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Monday, October 19, 2015

White Chocolate Mud Cake (Kek Coklat Putih Lembab)

Attempted the recipe from The Australian Women's Weekly Cookbook which was a gift from a very kind reader.... I think I didn't do it very well as it was not as I expected... The cook book shows a very dense cake but mine turned out like ordinary cake.... The tastes is a bit sweet but my children and hubby like it. I think probably my oven was set too high temperature.... The recipe suggested baking for 1 hour and 40 minutes but mine was browned and cook in one hour.... will need to give another try on this.

Here is the recipe.... a bit lazy to type today so a photo snap of the page from the cookbook is a good solution.... click on it to enlarge it.


BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
 Berkenan nak cuba Kek Coklat Putih ni.... sesuatu yg ada kelainan. Resipi ni Along ambil dari buku The Australian Women's Weekly Cookbook, pemberian dari seorang pembaca yg sangat baik-hati. Semuga perkongsian resipi ini di sini memberi keberkatan dan rahmat dari Allah kepada nya... aamiin.
 Along rasa mungkin Along salah set suhu oven yg terlalu tinggi sebab kek masak hanya dalam masa sejam, sepatut nya sejam 40 minit.... oleh itu kek Along naik jadi gebu dan tidak selembab yg sepatut nya. Apa-apa pun rasa nya sedap manis coklat... AlongRiz, Liana dan hubby kata sedap.... habis licin juga makan bersama2 dgn anak2 & cucu2 sedara.

By: AlongRoz@HomeKreation
Saiz: 8" bulat
BAHAN2:
250g Butter
180g Coklat Putih
330g Gula Kastor
180ml Susu Cair
225g Tepung Gandum
75g Tepung Naik-Sendiri
1/2 st Esen Vanilla
2 bj Telur

CARA2:
1. Masukkan butter, coklat, gula dan susu ke dlm periuk dan kacau atas api kecil sehingga cair. Sejukkan 15 minit.
2. Masukkan tepung yg di ayak, EV, telur dan gaul sebati.
3. Bakar dgn suhu perlahan selama 1 jam 40 minit.
(Along guna suhu 160C, mungkin perlu rendahkan lagi)
4. Sapu topping coklat putih apabila kek sudah sejuk.

TOPPING COKLAT PUTIH
1/2 c Krim Pekat
360g Coklat Putih (Along guna 280g shj)

- Along double boil sehingga cair.




Sunday, October 18, 2015

Mee Racun (Noodles in Red Lamb Soup)

Mee Racun literally translated to "Poisonous Noodles".... do you dare.... hahahaaa. I was taken aback when I first learn about this..... to me a bad name is like a curse so I didn't even bother about it. However, my perception changed after tasted it recently when served by the resident in this apartment.
 I had a kg of lamb from our Qurban event recently, so decided to give this a try and invited my nephew and his family to join us.

By: Roz@HomeKreation
Serves ~6 persons
INGREDIENTS:
1 kg Lamb - chopped
1 Lemongrass
1" Ginger
1 handful Dried Chilies*
1 big Onion*
4 cloves Garlic*
1" Ginger*
2" Galangal*
1 handful Dried Shrimps* (* blend)
1 big scoop Tomato Sauce
1 big scoop Chili Sauce
3 Eggs
Salt, Sugar
2 kg Noodles / 500g Spaghetti
Garnishes - blanched mustard leaves, bean sprout, fried bean curd, chopped chinese celery/spring onion, fried shallots, chilies, limes

METHOD:
1. Boil lamb with plenty of water, bruised lemongrass/ginger and salt until tender.
2. Heat up a scoop of oil and stir-fry the blended ingredients until fragrant.
Add in tomato/chili sauce, boiled lamb and soup, salt and sugar and let it boil.
Break in all the eggs and stir quickly to mix in.
3. Serve the red soup with blanched noodles or boiled spaghetti with the garnishes.
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BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
 Mee Racun ni popular kat internet beberapa tahun dahulu, mula2 di kenalkan oleh Che'Iza gang MR. Selepas tu dengar terkenal kat bahagian Johor.... tapi Along rasa seram ler dengor nama camtu, tak teringin pun nak cuba. Bila dah pindah ke KL ni baru ada peluang nak merasa sewaktu open house kat apartment.... aduh, sedap rupa nya.... Mee kuning atau pun spaghetti di hidangkan bersama kuah Sup Kambing Merah...
 Raya qurban baru ni, Along bawa balik daging kambing sekilo.... Along pun cuba2 lah buat dan ajak anak sedara sekali join.... Alhamdulillah, kenyang semua nya.... hehee

