Roast Pork with Miso Dressing

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Roast Pork with Miso Dressing

by Eric Low

Prepare this delicious and flavorful Roast Pork with Miso Dressing by Chef Eric for your loved ones!

Cuisine : Fusion Course : Main Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 40 mins Ready in : 60 mins Serves : 4


INGREDIENTS:

  • 500 g Pumpkins, washed, cut into slices
  • Salt
  • 4 pcs of Pork Fillet ~140g each
  • Oil for cooking
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Juice
  • 1 tbsp Dark Miso Paste
  • 2 tbsp Mirin
  • 4 tbsp Mirin
  • 1/2 no of Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Dark Miso Paste
  • 1 tsp Chopped Ginger
  • 2 stalks Spring Onions, finely diced

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 180C. Line baking tray with aluminium foil and season the pumpkins with some salt and drizzle it with some oil. Roast pumpkins in the oven for 30mins.
  2. Marinate pork with ginger juice, dark miso paste and mirin for at least 15mins.
  3. Combine ingredients for miso dressing.
  4. Heat frying pan with some oil. Pan-sear the pork fillets on all sides. Transfer to oven and bake @ 180C for 10mins. Allow pork to cool slightly before slicing.
  5. Arrange sliced pork on roasted pumpkins, spoon some dressing over and serve.
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Durian Cupcake

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Durian Cupcake

by Julie Yee

Calling all durian lovers! Try this Durian cupcake recipe by Chef Julie Yee, it is moist, soft and filled with fresh durian!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 25 mins Ready in : 45 mins Serves : 6-8


INGREDIENTS:

  • Group 1
  • 250gm Butter
  • 180gm Castor sugar
  • Group 2
  • 4 Egg
  • 1teasp Glycerine*
  • 1/2teasp Vanilla Extract
  • 4tbsp UHT Milk
  • Group 3
  • 240gm Cake Flour
  • 1tbsp Custard Powder
  • 6gm/ 1 1/4 teasp Baking Powder
  • 150gm Fresh Durian

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Pre-heat the oven at 180C about 20mins before baking.
  2. Cream butter and castor sugar (1) until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs and glycerine (2) and beat for another 5mins.
  4. Add in the rest of the ingredients (3).
  5. Bake at 180C for 20-25mins / 9” x 9” square for 50mins.
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Spanish Churros – 2 Ways

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Spanish Churros – 2 Ways

by Mimi Wahadi

Churros are delicious fritters that are dusted with a fragrant mixture of Cinnamon Sugar. They are the Spanish equivalent of doughnuts, sold at many cafes. Serve these warm, sprinkled with Cinnamon Sugar or drizzled with honey. They are quick and easy to make!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 30 mins Cook : 25 mins Ready in : 55 mins Serves : 2-4


INGREDIENTS:

  • 50g Bread Flour High (High Protein Flour)
  • 50g Plain All Purpose Flour
  • 12g Caster Sugar
  • 2g Salt
  • 65g Unsalted Butter
  • 190ml Water
  • 3 nos Whole Eggs
  • For the Cinnamon Sugar (For dusting the churros)
    • 10g Cinnamon Powder
    • 100g Caster Sugar

 

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C and gently heat up vegetable oil in the frying pot.
  2. Sift flour and salt in a bowl.
  3. In a medium pot, heat up butter, water and sugar until the butter is completely melted.
  4. Bring to boil and add the sifted flour. Continue to stir until the mixture resembles a ball and no longer sticks to the sides of the pot.
  5. Remove from heat and cool it down a bit before incorporating the eggs gradually until a thick smooth mixture is achieved.
  6. Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a small star nozzle.
  7. For the Baked Churros – Pipe long lines on a tray lined with baking parchment. Bake in the oven for approximately 12 – 15 mins depending on your oven.
  8. For the Deep-Fried Churros – When the oil is hot and ready to use, pipe long lines into the oil and fry till golden brown.
  9. When the churros are ready, roll them into the cinnamon sugar.
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Cream Corn Kaya Chiffon Cake

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Cream Corn Kaya Chiffon Cake

by Julie Yee

This Cream Corn Kaya Chiffon cake by Chef Julie Yee is sweet, light and fluffy and perfect for tea break!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 22 mins Ready in : 42 mins Serves : 6-8


INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 Egg White
  • 8 Egg Yolk
  • 90gm Castor Sugar
  • 120gm Cake Flour
  • 1teasp Baking Powder
  • 60gm Corn Oil
  • 40gm Hot Water
  • 250gm Thick Coconut Milk
  • 130gm Milk
  • 200gm Cream Corn
  • 100gm Sugar
  • 40gm Hoon Kueh Powder
  • 25gm Custard Powder
  • A pinch of Salt

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven at 200ºC for 30mins – use the middle shelf
  2. Whisk egg white then add in fine sugar.
  3. Add in egg yolks & beat for another 3mins.
  4. Pour in water & mix for 10seconds.
  5. Fold in the sifted flours.
  6. Add in warm corn oil by hand. Mix well.
  7. Bake at 180ºC for 22mins. Slice into 3 layers when cool.
  8. Spread with the Cream Corn kaya fudge between layers.
  9. Mix thick coconut milk, milk, cream corn, sugar, hoon kueh powder, custard power, salt & simmer all ingredients together till boil & thick.
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Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce

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Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce

by Eric Low

Indulge in this juicy, seasoned to perfection Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce that will leave you wanting more!

Cuisine : European Course : Main Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 30 mins Ready in : 50 mins Serves : 8


INGREDIENTS:

  • Basic Brown Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Oil
  • 1 kg Beef Bones / Oxtail
  • 1 White Onion, rough cut
  • 1 extra White Onion, cut into half, grill cut side on pan until charred
  • 1 small Carrot, rough cut
  • 1 stalk Celery, rough cut
  • 1 tsp Chopped Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 200 ml Port/ Red Wine
  • 3 L Water
  • Mushroom Sauce
  • 50 g Butter
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic
  • 40 g Chopped Onions
  • 250 g Mushroom [any kind]
  • 500 ml Basic Brown Sauce
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 40 ml Whipping Cream [35% Fat]
  • Salt to Taste
  • 8 pcs of 80-100 g Tenderloin Steak
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • Salt
  • Coarse Ground Black Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

  1. To make the Basic Brown Sauce, kindly follow Step 2 – 6.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the oil and brown the bones and tendon.
  3. Add the vegetables and garlic, sauté until they are slightly brown.
  4. Add the tomato paste and deglaze with the red wine.
  5. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to boil. Simmer until ¼ (about 500 – 600 ml) of it is left.
  6. Strain and discard the solids. Reserve.
  7. To make the Basic Brown Sauce, kindly follow Step 8 – 10.
  8. In a saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the garlic, onions and mushrooms for 2 minutes.
  9. Add in the brown sauce, bring to boil, stirring constantly.
  10. Pour in the cream and mix well. Reserve.
  11. To make the Steak, kindly follow Step 12-13.
  12. In a non-stick frying pan, grill the steaks for about 2 – 3 minutes over high heat on each side to get a medium doneness.
  13. Serve with the mushroom sauce.
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Red Velvet Rose Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Glaze

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Red Velvet Rose Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Glaze

by Trish Yee

If the word ‘red velvet’ isn’t enough to make you try your hands at these lovely little cakes, what about the white chocolate cream cheese sauce that is drizzled over the top of the cakes? Make these today as a gift or as a nice treat for you and your family!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 30 mins Cook : 20 mins Ready in : 50 mins Serves : 6-8


INGREDIENTS:

 

  • For the Cake
    • 1¼ cups (125 grams) Sifted Cake Flour
    • ¼ tsp Baking Powder
    • ¼ tsp Salt
    • 1 tbsp (10g) Regular or Dutch-processed Cocoa Powder
    • ¼ cup (57 grams) Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
    • ¾ cups (150 grams) Granulated White Sugar
    • 1 large Egg
    • ½ tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
    • ½ cup (120ml) Buttermilk
    • 1 tbsp Liquid Red Food Colouring
    • ½ tsp White Distilled Vinegar
    • ½ tsp Baking Soda
  • For the Glaze: White Chocolate Cream Cheese Sauce
    • ½ cup Heavy Cream
    • 100g White Chocolate Buttons
    • 2 tbsp Mil
    • 50g Cream Cheese

 

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DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C and grease the Bundt Pan.
  2. In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder.
  3. Using the kitchen machine, insert the paddle attachment to beat the butter until soft (about 1 – 2 mins). Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy (about 2 – 3 mins). Add the egg and beat until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.
  4. In a measuring cup, combine the buttermilk with the red food colouring. With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, in three additions, beginning and ending with the flour.
  5. In a small cup combine the vinegar and baking soda. Allow the mixture to fizz and then quickly fold into the cake batter.
  6. Spoon batter into each mini rose muffin Bundt pan) until 2/3 full.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven for 20mins or until a knife inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
  8. Serve with the white chocolate cream cheese sauce.

