Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake

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Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake

by Chef Julie

A dinner party centrepiece, this berry-licious Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake is buttery, crumbly and extremely enjoyable!

Cuisine: Baking Course: Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 60 mins Ready in : 1 hr 20 mins  Serves : 1-2 Servings


INGREDIENTS                                          

  • Blueberry Streusel Cheesecake
    • Group 1
      • 300g Cream Cheese
      • 110g Castor Sugar
      • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
      • 20g Plain Flour
      • 1 tsp Vanilla Paste
      • 3 Egg Yolks
    • Group 2- Fold in
      • 50g Fresh Whipped Cream (35%)
      • 2 Egg Whites
      • 40g Castor Sugar
      • 2/3 cup Blueberry Pie Filling
  • Streusel Crumble
    • 100g Butter
    • 100g Fine Sugar
    • 100g Plain Flour
    • 100g Almond Powder

DIRECTIONS FOR BLUEBERRY STREUSEL CHEESECAKE

  1. Beat cream cheese and lemon juice at slow speed for 5mins.
  2. Add in sugar slowly until all completed.
  3. Add in flour & mix well.
  4. Pour in the yolk slowly.
  5. Beat egg white till soft peak.
  6. Fold in the whipped cream & egg white into cream mixture.
  7. Bake in Baine-Maria (hot-water bath)150C for about 1hr. Leave cake in oven (open oven door)

DIRECTIONS FOR STREUSEL CRUMBLE                                           

  1. Mix all ingredients using rubbing in method. Chill till use.
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Tri-Colour Treasures (Hakka Yong Tau Fu)

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Tri-Colour Treasures (Hakka Yong Tau Fu)

by Chef Julie

Learn to Hakka’s famous yong tau fu with Chef Julie’s recipe!

Cuisine : Asian  Course : Main  Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 10 mins Cook : 15 mins Ready in : 25 mins  Serves : 1-2 Servings


INGREDIENTS             

  • For the Vegetable
    • 1 Egg Plant/ Bringjal
    • 6 Red/ Green Chilli/ Lady Fingers
    • 1 Yellow/ Red/ Green Capsicum
  • For the Paste Filling
    • 100g Minced Pork
    • 100g Fish/ Squid Paste
    • ½ tsp Salt
    • ½ tsp Sugar
    • 1 tsp Potato Starch
    • A dash of White Pepper
    • A dash of Sesame Oil

DIRECTIONS FOR VEGETABLE  

  1. Butterfly the egg-plant.
  2. De-seed the chilli / lady’s fingers length-wise.
  3. Cut capsicum into 8pcs.
  4. Coat the inside of the vegetables with potato starch.

DIRECTIONS FOR PASTE FILLING         

  1. Mix in the seasonings and add in the minced meat fish pastes.
  2. Stir until mixture is sticky.
  3. Stuff the vegetable with the filling.
  4. Heat pan with some oil and pan fry wish filling facing down for 2 minutes.
  5. Add in 1tbsp water and cover the pan.
  6. Simmer for few minutes.
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Japanese Banana Shortcake

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Japanese Banana Shortcake

by Trish Yee

Celebrate your family or friend’s birthday with this delicious Japanese Banana Shortcake frosted with fluffy whipping cream! This recipe includes teaching you how to bake a moist sponge cake, whipping cream frosting and techniques to assemble the cake!

Cuisine: Baking Course : Dessert  Skill Level : Novice
Prep :  50 mins Cook : 40 mins Ready in : 1 hr 30 mins  Serves : 7 or 8 inch layered cake


INGREDIENTS                                          

  • Sponge
    • Group A – Sift together
      • 130g Cake Flour
      • 2 tsp Baking Powder
    • Group B – Egg Yolk mixture
      • 6 large Egg Yolks
      • 120g Sugar
      • 1 tsp Vanilla essence
      • 10g Cake emulsifier
    • Group C – Egg White mixture
      • 6 large Egg Whites
      • 4 tbsp Sugar
      • ½ tsp Cream of Tartat
    • Group D – Butter mixture
      • 90g Salted butter (melted)
      • 2 tbsp Water
      • 2 tbsp Oil
    • Stabilized Whipping Cream Frosting
      • 1 tsp Gelatine dissolved in 1 tbsp warm water
      • 1 cup Cold Heavy Whipping Cream
      • ¼ cup Confectioners
    • Simple Syrup
      • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
      • ¼ cup Water

 

 

DIRECTIONS TO MAKE THE CAKE

  1. Sift cake flour and baking powder into a bowl, and then set aside.
  2. Separate egg whites from egg yolks.

INGREDIENTS B                                         

  1. Beat egg yolks, emulsifier and sugar together till is egg mixture is thick and pale yellow in colour, add durian essence and continue beating for 2 more minutes.
  2. Lastly add in the sponge cake emulsifier and mix well. Set aside.