By: AlongRoz@HomeKreation
Saiz hidangan ~6 orang
BAHAN2:
1 kg Daging Kambing - potong2
1 btg Serai
1" Halia
1 genggam Cili Kering*
1 bj Bwg Besar*
4 ulas Bwg Putih*
1" Halia*
2" Lengkuas*
1 genggam Udang Kering* (* blender)
1 senduk besar Sos Tomato
1 senduk besar Sos Cili
3 bj Telur
Garam, Gula
2 kg Mee Kuning / 500g Spaghetti
Bahan Tabur - Sawi/Taugeh Celur, Tahu Goreng, Daun Bawang/Sup, Cili, Limau, Bwg Goreng

CARA2:
1. Rebus daging kambing bersama serai & halia yg di ketuk, air dan garam, sehingga empuk.
2. Panaskan sesenduk minyak dan tumis bahan2 yg di blend* sehingga naik bau wangi.
Masukkan sos tomato/cili dan rebusan kambing, masak sehingga menggelegak.
Masukkan garam & gula secukup rasa.
Pecahkan telur dan kacau dgn cepat supaya hancur.
3. Hidangkan mee yg di celur / spaghetti yg di rebus dgn kuah Mee Racun bersama bahan2 tabur.

Friday, October 16, 2015

Apples and Candied Jujube Drink

I've been coughing so badly for weeks and almost lost my voice.... my sewing club mate Pauline Wong suggested this drink to sooth the throat and reduce the inflammation. Almost immediately, my voice get louder after drinking this in one day.... The taste is so good  with natural sweetness from the apples and the dates. You can find the candied jujube in Chinese shop selling traditional dried food.


By: Roz@HomeKreation
INGREDIENTS:
5 Apples - green or red is ok
5 Candied Jujube
~7-8 cups Water

METHOD:
1. Peel and chopped apples.
2. Place the apples, candied jujube and water in a slow cooker.
Let is cook for about 6-7 hours or overnight.
3. Drink warm.
Candied Jujube
BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
Along batuk dah beberapa minggu sehingga hampir hilang suara.... Member Along kat sewing club cadangkan minuman ni sebab kata nya lebih selamat dan berkesan daripada makan ubat dari klinik..... tapi betullah... amat berkesan, selepas satu hari minum suara Along dah kuat sedikit... nak kena buat & minum selalu sebagai minuman seharian.... rasa nya pun amat sedap!

By: AlongRoz@HomeKreation
BAHAN2:
5 bj Buah Epal - hijau atau merah ikut suka
5 bj Candied Jujube
~7-8 cwn Air

CARA2:
1. Kupas buah epal & dan potong2.
2. Masukkan epal, candied jujube dan air ke dalam slow cooker.
Masak selama 6-7 jam atau semalaman.
3. Hidangkan suam sebagai minuman seharian.


Thursday, October 15, 2015

Hard Crust Fudge Squares

I just received baking books as gifts from a cyber friend and at the same time wanted to bake something for my new Bangladesh neighbor. While excitedly glancing through the best-selling books, this one caught my eyes because it seems different than the typical brownies I made before. These brownies are awesome.... unlike the typical brownies which have thin crackle surface, this one has thick crispy crust on top almost like cookies whilst the inside part is moist fudgy like melting chocolate! I'm glad I tried it as it is a new discovery that added to my baking recipe collections.

By: Roz@HomeKreation
Source: Book by Williams-Sonoma
Yields: 9" square, 36 pieces
INGREDIENTS:
155g Unsweetened Chocolate Chips
125g Unsalted Butter
125g Veg Shortening (I used Margarine)
4 large Eggs
500g Sugar
250g Plain Flour - sifted

METHOD:
1. Place chocolate, butter and margarine in a bowl and double-boil until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
2. Beat eggs and sugar with electric mixer at medium speed, 5-10 min until light and thick.
Fold-in chocolate mixture and flour, mixing only until the ingredients are incorporated.
Pour into lined & greased tin.
3. Bake at 165C for 45 minutes.
4. Cut into 1½ inch squares while still hot. The thick crust will crack which are ok.


BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
 Pada satu hari Along terkejut sangat apabila dapat banyak buku2 resipi popular seperti Willams-Sonoma, Betty Crocker, Nigella Lawson dan Dan Lepard dari seorang sahabat alam maya.... Gembira sangat rasa nya sebab Along memang gemar kumpul buku2 resipi dari barat. Along suka baca buku resipi macam baca buku novel.... amat menghiburkan. Semuga Allah membalas budi sahabat Along ni dengan keberkatan rezeki, kesihatan dan kesejahteraan. Ini resipi pertama yg Along tertarik nak cuba. Along kongsikan di sini, semuga pahala nya berpanjangan untuk sahabat Along ini.... aameen.

Along tertarik nak cuba resepi ni sebab lain dari brownies yg Along dah cuba sebelum ni. Yang ini ada kerak yg tebal dan rangup di permukaan nya sedangkan isi dalam nya amat lembab dengan coklat cair. Mengasyikkan dan makan seketul tak cukup pula....heheee.

Kebetulan Along nak kasi sesuatu pada jiran kenalan baru dari Bangladesh. Bila nampak jer brownies ni, terus jer berkenan nak cuba.

By: AlongRoz@HomeKreation
Source: Book by Williams-Sonoma
Hasil: 9" persegi / 36 ketul
BAHAN2:
155g Unsweetened Chocolate Chips
125g Mentega tanpa garam
125g Veg Shortening (Along guna majerin)
4 bj Telur gred AA
500g Gula
250g Tepung - ayak

CARA2:
1. Cairkan coklat, mentega dan majerin di dlm mangkuk double-boiler sehingga sebati.
Ketepikan sebentar.
2. Pukul telur dan gula dgn mixer elektrik dgn kelajuan sederhana selama 5-10 minit, sehingga adunan menjadi pucat & pekat.
Masukkan adunan coklat dan tepung, gaul hanya sekadar rata.
Tuang ke dlm tin yg di lapik & di minyakkan.
3. Bakar suhu 165C selama 45 minit.
4. Potong sebesar 1½ inci persegi sewaktu masih panas. Permukaan nya akan merekah apabila di potong.


Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Grilled Sardine (Ikan Sardin Panggang Bercili)

I bought a small size fresh sardine enough for two persons, me & hubby..... cooked this dish for our simple lunch which was complemented with veg soup.

By: Roz@HomeKreation
INGREDIENTS:
1 Fresh Sardine (weighed about 300g)
1 Calamasi
2 Red Bird-Eye Chilies
2 Shallots
1 clove Garlic
1 thin slice Ginger
1 Candle Nut
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1/2 tsp Sugar
Salt

METHOD:
1. Slice the cleaned fish from side way and open up.
Rub fish with salt and calamasi juice. Marinate for abt 10 min.
2. Blend the rest of the ingredients and pour onto fish evenly.
3. Heat up griddle and place a piece of banana leaf, 1 tbsp. oil and the fish.
Grill until done on the bottom side and flip the fish.
Cook until fish is done.
4. Serve with white rice.

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BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
 Along jumpa ikan sardine segar..... besar juga lah cukup utk dua orang makan... Ikan sardin sedap panggang macam ni.... Along masak sup sayur gandingkan dgn lauk ni untuk makan tengahari.... Alhamdulillah, hubby selera makan.

By: AlongRoz@HomeKreation
BAHAN2:
1 ekor Ikan Sardin (berat ~300g)
1 bj Limau Kasturi
2 biji Cili Merah
3-5 bj Cili Padi
2 ulas Bwg Merah
1 ulas Bwg Putih
1 hiris nipis Halia
1 bj Buah Keras
1 sk Serbuk Kunyit
1/2 sk Gula
Garam

CARA2:
1. Ikan di bersihkan dan di hiris dari sisi, jangan putus dan supaya melebar spt gambar.
Lumurkan garam dan jus limau kasturi. Perap 10 minit.
2. Blend kesemua bahan2 yg lain dan lumurkan pada ikan.
3. Panaskan kuali leper, letak sehelai daun pisang, 1 sb minyak dan ikan.
Panggang sehingga garing dan balikkan.
Angkat apabila kedua2 bahagian telah masak harum.
4. Hidangkan dgn nasi putih.


