Scallion pancakes are a common street food in Taiwan and China. The layering, fragrant oil and an almost ridiculous amount of chopped scallions make it a simple but well-appreciated delicious meal on its own. The Taiwanese tend to roll the dough out thinner while the Chinese prefer a thicker dough. I think both taste great.Continue reading “Sourdough Discard Scallion Layered Pancake (Recipe)”
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Aspiring Bakers #22: Lightened Up Cakes (August 2012)
Hi everyone! It’s my turn to organise Aspiring Bakers this time! Many thanks to Small Small Baker for giving me this chance 😀 Okay, let’s get this straight. Everyone has a cake they love. Everyone. Whether they are a savoury or sweet person. But the problem is, stuffing your face (well, at least, if IContinue reading “Aspiring Bakers #22: Lightened Up Cakes (August 2012)”
Revive Your Buns– Just another Bread Pudding ?
Since school ended last December, I’ve ‘discovered’ some really impressive stuff. So I decided to compile everything andh opefully, I will pass this ‘enthusiasm’ to you guys. . My Recommendations . 1. TOUCH (Season 1, thus far) TOUCH is about this little kid who happens to be super cute, mute and is able to seeContinue reading “Revive Your Buns– Just another Bread Pudding ?”
Bread Pudding Tart with Brown Sugar Crumble (low fat & whole wheat)
Dear Barney, or Mr Stinson (Recovering Mentally Unsound human being, Whatever you prefer I call you), You’re handsome, hot, surprising sensitive, sometimes hilariously dumb, an insult to Barney the Dinosaur (since you two share the same name), terribly rich, gorgeously well-dressed and would totally win a Girls’ Choice Award. Unfortunately, I chanced upon your patent forContinue reading “Bread Pudding Tart with Brown Sugar Crumble (low fat & whole wheat)”
Skinny Chilli Cheese Fries
I thought about making fries. After the episode of absolutely shitty Aston fries last week (talk about a greasy, tasteless, gross mess of potato strips), I dreamt of crunchy, non- greasy, tempura-like, garlicky, peppery potato chunks. Topped with nacho cheese, spring onions and even chilli. And then I found the perfect fries at The PurpleContinue reading “Skinny Chilli Cheese Fries”
Death Happens
On 25 February 2012 today, my cousin in Taiwan passed away from heart complications as a result taking drugs (bad kind). I know that God will receive this son who never got the chance to know Him and take care of him from this day after. May the cousin who always doted on us hisContinue reading “Death Happens”
Dobostorte
Its the most difficult thing I’ve ever created in my life. Even making the flying rocket made of soda bottles was less of a challenge. I mean, how easy is a cake that requires creaming and the separation of egg yolks and whites, and the beating of 150g of egg whites to soft peaks??!! And making praline paste without a food processor?Continue reading “Dobostorte”
Matcha Black Sesame Entremet with White Sesame Nougatine
This recipe is completely inspired by Evan’s Kitchen ramblings, one of the most visually appealing blogs, made more awesome by Evan’s generosity in providing recipes. Evan’s recipe for Matcha Black Sesame Entremet can be found here. I’ve been meaning to make something different from what I usually do. To challenge myself with an entremet. AccordingContinue reading “Matcha Black Sesame Entremet with White Sesame Nougatine”
Healthy Hokkaido Bread (Taiwan-inspired!)
. . 6 years ago… Location: Kaoshiung International Airport 高雄国际航空站 Crazy people: Me, Bro, Mum Airport Security: What are you carrying? Mum: Bread. Airport Security: Really? (Disbelieving) Mum: Yes. (in a ‘Duh!’ manner) Airport Security: Is it really that delicious? (More than ‘disbelieving’-ly) Me: Yes. (instead of raising redundant suspicions with a sarcastic “no, weContinue reading “Healthy Hokkaido Bread (Taiwan-inspired!)”
What Might Be the BEST Pineapple Tarts EVER! (Vegan Filling)
. . What I (and maybe most of you) don’t say enough: I love you. Don’t worry, even if you’re old and wrinkly and sick, I’ll still take care of you and be by your side. (because its cheesy?) to your parents or whoever I understand what you say, but I have my own plans.Continue reading “What Might Be the BEST Pineapple Tarts EVER! (Vegan Filling)”