Vietnamese Spring Rolls / Popia Vietnam

Sumber resipi: resipicitarasawan.blogspot.com
Bahan-bahan:
Rice paper wrapper (Beli dari Saigon oleh anak buah, lupa nak snap gambar)
Udang ~ direbus, buang kulit (Kim ~ celur dengan sedikit lada sulah dan minyak olive)
Lobak merah * bertanda * hiris halus memanjang
Timun *
Sengkuang *
Bihun yang telah dicelur
Daun pudina (tak letak)
Daun salad
Sedikit serbuk lada putih
Air suam dan berus

Bahan-bahan sos: (Kim ~ simpan dipeti sejuk sebentar)
2 ulas bawang putih dicincang halus
2 sudu besar sos cili
4 tangkai cili merah dipotong kecil
2 sudu besar cuka
4 sudu besar sos ikan
2 sudu besar gula
sedikit garam

Bahan-bahan dibawah dimasukkan semasa nak menghidang
Potongan cili padi dan kacang tanah disangai dan cincang, Kim tambah bijan putih disangai

Caranya:

Letak sekeping rice paper di dalam pinggan leper yang di alas plastik.

Basahkan permukaan rice paper menggunakan berus hingga rata pada permukaannya yang licin.

Kemudian susun 3 ekor udang berselang dengan daun pudina.

Ambil potongan daun salad (bahagian lembut) anggaran saiz rice paper, letak hirisan timun, lobak merah dan sengkuang di atasnya, renjis sedikit serbuk lada putih.

Kemudian bungkus daun salad tadi kemas-kemas.

Letak bungkusan salad di sebelah susunan udang kemudian gulung rapi.

Berus sedikit bahagian tepi dengan air untuk melekatkan gulungan.

Hidang bersama sos cili

Kacang Gajus Goreng Air Fryer

Gaulkan sedikit minyak pada kacang gajus.
Goreng dengan air fryer selama 10 minit, suhu 160C

Popia Air Fryer

Popia digoreng dengan menggunakan air fryer Philips AirFryer TurboStar HD9623
Sapukan sedikit minyak pada kedua belah bahagian popia goreng selama 13 minit (pada 1 bahagian dan 1 bahagian 13 minit), suhu 160C

Sapna's Sri Lanka Curry Crab

Recipe sourced: The Star - Chef Sapna Anand

For the Sri Lankan curry powder:

5 tbsp coriander seeds

2 tbsp cumin seeds

2 tbsp fennel seeds

1 tbsp black peppercorns

1 tbsp mustard seeds

2 tbsp white rice

2 cinnamon sticks

1 star anise

4 cloves

Method to make Sri Lankan curry powder:

Roast each ingredient separately over low heat until aromatic.

Remove from heat immediately and set aside to cool.

When cooled, blend everything together to a fine powder.

Store in airtight container if not using immediately.

For the curry

2 kg blue swimmer or mud crabs, shell lightly cracked and cut into two

4 tbsp cooking oil

1 sprig curry leaves

2 cinnamon sticks

3 pandan leaves, roughly chopped

1 tbsp finely chopped ginger

1 tbsp finely chopped garlic

2 large onions, finely chopped

1 large tomato, chopped

1 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 heaped tbsp Sri Lankan curry powder

Salt to taste 

1/2 tsp crushed black pepper

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup fresh coconut milk

Coriander leaves for garnish

To cook curry:

In a wide, heavy-bottom pan, heat the oil and toss in the curry leaves, cinnamon sticks, chopped pandan leaves, ginger and garlic and saute for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

Toss in the onion and cooked until soft.  Then add the chopped tomatoes and stir to mix well.

Add in the chilli, turmeric and curry powders and crab, and stir well to combine.

Season with salt and black peppers.

Pour in water, adding more if you want the curry less thick.

Cook with lid on for about 5 minutes or until crabs are cooked, then add coconut milk and bring to a slow boil for a few seconds.

Garnish with coriander and serve with warm rice.