Sunday, October 11, 2015

Pengat Pisang Instant (Malay Banana Dessert)

 I love this dessert and everytime I made it, I would think of my late father who loved this as much.... but this time I have modified the traditional ingredients and method because I made a single portion with only two bananas, just enough for myself alone.... It was ready within 10 minutes!

By: Roz@HomeKreation
Served One person
INGREDIENTS:
2 Bananas (I used Pisang Kepok/Abu)
1 tsp Butter
1 tbsp Condensed Milk
1/4 cup Milk

METHOD:
1. Peel & slice bananas.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan and add condensed milk.
Let it caramelized then add in milk & bananas.
3. Serve warm.



BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
 Tetiba memalam teringat nak makan pengat.... hubby kata dia takmo sebab dia mmg tak suka makan Pengat Pisang.... nak pi perah santan malas lah pulak... so Along buat cara instant ni, senang boleh buat untuk dua biji pisang cukup untuk Along sorang....hehee.... puas-hati makan.... SEDAAAAP!

By: AlongRoz@HomeKreation
Saiz hidangan: Satu orang
BAHAN2:
2 bj Pisang (Along guna pisang Abu/Kepok)
1 st Butter
1 sb Susu Pekat
1/4 cwn Susu Kotak

CARA2:
1. Kupas pisang & belah dua.
2. Cairkan butter dlm periuk kecil & masukkan susu pekat.
Kacau sehingga perang dan masukkan susu dan pisang.
Masak sebentar sahaja.
3. Hidangkan suam.

Daging Pekasam (Tamarind Preserved Meat)


Preserved meat with tamarind is an old days style but todays, despite having freezer, it is still a popular way because of the special taste that it creates. The meat becomes tender and get cooked only in minutes.

I made a small batch using the recent qurban meat. I cooked half of it into Spicy Green Curry and stir-fried with Onion and Chilies with the remaining half. I enjoyed our lunch so much with this delicious dishes.

Ready for cooking

BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
 Nak belajar buat daging pekasam tak... Senang jer nak buat nya tapi kena sabar peram sehingga daging lembut dan mesra rasa. Along suka pekasam daging sebab langsung takda bau langtung. Daging nya akan jadi lembut dan cuma masak sebentar sahaja. Rasa nya memang lah masam2 sebab di perap dgn asam jawa. Masak Lemak Cili Api pedas2 sikit memang terangkat. Goreng dengan bawang & cili pun sedap.

Along buat guna daging segar dari Qurban hari tu tapi buat sedikit jer, cukup utk keluarga yg kecil ni. Kalau anda nak buat banyak pun takda masalah tapi selepas peram jangan simpan terlalu lama. Along perap sampai dua minggu sebab terlalu sibuk sehingga terlupa... tapi alhamdulillah ok jer.

Daging Pekasam Masak Cili Api Berserai
 
Resepi bawah ni Along agak2 jer... boleh adjust jika perlu

BAHAN2:
~1 kg Daging Lembu
1 sb Garam
~2 sb Asam Jawa (tambah jika perlu)
~10 keping Asam Gelugor

CARA2:
1. Hiris daging nipis.
2. Lumur dgn garam dan asam jawa secukup nya. Pastikan kepingan daging semua di salut rata dgn asam jawa.
3. Susun hirisan daging di dlm bekas.
Letak ~4 keping asam gelugor setiap lapisan (bergantung kpd saiz bekas anda).
Lapiskan hirisan daging dan asam gelugor sehingga habis.
4. Simpan dalam petisejuk (bukan tempat beku) selama lebih kurang seminggu.
5. Bila dah cukup masa, boleh lah di masak lauk kegemaran anda seperti Gulai lemak Cili Api atau di goreng dgn cili & bawang.

Daging Pekasam Goreng Bawang & Cili


Sunday, October 4, 2015

Ikan Tongkol Masak Kunyit Berlada (Mackerel Tuna in Turmeric Chilies)

Very nice simple dish..... compliment from my hubby.... if anyone needs the recipe in English, please shout.
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BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
 Nak habiskan stok ikan tongkol yg dah lama sgt terbeku dlm freezer.... Nampak resepi ni kat Google dah boleh bayangkan kesedapan nya. Memang sedap lauk simple camni.... harum serai dan cili padi dengan perisa kunyit... hubby Along makan bertambah nasi....

