My friend is really a legend. Most brilliant and passionate chef i know in person. And amidst the pandemic, let’s all support the shops we love to get through. Remember i ordered some dim sum? They arrived 2 days ago. I was soooooo excited. Many restaurants are affected by Covid-19 and so does my friend’s….
Tag: Japan
Cooking log 25 : Ishikari-nabe, Syake Miso Soup on Rice
It has been a long time while since i made this. This is my family’s version of Miso soup, where we use fatty salmon as stock base. Back in the days we would buy the cheap part of a salmon, those bones and head part for this dish. We would fry the fish before boiling,…
Life in Japan : Sakura, Have Hope & Stay Safe
I sneaked out for a walk last Saturday as the weather was very nice and i probably need some Vitamin D. As we all know the situation on Covid-19 pandemic is going pear-shaped rapidly across the world. I had been in self isolation for 3 weeks now and that would likely to continue for the…
Cooking log 19 : Pad Ka Prao (Pork version)
I made Pad Ka Prao with minced pork and…sweet basil. Let’s say it up front, not a good idea. Well it was not BAD but i would definitely not do it again. Proper holy basil is a must for me. Anyhow, this is a very easy dish to make. All you need for seasoning are…
Life in Japan : Vegetable delivery – Farm to Table
After 2 weeks in isolation with only essential supply runs, i am low on fresh vegetables. I did have canned food and frozen vegetables but they are more for last resolve…. i love fresh veggies. It’s time then…to try out online vegetables! I found this assorted box on Amazon that looks awesome, with more than…
Cooking log 18 : Going Cantonese ! Siu Yuk + Char Siu
I made Char Siu and Siu Yuk today. Correction, the prep started 3 days ago. I often wonder how much home recipes would survive pass this age full of instant food and microwaves, where the younger generation lives on mass produced food and identifying them as the taste from home. When i first came to…
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