Penang Dried Chicken Curry

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Penang Dried Chicken Curry

by Chef Philip Chia

This is a simple and authentic chicken curry dish that is best served with steamed rice!

Cuisine : Asian Course : Main Skill Level : Novice

Prep : 20 mins Cook : 55 mins Ready in :  1 hr 15 mins  Serves : 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1kg Bone-In Chicken Thigh
  • 2 tbsp Curry Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt

Wet Sempah (Spices)

  • 200g Shallots
  • 10 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Dried Chili Paste
  • 10 slices Galangal (30g)
  • 1 stalk Lemongrass, bottom part, sliced (use scissors)
  • Half Kaffir Lime Peet
  • 2 sprigs Coriander Roots (washed)
  • 15g Belachan

Dry Rempah (Spices)

  • 3 tsp White Peppercorn
  • 1 tsp Roasted Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder

Garnish

  • Few Kaffir Lime Leaves (julienned)
  • Fried Shallots
  • Fresh Cilantro

DIRECTIONS:

Directions 1:

  1. Blend the wet and dry spices separately then combine them.
  2. Stir-fry on a wok with Grapeseed Oil till fragrant.
  3. Set aside.

Directions 2:

  1. Marinade the cut-up chicken pieces with the curry paste mix and salt.
  2. Transfer the mixture into the Mayer Pressure Cooker.
  3. Add the marinated chicken, roughly-torn kaffir lime leaves and coconut powder into the pot; stir to combine everything.
  4. Close the lid; use the Menu button to select the option “Chicken”, then the Mode button to select “Fast”, and finally the Pressure button to select “7”.
  5. When the cooking cycle finishes, quick-release the steam from the pressure cooker. Transfer the food to a serving plate, then garnish with the fried shallots, julienned kaffir lime leaves and cilantro.

SHIOK SHIOK with Roti Peranchis (French loaves) or simply with steamed rice.

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Beef Rendang

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Beef Rendang

by Chef Philip Chia

This dish is spicy, rich and creamy which includes beef, spices and coconut milk. It is arguably one of the most popular dish in Asia!

Cuisine : Asian Course : Main Skill Level : Novice

Prep : 15 mins Cook : 60 mins Ready in :  1 hr 15 mins  Serves : 4 servings

INGREDIENTS             

  • 300g Shallots, grounded
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic, grounded
  • 5 Fresh Red Chilli, grounded
  • 8 slices Galangal, grounded
  • 2 slices Ginger, grounded
  • 6 slices Turmeric, grounded
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass (1 to crush only)
  • 8 pcs Candle Nuts (BuahKeras)
  • 2 tsp Lee Kum Kee Fine Shrimp Sauce (Belachan)
  • 250ml Coconut Milk (Kara Brand is ok)
  • 6 pcs Kaffir Lime Leaves
  • 750ml Water
  • 1-2 tbsp BabaLicious Homemade Curry Powder
  • To taste- Salt and Palm Sugar
  • 1kg Beef (cut in large cubes)
  • Half packet Kerisik

DIRECTIONS:

  1. On a heated green-pan wok with cooking oil, stir-fry the grounded ingredients and kaffir lime leaves till fragrant.
  2. Add the beef cubes while stirring to seal the meat with the slices. Then add the water/chicken stock and simmer till meat tenders.
  3. Add coconut milk, use lower fire and adjust flavour with sea salt and sugar to taste. Turn off the flame.
  4. Garnish it with fine Turmeric leaves.

SHIOK SHIOK with Roti Prata or simply with steamed rice.

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Turmeric Nasi Lemak

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Turmeric Nasi Lemak

by Chef Lisa Leong

This is a Malaysian staple favourite and is undoubtedly a must-eat and must-savour dish!

