Kimchi Udon

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Kimchi Udon

by ToTT

The combination of butter, kimchi, and gochujang in this udon recipe makes this dish so flavourful and tasty, you’ll want to have it over and over again. An easy weeknight meal that can be ready in 15 minutes! .

Cuisine : Asian Course : Main Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 0 mins Cook : 15 mins Ready in : 15 mins Serves : 4


INGREDIENTS:

  • 5 tbsp Unsalted Butter, divided
  • 1 cup Finely chopped Kimchi
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang Paste (Korean Hot Pepper Paste)
  • 1/2 cup Kimchi Juice
  • 1/2 cup Low-sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 pund of fresh or frozen Udon
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • Sesame seeds, garnishing

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a pan, add in 1 cup of kimchi and 2 tbsp of gochujang paste and stir it occasionally.

     

  2. Add kimchi juice and chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Cook until liquid is slightly reduced.
  3. Add the udon and the remaining 3 tbsp of butter into the pan; mix evenly until the sauce coats the udon.
  4. Divide the udon into bowls and top it with egg yolks and sesame seeds.

     

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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

by Jehanne Ali

Love is in the air! February is synonymous with the love month as Valentine’s Day is on 14th, and this month is extra special with Lunar New Year around. Make these red velvet whoopie pies to celebrate with your loved ones, family gatherings and parties. They are mildly sweet complemented very well with the cream cheese frosting.  These are the ultimate decadence in little packages!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 10 mins Ready in : 30 mins Serves : 12


INGREDIENTS:

  • For the whoopies
    • 120g Unsalted butter
    • 120g Castor sugar
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
    • 1 Large egg
    • 240g Plain flour
    • ¼ tsp Baking soda
    • 1 tsp Baking Powder
    • 1 tbsp Cocoa powder
    • ½ tsp Salt
    • 1 tbsp Vinegar
    • ½ cup Buttermilk
    • 1 tsp Red colouring

    For the cream cheese

    • 100g Salted butter
    • 100g Cream cheese
    • 150g Icing sugar
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Cream the butter and sugar in a stand mixer or using hand mixer, until pale and fluffy
  2. Add the vanilla and egg. Beat for few more minutes
  3. In a separate bowl, sift the flour with cocoa powder, salt, baking soda and baking powde
  4. In a jug, mix the vinegar with red colouring and buttermilk until just combined
  5. Add the buttermilk mix alternating with flour mix into the batter until all is incorporated
  6. Spoon the mix onto a silicone mat or baking paper
  7. Bake the whoopies for 12 minutes at 180°C

For the heart-shaped whoopies

  1. Use the Martellato Heart-shaped plunge cutter to cut out the shape once the whoopies are baked.
  2. Prepare the frosting. Cream the butter and sugar until pale. Add in the vanilla and cream cheese, beat for few more minutes.
  3. Tip: Cream cheese is much softer than butter so should be added last to ensure the frosting is stiff, and not runny.
  4. To assemble: Pipe some icing onto a whoopie and sandwich with another whoopie on top.
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How To Make Pandan Extract

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How to make Pandan extract

by ToTT

Nowadays you can buy pandan extract off the shelves from major supermarkets but  the real deal is a much better than even the most expensive artificial pandan extract you can buy. It’s healthy and you know what’s in it.

Cuisine : Asian Course : Condiment Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 0 mins Ready in : 20 mins Serves : 1 small bottle


INGREDIENTS:

  • Pandan Leaves
  • 1 cup water

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Wash the pandan leaves.
  2. Cut away the pointed tips and white base.
  3. Snip the leaves into 1cm segments.
  4. Pour the leaves into blender with 1 cup of water.
  5. Blend until it become a paste.
  6. Sieve and squeeze paste to extract juice into a measuring cup.
  7. Pour pandan extract into container.
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DIY Vacuum Packed Instant Noodles

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DIY Vacuum Packed Instant Noodles

by ToTT

Learn how to make your own vacuum packed instant noodles in this episode of Quick Bites. With your favourite ingredients, you can prepare your week’s lunch bag easy and quick.

Cuisine : American Course : Main Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 10 mins Cook : 2 mins Ready in : 12 mins Serves : 1


INGREDIENTS:

  • Chicken Stock (Cube/ Powder)
  • Button Mushrooms
  • Cocktail Sausages
  • Egg Noodles
  • Frozen Vegetables

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Par-Cook the noodles, drain and allow to cool.
  2. Fill vacuum bag with 1 tbsp of Chicken Powder, frozen vegetables, button mushrooms, cocktail sausages and lastly the noodles.
  3. Vacuum seal the bag.
  4. When you are hungry, open the bag and pour hot water in a bowl. Steep the noodles for 2 minutes and it’s ready to be served!
  5. Refrigerate it up to 5 days.
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One Pan Pizza

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One Pan Pizza

by ToTT

Who needs an oven when you can do it in a pan!