INGREDIENTS D

  1. Combine all ingredients in D. Mix well.
  2. Pour butter mixture to the egg yolk mixture and fold in using a hand whisk.
  3. Add flour mixture to the egg yolk mixture and slowly fold in.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy.
  5. Add sugar to egg white mixture and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold in a quarter of egg whites into the egg yolk mixture, and then repeat for the rest of the egg whites.
  7. Pour batter into 11 inch pan that is lined with greaseproof paper, and then bake for 30 minutes for 170°C until toothpick come out dry.
  8. Remove the cake pan from oven and leave to cool on a cooling rack.

DIRECTIONS TO MAKE STABILIZED WHIPPING CREAM FROSTING

  1. Put the cold water in a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin over the surface of the water and let stand for 5 minutes (do not stir).  Place the saucepan over low heat and stir constantly with a wooden spoon just until the gelatin dissolves.  Remove the saucepan from the heat and cool to room temperature.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla and beat until slightly thickened. Then, while beating slowly, gradually pour the gelatin into the whipped cream mixture.  Then whip the mixture at high speed until stiff.

DIRECTIONS TO MAKE SIMPLE SYRUP

  1. In a medium saucepan combine the sugar and water. Bring the water to a boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved.  Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

DIRECTIONS TO ASSEMBLE THE CAKE

  1. Reserve some banana for decorating the cake. Slice the remaining banana into thin slices (about 4 slices per banana).
  2. Slice the sponge cake horizontally into 2 layers.
  3. Place one sponge layer cut-side up on a cake board or serving plate and lightly crush the surface with the simple syrup. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream over the cake layer and arrange the banana slices over the surface.  Spread an additional layer of whipped cream over the banana.  Brush the cut-side of the second layer with the simple syrup and place it over the first layer.  Frost the sides and top of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.  Decorate as desired and garnish with fruits.
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Crispy Chicken Strips

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Crispy Chicken Strips

by Chris Ng

Satisfy your hunger with these easy-to-make oven baked crispy chicken strips!

Cuisine : European  Course : Appetizer  Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 10 mins Cook : 5 mins Ready in : 15 mins  Serves : 4 Chicken Strips


INGREDIENTS                                          

  • 4 no Chicken Strips
  • 1 no Egg (Beaten)
  • 50g Flour
  • 50g (Panko)
  • 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan

DIRECTIONS 

  1. Pre heat oven 200 degrees.
  2. Add salt and pepper into chicken. Ensure well- seasoned.
  3. Add strips into flour, dust off excess.
  4. Dredge the floured strips into egg wash and then into panko. Set aside.
  5. Heat up oil in a shallow pan. Add the strips in.  Fry still golden brown.
  6. Remove strips and place on baking tray. Sprinkle parmesan cheese.  Baked in oven for 5 minutes.
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Cempedak Cream Puff

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Cempedak Cream Puff

by Mimi Wahadi

Get ready to fall in love with this recipe that puts an Asian twist to classic Cream Puff! Each bite of this rich and creamy Cempedak Cream Puff will have you wanting for more.

Cuisine : Baking  Course : Dessert  Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 40 mins Cook : 40 mins Ready in : 1 hr 20 mins  Serves : 1-2 Servings


INGREDIENTS                                          

  • Choux Puff
    • 60g Unsalted Butter
    • 90ml Water
    • 90ml Milk
    • 2g Salt
    • 80g Plain Flour
    • 2 Large Eggs (120g)
  • Cempedak Pastry Cream
    • Pastry Cream
      • 500g Whipping Cream
      • 400g Milk
      • 200g Sugar
      • 100g Corn Flour
      • 100g Milk
      • 160g Egg Yolk
      • 50g Unsalted Butter
    • Cempedak Chantilly Cream
      • 100g Pastry Cream
      • 300g Whipping Cream
      • 200g Non-Dairy Whipping Cream
      • 300g Cempedak Meat

DIRECTIONS FOR CHOUX PUFF

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
  2. Sift both flour and salt in a bowl.
  3. In a medium pot, heat up butter, water and salt until the mixture boils.
  4. Add the sifted flour. Continue to stir until the mixture resembles a ball and no longer sticks to the side of the pot.
  5. Remove from heat and cool it down a bit before incorporating the eggs with a mixer gradually until a thick smooth mixture is achieved.
  6. Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a medium plain nozzle.
  7. Pipe the choux into circular shape on a tray lined with baking parchment. Bake in the oven for approximately 20 minutes depending on your oven.
  8. Quickly open the oven to release the steam.
  9. Turn the oven to 190°C and continue to bake for another 8-10 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven and cool off before use.

