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Steamed Dang Gui Chicken with Black Fungus

Steamed Dang Gui Chicken with Black Fungus by Blackswan

Dang Gui is popularly used to make Chinese tonics. The chicken is fragrant and tender, and tastes wonderfully appetizing with the addition of Black Fungus, Wolfberries and Red Dates.

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Lucky Koi Mango Pudding

Lucky Koi Mango Pudding by Blackswan

The word Koi comes from Japanese, simply meaning "Carp". Koi fish the most powerful Feng Shui symbol, symbolizing wealth, harmony & happiness.. It is said that placing a picture of the Koi fish in your home, your dreams will come true.

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Screaming For Frozen Desserts, Lemon Sorbet!

Screaming For Frozen Desserts, Lemon Sorbet! by Blackswan

The Lemon Myrtle in this recipe, combined with the sweetness & sourness of the sorbet, was ethereal. A pinch of the scented herb from Gryphon Tea gives this dessert an exotic feel, perfect for the festive season & leaves you yelling for more!

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Egg-White Broccoli with Osmanthus

Egg-White Broccoli with Osmanthus by Blackswan

Osmanthus Tea is known to promote beautiful skin. The herb has an intense sweet fragrance which has been described as a blend of jasmine, gardenia & ripe apricots.

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Have A Bowl Of Fragrant Pumpkin Rice

Have A Bowl Of Fragrant Pumpkin Rice by Blackswan

I was introduced to this delicious rice by my mom recently. These pumpkin rice can be found at quite a few foodcourts in S'pore selling double-boiled soups. I fell it love with it immediately & I knew I just have to make this at home too. The result: We love it!

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Tasty Steamed Teochew Pomfret In Foil

Tasty Steamed Teochew Pomfret In Foil by Blackswan

To make a good dish of Pomfret, the fish has to be as fresh as possible. Mum also said it’s important to get White Pomfret, the more expensive one. I’ve also been repeatedly reminded that a decent Teochew would never serve Black Pomfret to any distinguished guests :)

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Mouth-watering Thai-style Seabass

Mouth-watering Thai-style Seabass by Blackswan

The 1st time I tried this spicy, sweet & sour fish was at a Zhi-char (煮炒) stall near my home. Zhi-char stall is a modest stall that’s found in coffeeshops where Chinese home-style dishes are cooked to your order. After that, I knew I had to try making this at home. And I did it, with just one attempt! Hooray! Hubby was full of…

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Reunion Dinner - Bountiful Goldfish Salad (年年有余)

Reunion Dinner - Bountiful Goldfish Salad (年年有余) by Blackswan

This is my 1st attempt creating this Bountiful Goldfish Salad. Nian Nian You Yu (年年有余) symbolizes abundance though the year. The character 余 (Yu) is the homophone of 鱼 (Yu). Hence, fish was used to highlight this Chinese New Year dish.

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Steamed Longevity Butterfly Prawns

Steamed Longevity Butterfly Prawns by Blackswan

I found these beautiful butterfly prawns at a coffee shop & went home to experiment cutting & decorating it after that. The pattern is nice especially when you've guests. Check out this simple & delicious dish for this Chinese New Year!

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Wafu Spaghetti in Colourful Capsicum Cups

Wafu Spaghetti in Colourful Capsicum Cups by Blackswan

Don’t you think that these Bell Pepper Cups look stunning? The vibrant colours are perfect for festive occasions. Chinese New Year is fast approaching. Why don't you try your hands at this tasty recipe that's filled with all the goodness?

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