Cuisine : European Course : Main Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 15 mins Cook : 15 mins Ready in : 30 mins Serves : 8


INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 cup Self-Raising Flour
  • 1/2 cup Plain Flour
  • 2/3 cup Lukewarm Water
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 1 tbsp Dried Yeast
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • Tomato Puree
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Pepperoni
  • Bell Peppers
  • Mushrooms

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Add in both the flour, lukewarm water, salt, dried yeast and honey. Stir and mix well.
  2. Fill pizza base with tomato puree.
  3. Add in your favorite toppings.
  4. Cook for 5 minutes with vent closed.
  5. Open vent and cook for another 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from pan and serve!
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Smoothie Bowl

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Smoothie Bowl

by ToTT

Craving for ice cream but watching your waistline? Creamy, cold and thick enough to eat with a spoon, smoothie bowls are the next best thing to eating ice cream! Make yours today and add all your favourite toppings!

Cuisine : Healthy Cooking Course : Appetizer Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 5 mins Cook : 0 mins Ready in : 10 mins Serves : 1


INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup Frozen Strawberries
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Blueberries
  • 1/2 cup Granola
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds
  • Chia Seeds
  • 1/4 cup Almonds
  • Maple Syrup
  • Vanilla Extract

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Mix strawberries, yogurt, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract and blend until smooth!
  2. Pour the smoothie into a bowl and decorate!
  3. Add in blueberries, almonds, pumpkin seeds, granola and chia seeds.
  4. Enjoy!
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Fritatta

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Fritatta

by ToTT

Looking for an easy-to-make brunch recipe that can feed a crowd? This frittata filled with mushrooms, peppers and cheese will do the perfect job! And what’s even better.. Everything is done in just one trusty cast-iron skillet!

Cuisine :  Baking Cuisine : European Course : Main Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 10 mins Cook : 15 mins Ready in : 25 mins Serves : 6-8


INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 medium (400g) sebago potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 70g Primo Gourmet Selection Pancetta, chopped
  • 1 red capsicum, julienne
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Crack all the eggs into a mixing bowl, add milk, salt and pepper and whisk all together.
  2. Oil and heat up a pan. Put in the onion and capsicum and stir fry till golden brown.
  3. Add in ham and cheese and lastly the eggs.
  4. Cook for 10 minutes on low heat and bake in the oven at high heat.
  5. Remove it from the oven after 5 minutes.
  6. Serve and enjoy!
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Air Fried Crabsticks

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Air Fried Crabsticks

by ToTT

Perfect for your next gathering. These Air Fried Crab Sticks is easy to make and taste just as good. What’s better? Do them in an Air Fryer for a healthy choice.

Cuisine : Asian Course : Appetizer Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 5 mins Cook : 10 mins Ready in : 15 mins Serves : 4-6


INGREDIENTS:

  • Crabsticks
  • Oil to coat

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Unfold the Crabsticks.
  2. Lightly coat with oil.
  3. Slice them into thin slices.
  4. Preheat Air Fryer at 180C for 5 minutes.
  5. Cook the Crabsticks for 10 minutes. Toss the slices after 5 minutes and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Remove and let it cool for 3 minutes.
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How To Make Kaya In 30 Minutes

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How to make Kaya in 30 minutes

by ToTT

What’s better than a regular Kaya? Homemade Kaya of course! Learn how to make your very own kaya in just 30 minutes. It’s easy!

Cuisine : Asian Course : Condiment Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 10 mins Cook : 20 mins Ready in : 30 mins Serves : 1 small bottle


INGREDIENTS:

  • 5 Eggs
  • 225g Sugar
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk
  • 10g Pandan Extract

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Crack eggs into bowl.
  2. Lightly whisk eggs. Don’t overwhisk!
  3. Whisk sugar in, coconut milk and lastly Pandan extract.
  4. Cook mixture over medium heat and stir constantly.
  5. Reduce heat after 20 minutes.
  6. Kaya is ready when it coats the spoon.
  7. Enjoy your fresh kaya!
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How To Make Toast & Soft Boiled Eggs

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How to make Toast & Soft Boiled Eggs

by ToTT

The perfect breakfast for Singaporeans! It’s easy and simple to do.

Cuisine : Asian Course : Appertizer Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 15 mins Cook : 5 mins Ready in : 20 mins Serves : 1


INGREDIENTS:

  • 800ml of Water
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 slices of bread
  • Sunny Meadow Margarine
  • Kaya

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Boil 800ml of Water.
  2. Once water boils, switch off the heat.
  3. Place room temperature eggs in pot and cover the pot.
  4. Slice away bread corners.
  5. Slice bread into half.
  6. Toast bread on hot pan for 2 minutes on each side.
  7. Spread Sunny Meadow Margarine and kaya on toast.
  8. Remove eggs from water after 5 minutes and crack the eggs open.
  9. Season the eggs to your preference.
  10. Dip toast in soft boil eggs and enjoy!
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