Cuisine : Asian Course : Main Skill Level : Novice

Prep : 30 mins Cook : 30 mins Ready in :  1 hour  Serves : 6-8 servings


INGREDIENTS             

  • 4 cups Thai Jasmine Rice
  • 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
  • 4 pcs Pandan Leaves (knotted)
  • 4 1/4 Rice cups Hot Water

RICE SEASONINGS

  • 1 tsp McCormick Turmeric Ground
  • 4 tbsp Pandan Coconut Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Sugar

GARNISHING

  • As needed Fried Ikan Bilis
  • As needed Cucumber Slices
  • As needed McCormick Sambal Chilli

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Wash and soak rice with sufficient water to cover and leave to soak for 10 minutes. Drain and mix in rice seasonings.
  2. Pre-heat rice cooker. Put knotted pandan leaves and 1 tablespoons of vegetable oil into the inner pot; cook for approximately 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add in seasoned rice stir mix thoroughly. Add in hot water, to cover rice. Close the lid of the rice cooker.
  4. Turn on the rice cooker and wait for it to cook automatically.
  5. When cooking process finished, open the lid and stir the rice to loosen. Serve Turmeric nasi on a serving platter, with fried ikan bilis, deep fried peanuts, fried eggs, cucumber slices and McCormick sambal chilli.
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Shark’s Fin-Style Seafood and Shrooms Potage

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Shark’s Fin-Style Seafood and Shrooms Potage

by Chef Lisa Leong

This is a popular snack in the streets of Hong Kong! This recipe is delicious and shark-friendly. Make this delicious street food at home.

Cuisine : Asian Course : Appetizer  Skill Level : Novice

Prep : 10 mins Cook : 20 mins Ready in :  30 mins  Serves : 4 servings


INGREDIENTS             

  • 1 tbsp McCormick Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp McCormick Ginger Powder
  • 1 tbsp Chinese Cooking Wine
  • 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
  • 1 can Button Mushroom, sliced
  • 200g Bamboo Shoot Shreds
  • 8 Pre-soaked Shitake Mushrooms, sliced
  • 500ml Hot Water
  • 1kg Rich Chicken Stock
  • 20g Dried Black Fungus, soaked and thinly shred
  • 200g Fresh Scallop, diced (pre-blanched)
  • 4 tbsp Water Chestnut Powder, mixed into 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp McCormick White Pepper, mix in 1/4 cup hot water

Garnish

  • Some Chinese Parsley
  • For taste- Pepper and Black Vinegar

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat wok, add in garlic powder and ginger powder pan grill slightly till aromatic then drizzle in the oil and Chinese wine.
  2. Add in all shredded mushroom assortments and bamboo shoot shreds, stir mixes thoroughly and pours in hot water and rich chicken broth. Bring to a rapid boil add in the black fungus and a stalk of coriander. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add in diced scallop and prawn meat. Reduce heat, simmer for 5 minutes. Thicken the soup with water chestnut solution. Season to taste with pepper stock and black vinegar.
  4. Garnish with Chinese parsley and serve hot.
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Signature Ayam Chin

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Signature Ayam Chin

by Chef Lisa Leong

This Malaysian favourite is simple to put together and is perfect as a main dish or finger food!

Cuisine : Asian Course : Main  Skill Level : Novice

Prep : 20 mins Cook : 40 mins Ready in : 1 hour  Serves : 4 servings


INGREDIENTS             

  • 1 Large Chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
  • 2 tbsp Taucheo
  • 1 tbsp McCormick Montreal Steak Seasonings
  • 1 inch McCormick Stick Cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
  • 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 cup Thick Chicken Broth
  • 1 1/4 cup Hot Water
  • 1 Star Anise
  • 2 McCormick Bay Leaves
  • 2 tbsp Rock Sugar Granules
  • 8 Dried Shitake Mushrooms
  • 200g Bamboo Shoot, cut into wedges
  • 18 Shallots, peeled and minced
  • 10 pips Garlic, peeled and finely minced
  • 1 stalk Coriander Roots