DIRECTIONS FOR CEMPEDAK PASTRY CREAM

To make the Pastry Cream

  1. In a bowl, combine the 100 gm of milk together with corn flour and egg yolk. Mix and sieve.
  2. Combine milk and 400 gm of sugar in a pot and put to boil.
  3. When boils, add the sifted mixture and continue to whisk till it thickens.
  4. Add butter whisked vigorously till a smooth homogenous mixture is achieved.
  5. Cool before use.

To make Cempedak Chantilly Cream

  1. Whipped both pastry and whipping cream to stiff peak.
  2. Coarsely grind the cempedak meat in a blender.
  3. Fold the cempedak into the pastry cream.
  4. Followed by both cream.

Chill for 15 minutes and pipe into the cream puffs.

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HK Char Siew Chee Cheong Fun

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HK Char Siew Chee Cheong Fun

by Julie Yee

You can now enjoy handmade, piping hot Char Siew Chee Cheong Fun from scratch with Chef Julie’s recipe!

Cuisine : Asian  Course : Appetizer  Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 10 mins Ready in : 30 mins  Serves : 2-4 Servings


INGREDIENTS                                          

  • Group 1
    • 160g Rice Flour
    • 2 tbsp Tapioca Flour
    • 1 tbsp Wheat Starch (Tang Mien Fen)
    • 900g Water
    • 1 tbsp Shallot Oil/ Sesame Oil
    • 1 tsp Salt
  • Filling (Mixed Together)
    • 150g Char Siew (diced)/ Prawns (1/2)
    • 1 tsp Corn Flour
    • Pinch of Pepper
    • ½ tsp Sesame Oil
    • 1 stalk of Parsley
  • Gravy Sauce (Stir together)
    • 80ml Light Soya Sauce
    • 120ml Boiling Water
    • 1 tbsp Sugar
    • ½ tsp Chicken/ Dashi Granules

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix Group 1 ingredients and strain through a sieve.
  2. Prepare a steamer.  Place a white wet cloth onto a rectangle tray (preferably with holes).
  3. Pour in a ladle of batter to form a thin layer on the cloth.
  4. Sprinkle some char siew / prawns onto it.  Steam with high heat for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Brush a little oil on clean table top / flat tray. Removethe cloth and invert the cooked chee cheong fun sheet on it.  Roll up carefully using a scrapper.
  6. Place on serving plate and pour gravy over it.  Sprinkle with shallot crisps and chopped spring onions.  Serve immediately.
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Whisky Barrel Smoked Chocolate Ice Cream

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Whisky Barrel Smoked Chocolate Ice Cream

by Stephan Zoisl

With just 6 ingredients, you can indulge Chocolate Ice Cream infused with Smoked Whisky Barrel as it marries the sweetness of chocolate and bitterness of smoked whisky!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 10 mins Cook : 15 mins Ready in : 25 mins  Serves : 1-2 Servings


INGREDIENTS                                          

  • 600ml Milk
  • 200g Sugar
  • 6 Eggs
  • 450ml Cream
  • 200g Good Dark Chocolate
  • Whisky Barrel Wood Chips

DIRECTIONS FOR INFUSED MILK          

  1. Place the chocolate into a double boiler and by low heat, melt the chocolate.
  2. Place the milk into a sauce pot – cover with cling film and smoke. Wait till the smoke has disappear and re-do this process for 3 times. Best to keep overnight.

DIRECTIONS FOR ICE CREAM   

  1. Preheat the infused milk and cream.
  2. Separately whisk the sugar and the egg yolk till creamy – add the chocolate – stir well, add the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture – strain thru a chinois and put back onto the stove.
  3. Stir constantly till you have reached custard stage. Cool down and transfer into the ice machine and run the program till set.

Alternative: Smoke the ice cream at the time when churning the ice cream.

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Foie Gras Creme Brulee

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Foie Gras Creme Brulee

by Stephan Zoisl

Ever had a savoury Crème Brulee? This luxurious and decadent velvety Foie Gras Crème Brulee shows the perfect combination of sweet and savoury!