By: AlongRoz@HomeKreation
Source: Norzi@Foodilicious
Resepi di taip semula utk rujukan sendiri & ubahsuai sedikit
BAHAN2:
3 keping Ikan Tongkol
1 st Serbuk Kunyit
5 ulas Bwg Merah*
2 ulas Bwg Putih*
1/2" Halia*
5 bj Cili Padi*
1 btg Serai* (* blend halus)
1 btg Serai - ketuk
1 bj Bwg Besar - hiris
1 bj Tomato - potong 6
1 keeping Asam Gelugor

CARA2:
1. Lumur ikan dgn garam dan serbuk kunyit.
Goreng sehingga masak, angkat dan ketepikan.
2. Panaskan sesenduk minyak, tumis bahan2 blend*, serbuk kunyit & serai ketuk sehingga naik bau.
Masukkan 1/4 cwn air, asam gelugor, garam & didihkan.
Masukkan ikan, bwg besar & tomato, kacau sehingga mesra rasa.
3. Hidangkan dgn nasi putih.



Saturday, October 3, 2015

Yogurt Butter Cheesecake

I made this rich and moist cheesecake a couple of weeks ago on AngahRuz's request and so happened I have some yogurt and cream cheese to clear. I modified the original recipe in order to clear what I had with no problem. We ate some of it while it was hot from the oven... but cheesecakes always taste so much better the next day.... I like the balanced taste of the cream cheese, butter and yogurt in this cake.

By: Roz@HomeKreation
Adapted from: Wen's Delight
Recipe has been modified for smaller size
Size: 6"-7" round
INGREDIENTS:
A:
140g Cream Cheese
70g Greek Yogurt (you can replace it with any plain yogurt)
50g Butter
25g Sugar
25g Milk
1 tsp Vanilla Essence

B:
2 Egg Yolks
15g Flour
40g Cornflour

C:
2 Egg Whites
50g Sugar
1/8 tsp Cream of Tartar

METHOD:
1. Stir the ingredient A in a double boiler until smooth.
Leave it to cool.
Add in egg yolks and mix well.
Fold in sifted flour until combined.
2. Whisk egg whites until foamy.
Add in sugar and cream of tartar and whisk until stiff.
3. Combine the two mixture until well mixed.
4. Pour into lined tin and steam bake 150C for 1 hour on the lowest rack.
5. Cool cake for at least 20 minutes before unmoulding (it will shrink slightly).



BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
Buat kek ni dua minggu yg lalu tapi baru harini berkesempatan nak update blog. Cheesecake ni sedap dgn perisa butter dan yogurt.... simpan sehingga keesukan hari nya pasti lebih sedap.... tapi biasa lah kalau kek kuar oven tu mesti nak potong gak sikit.... AngahRuz yg minta buatkan kek ni, buat pun kecik jer sebab bahan2 yg ada tak banyak.... jadi Along modify resepi yg asal tu dan dapatlah kek yg comel jer ni.

By: AlongRoz@HomeKreation
Adapted from: Wen's Delight
Resepi asal di ubahsuai sukatan dan alihbahasa BM
Saiz: 6"-7" bulat
BAHAN2:
A:
140g Cream Cheese
70g Greek Yogurt (boleh ganti dgn plain yogurt)
50g Butter
25g Gula
25g Susu (Along guna susu UHT dlm kotak)
1 stVanilla Essence
 
B:
2 Kuning Telur
15g Tepung Gandum
40g Tepung Jagung
 
C:
2 Putih Telur
50g Gula
1/8 st Cream of Tartar
 
CARA2:
1. Kacau bahan2 A di dlm mangkuk double-boiler sehingga rata.
Sejukkan.
Masukkan kuning telur dan gaul sebati.
Gaulkan tepung yg di ayak sehingga sebati.
2. Pukul putih telur sehingga berbuih.
Masukkan gula dan cream of tartar dan pukul sehingga kental.
3. Satukan kedua2 adunan sehingga rata.
4. Tuangkan ke dlm tin yg di lapik kertas dan bakar dlm dulang air panas dgn suhu 150C selama sejam di rak paling bawah.
5. Sejukkan kek sekurang2nya 20 minit sebelum di keluarkan dari tin (kek ni akan mengecut sedikit).