Sunday, March 30, 2014

Steamed Silky Eggs

Steamed Silky Eggs


Ingredients (A) :

3 eggs
300ml warm water
1 tablespoon chopped spring onion
1 tablespoon fried garlic oil
1 teaspoon light soya sauce

Seasoning (B) :

1/2 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper
 
Method :
Combine water, eggs & Seasoning (B). Mix well.
Strain into a steaming tray.
Steam at low heat for 10 minutes or until cooked.
Sprinkle the steamed eggs with chopped spring onion, fried garlic oil and soya sauce.
Tips :

Do not steam eggs at high heat to make sure the texture is smooth and silky. The eggs should be beated lightly to avoid too much air from getting in. This is to ensure the surface of the egg is smooth.

Inspiration:


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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Chorizo Quesadillas Recipe

Chorizo Quesadillas Recipe 




Tasty Appetizer for all ages :)



Ingredients -

4 large Flour Tortillas
2 cups shredded Smoked Cheddar Cheese
1/2 pound Chorizo Sausage, Remove the skin, chop finely and  crispy cooked
2 Green Onions, chopped
3 small Roma Tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 Jalapeno Chili Pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 small White Onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped Fresh Cilantro
Coarse Salt

Preparation:
1. Preheat a non-stock skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Place tortillas in skillet and cook 30 seconds, until golden brown. Turn and brown other side.

3. Cover half of each tortilla with equal parts shredded smoked cheddar, chorizo, and chopped green onions.

4. Fold tortillas in half, return to skillet cook 30 seconds then flip and cook for  30 seconds.

5. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.

6. Serve with salsa.




Monday, November 25, 2013

Excellent And Delicious Mexican Salsa

How To Make Salsa





Wondering how to make salsa? Here is a simple but very good recipe for making salsa. It can be made for a dip or you can use it for cooking as well. This salsa recipe stays good for a week when refrigerated. Combining tomatoes, oil, garlic and spices you and your family will want this over any store-bought salsa.



Depending on if you prefer having a mild or hot Mexican salsa you may adjust how many jalapenos are used. If you want to use fresh tomatoes with this recipe, make sure you peel them first.

Excellent And Delicious Mexican Salsa

Ingredients:

2-3 jalapeno peppers
16 oz. canned tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes)
1/4 teaspoon garlic
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon of olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparing:

Mix everything together, and add more seasoning if wanted.
Add 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped cilantro & 1/2 cup diced
onion. Put into an airtight resealable container and chill
until needed!

Note: (This recipe serves 2)



image sources : www.ahora.com.au 

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Coffee Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Coffee Chocolate Mousse Recipe




A chocolate coffee mousse is a quick and easy to make chocolate dessert recipe that an be made in advance.

Serves 6 - 8

Chocolate Coffee Mouse
Chocolate Coffee Mousse

For the Chocolate Coffee Mousse

500ml (18 floz) very strong cold coffee
1 tablepsoon gelatine
3 tablespoons boiling water
85g dark chocolate
3 egg yolks
3 egg whites
70g (2 1/2 oz) caster sugar (superfine sugar
280 ml (1/2 pint) whipping cream (double cream)
2 tablespoons good cocoa powder
Whipped cream and grated dark chocolate for decoration


Making the Chocolate Mousse

1. Sprinkle the gelatine over the boiling water, stir well and leave for 3 - 4 minutes to dissolve completely.

2. Melt the chocolate.

3. Beat the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and thick, then gradually whisk in the cold coffee and fold in the cooled melted chocolate.

4. Stir the gelatine to make sure that it has completely dissolved, mix 1 -2 tablespoons of the coffee/egg/chocolate mixture into the gelatine this will help it to blend into the mousse. Then fold the gelatine into the coffee mixture.

5. Whip the cream until thick and soft, fold in the cocoa powder.

6. Fold the beaten cream into the coffee mixture.

7. Whisk the egg whites until stiff and fold into the coffee mixture.

8. You can pour the mixture into one large bowl or divide into smaller serving bowls.

9. Chill for at least 2 hours until set.

10. Top with freshly whipped cream and sprinkle with grated chocolate before serving.



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Friday, November 22, 2013

Steamed Minced Meat with Eggs Recipe

Steamed Minced Meat with Eggs


Ingredients (A) :

1 salted egg yolk (flatten and diced)
1 salted egg white
1 century egg (diced)
3 eggs (lightly beaten)
50g minced meat
150ml hot water
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper

Ingredients (B) 
1 tablespoon chopped spring onion
1 tablespoon fried garlic oil
1 teaspoon light soya sauce
 
Method :
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all Ingredients (A). Mix well.
  2. Pour mixture into a steaming tray, about 8" diameter.
  3. Steam at medium heat for about 10 minutes or until cooked.
  4. Sprinkle the steamed eggs with Ingredients (B).
Tips :

Do not steam eggs at high heat to make sure the texture is smooth and silky. The eggs should be beated lightly to avoid too much air from getting in. This is to ensure the surface of the egg is smooth.