From Scratch!

 Well, curiosity got the better of me when I finally attempted to make dumplings from SCRATCH. Yes, I mean it. Not just the filling but the skin as well :)
My first attempt was a saddening disappoinment. But that didn't stop me :)

 So, this time after molding the dumpling skin I refridgerated it before kneading it again. And I must say that made all the SENSE in the world. The mystery behind the dumpling skin just unravels before me :D

 I had some leftover beef fillings, so I made lil beef balls for my spicy doenjjang stew.

 I put in some napa cabbage into the stew and the red stew instantly made it look like kimchi. My version of an express kimchi :D

 A closer look at my "not so appealing" dumplings. The main point was just to MAKE a dumpling, with aesthetic regards aside.

 So, in a nutshell...Spicy Beef Ball Doenjjang Jiggae and Homemade dumpling.. aka as the Koreans call it Mandu was indeed a success :)

Happy cooking and eating everyone! :)

American Ginseng and A Side of Asparagus?

 Having the last piece of chicken sitting in my freezer, made me think of a nice end to my chicken feasts. How else? In this unpredictable weather, obviously! Ginseng again~ But this time, I'm using American Ginseng. Thick chunks and all :)

 Turned out pretty decent at the end, and also I had my asparagus to use. I was in the mood for porridge but with them asparagus? That will be one hell of an odd combo. SO! Asparagus couscous it is..*Already this Ginseng chicken soup and Couscous sound strange enough*

 *Claps hand* Anyway, it all weirdness..It worked and I'm proud to say that my Samsung S3 managed to capture these enticing moments without me having to use my bulky Cannon SX40.

 Needless to say, I had a good and decent dinner :)

After having that, it was all the fuel and pump I needed to get through the cold autumn's night.
Happy cooking and eating everyone! :)

The Magnificient Halogen Oven

After exams were done, I finally have the time to spare to explore my new gadget. Presenting thw new and amazing HALOGEN OVEN :)

Since I had one egg left, I thought I just made a simple chocolate brownie for my bestie since it's Deepavali the next day and being a pathetic friends as myself, can't go over to celebrate because of work :(

To compensate my unforgivable sin, I baked her something in return. And she never says no to my tasty treats.

I had to readjust the timer and temperature to make the batter bake evenly because it didn't bake through for the first two attempts when I took it out. Dx

After a dusting of icing sugar and everything becomes all pretty and better :)

Happy eating and cooking fellow readers and bloggers!

Quickie Spice Essence

Lots have happened since my last post. I've been lazy and neglecting my blogging duties :( But, in fairness I have had a torturous week previously having two exams. So, I've been living in the library everyday, weekend included! Dx 

Yes..I'm bitter and boring.

 So, with all that already past this week shall be my "resting week". By resting I mean still having notes to finish and deadlines to meet for assignments. Yeap..That's reality for many students in Uni alike.

 But, that still never stops me from cooking. In fact I think I have more time to waste on food decor since I have my laptop shunned away from me.

 Hehehe..I've been craving for Soto Ayam (Malay Chicken Stew) so I just thought why not make a quickie one hour boiled version. It should by right be boiled for an entire day for the true aroma and taste of the spices to flourish. But, time is something I can't buy with money :(

 So, with soup checked! Another simple main, perfect glass noodles! Snuggled in a bed of broccoli xD

 My beautiful cinnamon sticks and star anise gives this chicken broth the perfect kick without the hot and spiciness. I've been behaving well, not much spicy food. Wouldn't want to upset my stomach during exams period.

 Anyway, Happy eating and cooking fellow readers and bloggers!

Slurrrrrpsss~!