think so. She is my inspiration. She is the reason why I love cooking so much.In this dish, she uses only 2 types of fermented beancurds for seasoning. - Nam Yu aka 南乳 (red in color) and Fu Yu aka 腐乳 (yellow in color) Without being overpowering, the beancurds help to enhance…

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Seafood Aglio Olio

Seafood Aglio Olio by Da Housewife

Aglio Olio is a simple and classic pasta dish that consists of mainly 2 ingredients - garlic and olive oil. I remember reading somewhere that this traditional Italian pasta dish is the one dish that all Italian men know how to make. Is that just great or what?!A satisfying and easy dish that you simply have to…

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Pickled Green Chilies

Pickled Green Chilies by Da Housewife

This a one of the spices that many cannot do without. Especially among Chinese. Quite a number of people I know, actually see pickled green chilies as an appetizer.Most commonly found in Chinese restaurants, a saucer plate of pickled green chilies and braised peanuts are foremost served to their customers. And most customers would…

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Seafood Baked Rice

Seafood Baked Rice by Da Housewife

One dish meal is usually what I will come up with whenever I am racing against time. As rice is a staple on our dining table, one dish meal like Seafood Baked Rice is my quick-fix solution. So far, no complaints heard. ^^IngredientsPreparationPre-cook rice with chicken broth.Melt butter in a pan and stir fry garlic till slightly…

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Asam Prawns AKA Tamarind Prawns

Asam Prawns AKA Tamarind Prawns by Da Housewife

Asam (or asam jawa) - Malay word for tamarind, is widely used from India to Southeast Asia. It is also commonly used in Peranakan dishes. Other than being one of the ingredients in cooked dished, do you know it can be served as a snack as well? The fruit is semi-dried, sprinkled with sugar and a little chili and voila! - A snack on…

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Fishball Tang Hoon Soup

Fishball Tang Hoon Soup by Da Housewife

Ideally, a dinner should ideally consists of 3 main dishes and most importantly, a soup. Especially to Cantonese families, the soup is indispensable. Soups are very nourishing as they contain the essence of the ingredients used. And some even believe that soup is the key to a more youthful look.Though not as good and nourishing as…

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Five-spice Squid

Five-spice Squid by Da Housewife

Five-spice powder is commonly found in Chinese cuisine. Other than lending flavors to stir-fry dishes, it is also used as a marinade. Bottled five-spice powder can often be found at supermarkets.A seasoned salt can be made by stir-frying 3 tablespoons of salt, 2 teaspoons of five-spice powder and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well…

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Fried Rice

Fried Rice by Da Housewife

The golden rule to a bowl of tasty fried rice is to use overnight leftover rice. It is almost compulsory to do so if you wish to achieve the result of light and fluffy fried rice. This is because rice left overnight is much firmer and drier compared to freshly cooked rice. (Fridge absorbs the moisture from the rice, I think?) And this…

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