Raya Delights

Hi! In this entry, I would attach the outcome of my amateurish effort in baking Raya cookies. I'm really not in the mood of writing at the moment so I guess, the photos will do. Have a blessed and blissful Syawal. I do seek forgiveness for all mistakes done. Till then, take care.

BISKUT DAHLIA

CORNFLAKES MADU WARNA- WARNI

Hunny Bunny

Hi all! It's me again. Today's entry is not related to any bunny at all. It's about my Raisin and Date Buns. The recipe was given to me by a colleague at school. A simple recipe with a filling outcome. Since my mixer is still under repair, I had to knead it using my hands. It's kind of tiring but it's worth the effort when you taste the fluffy texture. I brought some to the recipe owner and felt very glad when she told me that she enjoyed it.

RAISINS AND DATES BUNS

To make this bread, you will need:

400g high protein flour
4 tbsp caster sugar
2 and 1/2 tsp dry yeast
1 egg plus water : 275ml
3/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp milk powder
50g raisin
3 pieces of dates (chopped)
1 tbsp butter


Method:

• Mix all the dry ingredients until well-mixed.
• Pour in the egg-water mixture gradually and mix well.
• Knead until the mixtures becomes a dough. Put in the raisins and dates and knead again.
• When the mixture becomes elastic, put in the butter and knead again.
• Let to rise in a covered conatiner for one hour.
• Then, punch the dough to let the air out.
• Grease a square bakingtin. Shape dough into 16 equal balls.
• Place the balls next to each other in the baking tin.
• Let rise for another hour.
• Bake at 175C for 20-25 minutes.

Marhaban Ya Ramadhan Al-Mubarak

Salam and hi to all! The fasting month is back again and it means more cooking for me! Please don't get it wrong. Mr Boss aka Tukang Makan is never fussy with food. He simply eats what I have prepared. So, what do I really mean with more cooking during the fasting month when Mr Boss aka Tukang Makan is not placing orders? Actually, when I'm fasting, the person with the most cravings is ME!hahaha..

The entry for the time is my APAM ENO. Since I love 'tapai pulut' I like the 'zingy' taste of this kuih. It's easy to prepare and steaming only takes 10 minutes. If 'tapai pulut' is not your cup of tea, you might find this kuih to taste a bit peculiar! Anyway, here's the recipe.

APAM ENO

You will need :
150g rice flour
5 tbsp sugar
1/2 tbsp dry yeast
150ml water
1/2 tsp Eno (original flavour)


Method:

• In a bowl, mix the flour with yeast and sugar.
• Pour in the water gradually and mix well.
• Keep aside for 6-8 hours.
• Put your moulds in the steamer and let the water in the steamer boils rapidly.
• Next, put into the Eno and stir well. Keep aside so the mixture turns frothy.
• Divide mixture into two portions. You can use any of your favourite food colourings.
• When the water is boiling, spoon the mixture into the moulds.
• Steam for 10 minutes.
• Serve with grated coconut.

Going Bananas

Ahoy there! Just want to share a recipe adapted from newbie123 Super Banana Cake. If you enjoy eating bananas, this recipe is worth a try. Simple, soft and moist.

BANANA LOAF

• 4 medium size ripe bananas (you can use pisang Montel)
• 1/2 cup corn oil
• 1 1/2 cup plain flour1 tsp soda bicarbonate
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder (I have ommitted it because the kids don't like the smell)
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 1/4 cup plain yoghurt drink/plain kassi (I used plain yoghurt)
• a pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs

Method:

1. Preheat the oven at 180C. Grease the cake tin with some butter.

2. Sieve the flour,soda bicarbonate, baking powder,cinnamon and salt.Keep aside.

3.In a bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until well-mixed.Pour in the oil,the flour mixture and mashed bananas gradually and mix again.Put in the vanilla essence.

4.Then, pour in the yoghurt drink/lassi/ plain yoghurt and mix again.

5. Pour the mixture into a cake it and bake for 35-40 mins.

6. Cool and enjoy!

It's Chicky, Chicky Time!

