Recipes by Da Housewife

	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…	2 votes 556 views
	Steamed Tofu AKA 老少平安 by Da Housewife Traditionally, this steamed dish is made up of mainly tofu and fish paste. And egg white is added to bind these two ingredients together. But over the time, many different versions have been adapted. Mushrooms, dried shrimps and minced meat are being added.As a parent myself, I hope for the well-being of the elderly and the young in…	2 votes 406 views
	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…	2 votes 339 views
	Stir-fry Tofu with Shimeji Mushrooms and Dried Scallop by Da Housewife IngredientsPreparationStir fry the mushrooms and scallop in an oiled pan.Add in oyster sauce, sugar and water.Stir to mix well.Add in the tofu.Bring to a boil and leave to simmer for 5 minutes or so.Thicken gravy with cornstarch.Sprinkle with spring onions before serving.	2 votes 488 views
	Black Pepper Rib Pasta by Da Housewife I had Black Pepper Rib Pasta at Pizza Hut the other day. Rib was alright, the pasta was so-so. I only tasted the spiciness of the black pepper sauce. Not much of other flavors. If I were to order a pasta dish off the menu from Pizza Hut again, I will most probably skip the Black Pepper Rib Pasta and order something else instead.As bad…	1 vote 623 views
	Gold Bags by Da Housewife The coincidence of Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day falling on the same day this year in the year of the Tiger has been the talk of the town. God knows how many times this can actually happen in a century. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. Valentine's day is usually about spending the day with the one you love. Just so it…	1 vote 298 views
	Stir-fry Clams in Spicy Bean Sauce by Da Housewife IngredientsPreparationSoak clams in a bowl of water with a generous amount of salt added. This allows the clams to spit out the sand.Remove the salt water after 30-45 minutes.Repeat the procedure.Scrub the clams with a brush to remove any sand or mud from the shells.Set aside.Heat up the oil in a pan.Stir fry the minced garlic till…	1 vote 516 views
	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…	2 votes 304 views
	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…	2 votes 355 views
	Mee Sua Soup AKA 面线汤 by Da Housewife As a tradition in my family, my Mommy cooks mee sua for the birthday member. The birthday mee sua that we had usually consists on meatballs, egg, veggies and prawns.Tradition aside, it's always heartwarming to have something specially prepared for you by your loved ones who put in much efforts and time. In the past, I prefer going to…	2 votes 464 views

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