Cuisine : European  Course : Appetizer  Skill Level : Novice
Prep :  15 mins Cook : 55 mins Ready in : 1 hr 10 mins  Serves : 10 Portions


INGREDIENTS                                          

Goose Liver Custard

  • 200 Duck Consomme (Chicken Stock)
  • 250g Foie Gras Parfait (can use Raw Foie Gras)
  • 300g Cream
  • 150g Milk
  • 4g Iota
  • Seasoning

For Crème Brulee (Eggless)

  • 900g Crème Brulee mix
  • 4g Iota Carrageenan

Crème Brulee Mix

  • 600ml Whole Milk
  • 300ml Cream, liquid 35%
  • 2 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 2 strips Lemon Zest
  • 2 strips Orange Zest
  • 3g Star Anise
  • 1g Fennel Seeds
  • 2 Vanilla Pods
  • 225g Sugar
  • Brown Sugar

DIRECTIONS FOR GOOSE LIVER CUSTARD

  1. Place all the ingredients together except the Iota. Preheat to 80degrees and add the Iota. Strain and keep refrigerated.
  2. If no Iota, add all the ingredients together and place into a vacuum bag. Place the bag into a thermo circulator by 64degrees. Blend and strain. Give the mixture into small bowls (fill first with the duck confit, ginko beans, truffle salsa), set on a tray with a bit of water. Bake in the oven for 8-15minutes, depending on size of the baking glass.

DIRECTIONS FOR CRÈME BRULEE

  1. Combine the milk, cream, vanilla pods (cut in half and scraped out), sugar and spices into a pot – preheat to a boil, set aside to infuse the milk with all flavouring compounds.
  2. Once cooled down, strain thru a fine chinois into another pot, add the Iota and preheat to 90degrees. Blend well (hand blender).
  3. Fill into desired bowls – bake it in the oven at 150C for 45mins.
  4. Add the brown sugar and burn with a blow torch.
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Roast Beef with Pommery Mustard Finger Sandwiches

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Roast Beef with Pommery Mustard Finger Sandwiches

by Veronica Cherry

Prepare a stellar Roast Beef with Pommery Mustard Finger Sandwiches for an afternoon tea get-together with your friends! Make your own Roast Beef and Pommery Mustard spread for the sandwiches; and pair it with your favourite tea for the perfect harmony of flavours!

Cuisine : European  Course : Appetizer  Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 25 mins Ready in : 45 mins  Serves : 16 Tea Sandwiches


INGREDIENTS             

  • Roast Fillet of Beef
    • 500g Fillet of Beef, fat and sinew removed (tie if required)
    • Sea Salt
    • Pepper
    • Olive Oil
  • Tea Sandwich
    • 200g Roast Beef, Sliced paper thin
    • ½ tbsp Mayonnaise
    • 1 tbsp Pommery Mustard
    • 8 Brown Bread, sandwich bread
    • Handful of Baby Spinach, thinly sliced
    • 1 medium Red Onion, thinly sliced
    • Salt
    • Pepper

DIRECTIONS FOR ROAST FILLET OF BEEF

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 C

To roast the beef

  1. Place a heavy based frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add olive oil and sear the beef on all sides.
  2. Transfer the beef into a roasting pan. Roast the meat for 25 minutes (medium well done).
  3. When ready, transfer the beef on a plate and allow to rest and cool.

To serve the beef

  1. Thinly slice the beef, arrange on a large platter and serve with some leafy green salad.

Note: This dish is to be eaten at room temperature. You can prepare the meat in advance and refrigerate the meat. Do bring the meat back to room temperature before serving.

DIRECTIONS FOR TEA SANDWICH

To make the mustard spread

  1. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and pommery mustard. Season with salt and pepper.

To prepare the sandwiches

  1. On a clean work surface, spread 4 of the bread slices with the pommery mustard mixture. Top a layer of baby spinach and onions on the bread, then add a layer of roast beef. Season with salt and pepper if required.  Top each with one of the remaining bread slices.
  2. Using a serrated knife, trim the crusts off the sandwiches. Cut the sandwiches and arrange on a cake stand or serving platter. Serve immediately.
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Shellfish Bisque with Pan Seared Tiger Prawns

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Shellfish Bisque with Pan Seared Tiger Prawns

by Malcolm Lee

Start your meal with a sophisticated and easy-to-cook Shellfish Bisque with Pan Seared Tiger Prawns!

Cuisine : European  Course : Appetizer  Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 10 mins Cook : 40 mins Ready in : 50 mins  Serves : 1-2 Servings


INGREDIENTS                                          

  • 100g Prawn heads/ shell
  • 10ml Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Tomato Paste
  • ¼ tsp Carrot Diced
  • ¼ Stalk celery, diced
  • ¼ Onion, diced
  • 1 Clove of Garlic
  • ¼ Orange’s Zest
  • 50ml White Wine
  • 200ml Vegetable Stock
  • 1 Tomato, diced
  • 1 Sprig Thyme
  • 100ml Cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan and fry prawn heads and shells over medium high heat till red, add tomato paste and fry for another minute.
  2. Add the carrot, onion, celery, garlic, orange zest and fry till it’s lightly golden brown. Add white wine and reduce.
  3. Add the stock, tomato and thyme and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Pass through a sieve into a small pot, add the cream and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Season and serve with aioli & seared prawns and croutons.
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