The entry today is Cornflakes Chicken. I got the recipe from yani at MyResipi.com but as usual, I have adapted her recipe. This recipe is easy and the outcome tastes like KFC Popcorn Chicken (well, at least to me it is..hahaha). It is crunchy and the meat is still moist although it is deep fried. Those mommies with little time but really want to see their kids enjoy eating, do try this recipe. Why did I say so? My darling princess Atush is quite picky and my hero Firdaus is one of the most fussy eaters I have ever met and they love the chicken. In conclusion, it must have tasted good. What do you think?

CORNFLAKES CHICKEN

Ingredients:
2 pieces of chicken breast ( cut into long strips)
1/2 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp of paprika (the original recipe uses chilli powder)
1/2 tsp of ground white pepper ( can be replaced with ground black pepper if u like it spicy)
1/2 tsp of meat curry powder
2 1/2 tbsp of plain flour
2 tbsp of water
1 egg
2 cups of cornflakes(coarsely crushed)

Method:

• Mix well the chicken pieces with salt, paprika. white pepper and curry power. Marinate for 10 minutes.
• Next, mix the flour, egg and water to a batter consistency.
• Heat the oil in a pan.
• Dip the chicken pieces in the batter. Then, coat each piece with the crushed cornflakes.
• Deep fry until golden brown.
• Serve!

Hey Fishy, Fishy

Hi all! It has been very, very long since I last blogged. Since the school break is on, I guess, I better make full use of the time to update this blog. Today's entry would be a simple dish using white pomfret. The actual recipe is by Mat Gebu from MyResipi but as usual, I've adapted it.

This recipe uses simple, every day ingredients. The fish is steamed so you know that it is healthy! Since hubby really enjoys fish cooked this way, it has become one of my common dishes. For those in a hurry, this recipe is good. It takes 10 minutes to prepare the ingredients and 10 more minutes to steam the fish! Give it a try!

'BAWAL PUTIH KUKUS MASAM PEDAS'

For this recipe, you will need :

(A)

• 2 medium-size white pomfret (gutted and cleaned)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cornflour
• 1/2 tsp white pepper

(B)

• 2 1/2tbsp calamansi/lime juice
• 1 1/2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 5-10 birds eyes chillies (thinly sliced)
• 2 lemongrass (thinly sliced)
• 1 kaffir limeleaf (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 inch young ginger (thinly sliced)
• 2 pips of garlic (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 tsp cornflour
• 1/2 tsp Maggi 'ikan bilis' granules

Method:

1. Heat up your steamer until the water boils rapidly.
2. Rub the fish with the ingredients in (A). Keep aside.
3. In a bolw, mix well all ingredients in (B).
4. Put the fish on a heatproof dish or a metal container. Pour the sauce on top as well as the cavity.
5. Steam for 10 minutes or until the eyes and flesh turn white.
6. Serve piping hot with plain, white rice!

I Want Cookie!

Hi! This time, the entry will be my Choco Chip Spotties aka Choc Chip Cookies. I found this recipe in one of my cookbooks and if I'm not mistaken, it's from Nestle. My girl simply loves these cookies. When I first tried baking these cookies, I found it to be a bit too sweet to my liking. Since I enjoy the light and crispy texture I have tried ommitting the white chocolate listed in the original recipe and to my delight, it worked! Now, I can have more cookies!!! Do try to bake these, especially those choc chip cookie lovers, because they are fun in every bite!

CHOCO CHIPS SPOTTIES

Ingredients:

(A)

1 and 1/2 cups self-raising flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1/4 tsp salt

(B)

150g unsalted butter
125g soft brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla essence

(C)

200g chocolate chips

2 cups cornflakes(crushed)

Method:

• Sift together ingredients in (A) and keep aside.
• Cream butter and sugar until pale and creamy. Add in the remaining ingredients in (B) and mix gently.
• Fold in the sifted ingredients gradually.
• Mix all ingredients in (C) to form a dough.
• Using a teaspoon, scoop the dough and roll into small balls.
• Place the balls onto a greased baking tin.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 175C for 10-12 minutes. (*Adjust the temperature depending on the type of oven you use. Mine has a fan so I bake these cookies at 150C for 12 mins)
• Let to cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.