Bandit Chicken Wings

Recipe sourced: Christine Ho ~ Christine's Recipes
Ingredients:
870gm (14 pieces) chicken wings
Black sesame seeds, roasted, for garnish ~ i added white sesame

Marinade:
3 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp corainder powder
1/2 tsp five-spice powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp shaoxing wine ~ i omitted
2 tsp light soy sauce
2 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
pepper, to taste

Method:
Rinse the chicken wings, wipe dry with kitchen towels.  Set aside.
Combine all the ingredients of marinade.  Mix with the chicken wings well.
Set aside for 1 hour or overnight for developing better flavors.
Preheat oven to 200C / 390F.
Lightly grease a baking pan.
Transfer the chicken wings onto the greased pan in one single layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Flip over to other side.  Continue to bake another 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken wings are cooked through.
Sprinkle black sesame seeds for garnish.
Serve immediately.

Notes:
The power of every oven is very different, thus adjust the cooking time accordingly depending on the thickness of the chicken meat.

Light and Crispy Waffles

Recipe sourced: Food&Wine
Ingredients:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup buttermilk
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg, separated
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Pure maple syrup, for serving

Method:
Pre-heat the oven to 200C.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
In a glass measuring cup, blend the buttermilk, vegetable oil and milk.
Beat in the egg yolk.
In a medium bowl, beat the egg white to soft peaks.
Add the sugar and beat until firm and glossy.
Beat in the vanilla.
Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just blended.
Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the beaten egg white until just incorporated.
Pre-heat an 8-inch square waffle iron and oil it lightly.
Pour about 1 1/2 cups of the waffle batter into the preheated waffle iron and gently smooth the surface with a spatula.
Bake for 4 minutes, or until browned and crisp.
Transfer the waffles to the oven rack to keep warm and repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve at once with maple syrup.

Lamb Chop Blackpeppers dan Kentang Putar

Lamb Chop Blackpeppers:

Bahan-bahan:

Steak lamb chop secukupnya

Sos BBQ secukupnya

Daun rosemary kering / segar

Daun tyme kering / segar

Sedikit sos tiram

Sedikit kicap pekat manis / karamel

Air perahan lemon

Bawang putih*, bertanda * ditumbuk

Halia*

Biji lada hitam*

Lobak merah dipotong, jika suka

Bawang merah besar dipotong 4, jika suka

Caranya:

Gaulkan kesemua bahan diatas pada lamb chop dan perapkan selama 4 jam atau semalaman.

Lepas perap, boleh di panggang / gril sehingga masak.

Kuah dari perapan jangan dibuat boleh dimasak sos untuk cicah lamb chop.

Kentang Putar / Mashed Potatoes

Sumber resipi: nooriahnamim.blogspot.com

Bahan-bahan:

10 biji kentang US dipotong kiub (Kentang yang besar dan agak hitam)

1 sudu kecil lada hitam ditumbuk halus

1/2 cawan fresh milk

1 sudu mentega

1 kiub ayam

Garam secukup rasa

Caranya:

Rebus kentang dengan sedikit garam, dah empuk toskan dan tumbuk atau lenyek kentang sampai hancur.

Boleh jugak gunakan hand mixer dan putar supaya lebih halus.

Masukkan sedikit garam, lada hitam, susu, mentega ke dalam kentang tadi dan putar sampai sebati.

Masukkan kentang dalam acuan bulat dan terapkan lebih cantik ada bentuk daripada letakkan kentang begitu saja.

Bolehlah dimakan dengan sos lada hitam.

Bahan-bahan sos lada hitam:

1/2 biji bawang besar dipotong kasar

1 batang leek dipotong kasar

1 sudu planta

sedikit sos tiram

sedikit kicap manis

1/2 sudu besar lada hitam ditumbuk

1 sudu tepung gandum

Caranya:

Rebush bawang besar dengan leek bersama 3/4 cawan air

Biarkan mendidih selama 15 minit, angkat dan toskan.

Ambil air rebusan masak lagi sekali, campurkan dengan planta, sos tiram, kicap, lada hitam dan tepung gandum.

Perasakan dengan garam dan tapis lagi sekali supaya lebih licin sos dan halus.