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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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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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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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The Legend of Pipa Tofu & My Birthday!

The Legend of Pipa Tofu & My Birthday! by Blackswan

Yes, it's my birthday today! To thank all my friends & bloggers for their warmth wishes @ Facebook & to reward readers for their support to this site, I’m gonna introduce you to one of my family's favourite dish. This is also the fave food of one of the China’s Four Great Beauties, Xi Shi (西施). She is said to be “so entrancingly…

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Cute Little Steamed Tofu

Cute Little Steamed Tofu by Blackswan

With its soft and extremely smooth texture, the Extra Silken Tofu adds a boast to soup or steam dishes that needs a smooth finishing to enhance the total gourmet taste.

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Garlic Prawns in Just 3 Steps!

Garlic Prawns in Just 3 Steps! by Blackswan

I learnt this dish from my late uncle who was a fabulous cook. I used to watch him in the kitchen & he was one of those who had inspired me to cook well. This is a relatively simple dish, great for those busy professionals or those who hardly step into the kitchen. It's as easy as ABC. Best part, it's healthy cause you won't…

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Kero-Keropi Twin-Pasta

Kero-Keropi Twin-Pasta by Blackswan

Almost all kids dislike vegetables & my son was no exception when he was younger. Try creating fanciful cartoon characters to divert their attention, it always work. I would use lots of vegetables & “mould” them into cute little shapes to add them to my son’s dishes those days. I haven’t made these cartoon stuff for a long time as…

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