    For the Glaze: White Chocolate Cream Cheese Sauce

  9. Whisk the cream cheese using a hand mixer till smooth.
  10. In a separate heatproof bowl, melt the white chocolate with the heavy cream and milk.
  11. Once chocolates are fully melted, leave to cool for 5 minutes.
  12. Add the white chocolate mixture to the cream cheese and beat till smooth and creamy.
  13. Serve with mini rose velvet cakes.
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Sambal Chili Crayfish with Crispy Kang Kong

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Sambal Chili Crayfish with Crispy Kang Kong

by Eric Low

In celebration of SG50, Chef Eric Low shares how to prepare Sambal Chili Crayfish with Crispy Kang Kong! Singaporeans love their chilies and Sambal Chili is a spicy condiment used in many local food such as char kway teow, Hokkien Mee, Kang Kong or stingray.

Cuisine : Asian Course : Main Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 30 mins Ready in : 50 mins Serves : 4


INGREDIENTS:

  • Sambal Chili
    • 200g Shallots, minced
    • 20g Garlic
    • 30g Lemongrass
    • 20g Candlenuts
    • 20g Belachan
    • 250ml Oil
    • 1 tbsp Cincalok
    • 50g Palm Sugar
    • 100g Chili Paste

    Garnish

    • 100g Kang Kong, trimmed
    • Flour for dusting
    • Tempura Batter
    • Salt to taste

    Assembly

    • 8pcs Medium Crayfish, shelled and clean
    • 2 tbsp Oil
    • 2 tbsp Chopped Dried Shrimps
    • 100g Red Onions
    • 80g Sambal Chili from above
    • 2 tbsp Ketchup
    • 100ml Water
    • ½ no Tomato, seeded and diced
    • 1 stalk Spring Onion, diced

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a food processor, blend shallots, garlic, lemongrass, candlenuts and belachan. Heat oil in sauce pan, sauté the paste mixture and chili paste till fragrant. Add cincalok and palm sugar. Thin out with a little water if necessary and cook for 15 mins. Set aside.
  2. Dust kang kong vegetable with flour. Dip in tempura batter and deep fry in hot oil till crispy. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in wok. Sauté dried shrimps till fragrant, add the red onions and cook briefly. Add the cray fish pieces and stir in the sambal chili, ketchup and water. Bring to boil, cook for another two minutes.
  4. Transfer crayfish to serving dish, garnish with extra sauce, diced tomatoes, spring onions and crispy kang kong.
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Salted Chocolate Cakelets

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Salted Chocolate Cakelets

by Charlynn Gwee

Enjoy this lovingly made Salted Chocolate Cakelets layered with a rich Salted Chocolate Ganache that is perfect for any occasion

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 25 mins Ready in : 45 mins Serves : 6-8


INGREDIENTS:

  • 225g Unsalted Butter
  • 68g Cocoa Powder
  • 90g Boiling Water
  • 177g Milk
  • 293g Cake Flour
  • 4g Baking Soda
  • 4g Salt
  • 380g Sugar
  • 2tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 250g Heavy Cream
  • 250g Chocolate
  • 8g Salt

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Mix cocoa powder and boiling water together till combined. Stir in milk and set aside to cool.
  2. Sift cake flour, baking soda and salt together. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar till light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs gradually followed by vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add in flour and cocoa powder mixture alternately.
  6. Pour into baking sheet and bake at 180c for 25 minutes or till toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Heat cream & salt till bubbles.
  8. Pour onto chocolate and stir till glossy.
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Layered Salmon Tartar with Kaffir Lime Zest & Salmon Roe on Cucumber Rose and Wasabi Cream

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Layered Salmon Tartar with Kaffir Lime Zest & Salmon Roe on Cucumber Rose and Wasabi Cream

by Susanne Despature

A mouthwatering spin to the traditional beef tartare. This recipe is easy on the palate but just as gratifying! Prepare in advance and keep them covered and refrigerated until you are ready to serve.