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Soak dried shitake mushrooms in a cup of boiling hot water to reconstitute, slice into thick strips; reserve liquid for cooking. Season chicken pieces with a tablespoon of Montreal steak seasonings and a tablespoon each of grated garlic and shallot.
  2. Blanch bamboo shoot wedges briefly in hot water drain.
  3. Heat oil in a wok over medium heat, and fry shallots for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, then adds finely minced garlic and shallot, stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add mashed taucheo and coriander powder, stir-fry for another minute over medium low heat until aromatic.
  4. Add seasoned chicken pieces, mushrooms, bamboo shoot and dark soy sauce stir-fry on high for about 5 minutes. Add a star anise, cinnamon stick, hot water and chicken broth. Stir mix well to incorporate and season to taste with rock sugar and bring to a boil add in the coriander roots and the bamboo shoot wedges, lower heat simmer for 30 minutes or until gravy is thicken.
  5. Serve with hot turmeric basmati chicken rice.
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Froyo Granola Bites

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Froyo Granola Bites

by ToTT

School’s out and we’ve got the perfect recipe for the kids to try this holiday! Icy, creamy and yummy Froyo Granola Bites are the best way to beat the heat!

Cuisine : Baking  Course : Dessert  Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 80 mins Cook : 0 mins Ready in : 1 h 20 mins  Serves : 6 – 8 servings


INGREDIENTS             

  • 1 cup Granola
  • 300g Yoghurt of your choice
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • ½ cup Berries of your choice

                            

DIRECTIONS       

  1. Line 24-Hole Mini Muffin Tray with mini muffin wrappers.
  2. Melt butter and honey in a heat-proof bowl in the microwave or over a double boiler.
  3. Place granola in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add melted butter and honey mixture and stir till evenly combined.
  4. Divide mixture evenly in muffin tray, approximately 1 tbsp each.
  5. Top each one with a tablespoon of yoghurt.
  6. Chill in freezer for 1 hour or until frozen.
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Devil Flourless Chocolate Cake

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Devil Flourless Chocolate Cake

by Chef Mimi Wahadi

Search of the best chocolate cake is over! Indulge in the sweet symphony of flourless chocolate cake and raspberry cream cheese glazed with chocolate ganache.

Cuisine: Baking Course : Dessert  Skill Level : Novice
Prep :  40 mins Cook : 40 mins Ready in : 1 hr 20 mins  Serves : 7 or 8 inch layered cake


INGREDIENTS                                          

  • Flourless Chocolate Cake
    • 210g Unsalted Butter
    • 210g Dark Chocolate Coverture
    • 4 no Egg Yolks
    • 105g Caster Sugar
    • 4 no Egg White
    • 105g Caster Sugar
  • Raspberry Cream Cheese
    • 250g Cream Cheese
    • 15g Icing Sugar
    • 100g Raspberry Puree
  • Chocolate Ganache
    • 200g Dark Coverture
    • 150g Dairy Whipping Cream
    • 20g Unsalted Butter

DIRECTIONS TO CHOCOLATE CAKE

  1. Preheat oven to 190C.
  2. Grease two 7” round mould.
  3. Combine unsalted butter and dark chocolate couverture in a bowl.
  4. Place over bain marie, until melted.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk egg yolk and caster sugar until ribbon stage.
  6. In a stand mixer bowl, whip the egg white; add sugar gradually until become a meringue.
  7. Fold the egg yolk mixture into chocolate mixture until homogenous.
  8. Fold the meringue in parts into the mixture, gently. Do not Over Fold.
  9. Divide the batter and deposit it into the two 7”moulds.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35 to 40 mins (vary depending on individual oven)

DIRECTIONS TO RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream the cream cheese and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Fold in the raspberry puree to create a marble pattern.

DIRECTIONS TO CHOCOLATE GANACHE          

  1. Boil the cream.
  2. Add the boiled cream part by part into the chocolate and mix to emulsify.
  3. Add butter, and reserve for assembly.
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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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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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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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