I remember mom often baked Bread pudding for our unsold or returned stale bread. So, after making sure that the bread chosen had no molds, I would trim the sides of the bread (I didn’t want to use them) and cut them into 1/2 inch cubes. 4 cups bread, cut into small cubes 4 cupsRead More
Tokwa’t Baboy (Tofu and Pork)
Tokwa at Baboy is a traditional appetizer in most Filipino restaurants and most especially in places offering beer. It is usually made with pork ears, chewy tofu, soy sauce, pork broth, vinegar and other spices. This used to be a favorite dish of my husband but unfortunately, my husband suffers from gouty arthritis and anythingRead More
Sambal Goreng Udang (Chilli Prawn)
I promised that I’d share Singapore Food recipes from the chefs in Singapore. Now this Chilli Prawn recipe called Sambal Goreng Udang is so simple. Here is a recipe shared by Singaporean Chef Veni Knight Ingredients 500gm large prawns, remove heads and veins but leave shells intact 2 tbsp of chilli powder (You can easilyRead More
Pandan Jelly
Ever since Buko Pandan dessert came out a few years ago, it has been a standard dessert fare. I thought I’d try another version without the buko and see if it tastes just as great as its predecessor. Let’s try the Pandan Jelly. Ingredients 10 leaves of Pandan (Wash thoroughly and twist leaves) 10 cupsRead More
Nonya Bak Chang: Singapore-Style Dragon Boat Festival Dumplings & Babi Asam: Spicy Pork in Tamarind Sauce
It was honor to observe a cooking demo from Violet Oon, dubbed as Singapore Food Ambassador. She is one of Singapore’s leading food gurus and is known as much for her cooking as for her opinions on food. She is considered one of the leading authorities on Asian cuisine with a particular emphasis on PeranakanRead More
Babi Pongteh (Braised Pork with Salted Bean Paste)
I hope you will indulge me with a few recipes the next few days. These are Peranakan dishes shared to me by the Singaporean chef in the ongoing Singapore Food Festival. You can read more about my food adventures at Multi-Cultural Gastronomic Experience in Singapore and Opening Day at the Singapore Food Festival. Just toRead More