Cuisine : Fusion Course : Appetizer Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 35 mins Cook : 0 mins Ready in : 35 mins Serves : 4


INGREDIENTS:

  • For Salmon Tartar
    • 150g Smoked Salmon (sliced)
    • 250g Raw Salmon (sushi quality, without skin or fat), frozen for at least 1 day
    • 1-2 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
    • ½ zest of Kaffir Lime (finely grated)
    • ½ bunch of Spring Onion (finely chopped)
    • 3 Small Potatoes (Brastagi), cooked 1 day before (with skin, in salt water)
    • 25ml Cream (35% fat)
    • Salt, Pepper, Lime Juice

    Wasabi Cream

    • 50ml Cream (35% fat)
    • ¼ espresso spoon of Wasabi
    • ½ Lime (juice)
    • Salt and Pepper

    To Serve

    • 1 Japanese Cucumber
    • 40g Salmon Roe
    • Dill and Shiso Sprouts

DIRECTIONS:

          For Salmon Tartar

  1. Prepare a tray with 4 rings of 5 cm diameter and place it into the fridge.

  2. Peel the potatoes and cut in fine slice.

  3. Form 4 little roses with 4 stripes out of the smoked salmon slices. Place in a small container, cover and refrigerate.

  4. Chop the remaining smoked salmon finely and place in a bowl.

  5. Cut the slightly unfrozen Salmon in 4 x 4 mm cubes and add to the smoked salmon. Add finely chopped spring onion, kaffir lime zest and olive oil.

  6. Mix with a spoon, season to taste with salt, pepper and lime juice (not too much lime juice, it will blanch the salmon!)

  7. Cover the bottom of the rings with salmon tartar, cover with 2-3 slices of potatoes, drizzle a little bit of cream and sprinkle with some chopped spring onions.

  8. Repeat and finish with salmon tartar on top. Press with a spoon in order to compress the tartar (so it will stay in shape once you remove the ring!)

  9. Refrigerate.

    For Wasabi Cream

  10. Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix – season to taste with salt & pepper.

  11. Refrigerate.

    To Serve

  12. Wash the cucumber, then slice it finely (I use a ceramic slicer to get ultra thin slices) and form a rose in the middle of each plate.

  13. Place a ring with tartar in the middle of the rose and remove the ring.

  14. Garnish with the smoked salmon rose, salmon roe and dill.

  15. Drizzle a little bit of wasabi cream around and decorate with salmon roe and shiso sprouts.

  16. Serve with freshly baked brioche or baguette.

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German Potato Salad with Crispy Bacon and Whole Grain Mustard

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German Potato Salad with Crispy Bacon and Whole Grain Mustard

by Eric Low

Gaga over matcha? Try these No Bake Mini Matcha Oreo Cheesecakes – creamy and sweet, mini Matcha cheesecakes with an Oreo cookie base! #QuickBites

This tasty potato salad is studded with pieces of bacon for that extra flavour – try this for a quick and handy starter to your dinner table, or even better, a picnic with friends!

Cuisine : European Course : Appetizer Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 15 mins Cook : 20 mins Ready in : 35  mins Serves : 2


INGREDIENTS:

  • 50g Streaky Bacon
  • 2-3 Amercan/Dutch Potatoes, cut into 2cm cubes
  • 50g White/Red Onion, finely chopped
  • 2pcs Gherkins, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard/Whole Grain Mustard
  • 50g Mayonnaise
  • Finely Chopped Spring Onions

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Lay the bacon on a foil lined baking tray. Bake the bacon for 15 mins. Pour out the extracted fat and transfer to a microwave proof dish. Microwave on high for 2-3 mins. Again pour out the excess fat and all the bacon to crisp by cooling. Coarsely chop the bacon.
  2. Cook the potatoes from cold with a large pot of water until tender. Rinse under cold water and allow it to cool completely.
  3. Mix all ingredients for the dressing. Toss the potatoes with the dressing and set aside to chill. Sprinkle bacon and spring onions over the potato salad just before serving.
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