1st day of wrk after 4mths rest

had a sleepless nite. boss didnt come in bt was being assigned for other tasks. tried to update my previous job scope. searched thru docs till i had a heavy eyes. i had a good nite sleep that nite. I wasnt aware that hus had come back.

25 May 2010

today, had a good day, maybe was looking forward to hus's promise.:)

menu for today:
minced meat with bean paste
Receipe:

Minced meat:300g or $3 worth
Bean paste: 1/2tbsp

seasoning:
Sugar-1/2tsp
water-2bsp

Corn starch: 2tsp corn flour + 2tbsp water

oil: 2tbsp
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1. heat wok & oil, add in garlic. fry till fragrant
2. add in minced meat and bean paste & add in water gradually.
3. Stir fry till meat are cooked. if is still salty, add in sugar.
4. If is still watery, add in corn starch, let it boil lightly & dish up.


beetroot & potato soup


honey peas with prawns
Receipe:
Honey peas: 1 packet abt 300g
Prawns: 6pcs-shellec, deveiled & diced

seasoning:
oyster sauce-2tbsp
water-3tbsp
OR
salt -1/4tsp

corn starch: 2tsp corn flour + 2tbsp water

oil: 2tbsp
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1. honey peas need to peel off the 'stem'.  after shelled the prawns, leave the head aside.
2. heat the oil and tir fry the prawn heads till fragrant and dish up(i throw it away).
3. add in the honey peas till there's slight change in colour.
4. add in the water and oyster sauce/salt.
5. after the water is lightly boiled, add in the prawns stir fry for awhile/till the prawn turn red.
6. add in the corn starch if is still watery.
           

24 May 2010

i had a very moody monday. i totally hv no idea of what to cook as well. Hus cooked us a delicious breakfast. a good start for the day. then i start to surf net for some ideas for dinner bt still no idea. After awhile i decided to make a trip dw to sheng siong & bought some necessity then hv some idea for dinner.

MENU:
Stir fry long beans with prawns & minced meat
Scrambled eggs with prawns
Nuggets

Dessert: Durian Pudding with grapes

Bought the premix durian pudding powder frm NTUC. As instructed, add in 500ml water bt i only add in 350 - 400ml water. bring to boil then add in the powder & stir well till all are dissolved. then pour in this solution into the mould & leave it to cool/set.

Lastly, put into fridge to serve it cold.

i start to cut grapes/bananas into diced & decorate it b4 is the solution starts to set. 

Steamed Tofu &Fry Dou Miao

Dou miao with meat

Steamed tofu with fish paste & prawn

Fry dou miao with meat

Ingredients:

Dou miao: 500g

Chicken Fillet: 3pcs, diced

seasoning:

Oyster Sauce: 2tbsp

water: 4tbsp

garlic: 2tbsp

Oil: 2tbsp

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1. heat up wok, oil, stir fry garlic till fragrant, add in meats.

2. Once chicken is half cooked, add in the Dou Miao, add in seasoning & water.

2. cook till water is boiled. dish up & serve.

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Steamed Tofu with fish paste & prawns

Ingredients:

Tofu: 1pc

Prawns: 5pcs, shelled, diced

Fish paste: 5tbsp

Spring onion: 1stalk, chopped finely

Seasoning:

2tbsp oyster sauce

water:4tbsp

** Corn starch: 1 or 2tsp corn flour + 2tbap water

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1. cut tofu into half & divide into 5pcs & placed onto steaming tray.

2. placed fish paste onto tofu & placed 1pc prawn on top. u cn sliced some muhroom & place ontop)Optional)

3. boil half pot water for steaming, when water is boiling placed in the tofu & steam for 10-13mins.

4. while tofu is steaming, we cn start prepared for tofu sauce.

5. heat up wok & stir fry garlic till fragrant then add in the oyster sauce & water. if this is still too watery for u, we cn thicken it with corn starch.

6. wen the water is lightly boiled, pour it over the tofu & sprinkle some spring onion.