Curry and Seafood Malay Style

Our dinner = chicken curry with ayam masak merah, vege



Chicken curry, with no coconut milk ...

Ayam masak merah

And this is what we had last few days..hubby bought this kepah from Pasar Tani Putrajaya, which located not far from Ministry of Finance

Kepah rebus (dicuci dan direndam dengan cili kering dahulu..direbus bersama halia, serai dan garam)

Kepah rebus

Potato Chips

It was raining and our tummy were making too much noises..so I went to the kitchen and saw some potatoes and had the idea of making chips for the kids and me..we love cheesy wedges from KFC but this one would do

This is an easy snack..i like russet burbank but only have this potato at home.

Ingredients: (for 1 adult and 2 small kids)

• 2 potatoes
• chillie powder
• salt
• butter
• grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Clean and peel off the skin and sliced them like this..finger food

Sprinkle with fine salt and chillie powder and butter, mixed them well

Heat the pan and fry until brown

Sprinkle some parmesan cheese and dip with mayo and ketchup or chillie sauce

It just took me less than 30 minutes to prepare this for a quick snack..

Maggi Mee My Way Contest

I finally submitted my entries today here ...Maggi Mee my way

Fresh Orange Juice

Kitchen activities could be fun especially when there is a heler who is adventurous...children could join us as long as all safety precautions are in mind..And making orange juice is a simple and fun activity for them..they can be taught of colours, shapes and it will stimulate their brain and motor skill...


Preparation : Oranges (1 orange = half Ikea cup), juicer..there are many types of oranges in the market and we have to asked the one for this purpose.

Cut the orange...

Squeezed it ..I bought this yellow thingy at a shop in Bangi after searching all over Putrajaya..even Carrefour and Parkson did not sell this juicer. She had fun helping me with this especially after watching the Pre School dvd on baking, setting up the table etc...

Pour the freshly squeezed juice to a glass, and add some ice cube..but for her, I just served it pure and fresh..without any sugar or ice cube

One happy girl enjoying her fresh orange juice...

What to eat in Trengganu

Trengganu or Terengganu is a nice and easy peasy place for people who loves shopping, eating (at the right place) and for those who loves island, beach and sand..scuba and snorkelling. There are many places to visit as such Muzium Losong, Taman Tamadun Islam, Masjid Kristal, Pasar Payang and many more...for those who would like to know more about life in Trengganu I recond you should read Awang Goneng's book - Growing up in Trengganu (Guit)..it is a great book from people who used to lived there..

Here are some of the food that I've tried before ..some might taste strange for your taste bud tho

Snack - keropok ikan with green mixture..you need to fry them

another keropok ikan with multi colour..nice

Satah- made of fish and grilled..enjoed this afternoon snack with chillie sauce


Cow's brain or otak lembu..it is a curry with cow's brain..for those who go for exotic food can try this menu..this was at Pasir Puteh..

There is one more staple food - keropok losong..it is also made of fish and mix with salt and flour..just simply boiled them or fry and it always come with its own sauce..Mostly the food here are not that expensive, especially their street vendor..

Safety Tips in the kitchen

Kitchen or 'dapur' be it wet kitchen or dry kitchen is not a hazard free zone, therefore it is important to ensure that this space is safe, clean and neat..be it with or without maid..ehemm..at least we try..

There are many accidents that could happen here from many activity or tools:

1. kettle - hot water spill, short circuit -- ensure the cable is not facing or easy reach for childrens


2. rice cooker - steam from the pot


3. stove - hot stove and gas hose-leaking


4. kitchen floor - wet and slippery -- always keep the floor dry


5. knife - sharp tools should be placed at higher and safe area


6. kitchen towel - flammable item -- far from the stove


7. tissue -flammable item


8. bottles - ketchup or spices : dangerous for small kids, possibilities of broken or chip off


9. other kitchen utensils - some simply utensil might be a dangerous tools for kids

Always remember that kitchen is heaven for women but it can be a war zone as well..its always 'safety first'... and jangan bermain dengan api..

Maggi Mee My Way Contest

Sapa tak pernah makan Maggi..? hands up...no no..hands down..mesti semua pernah, even once..even one spoon..and they are having a contest now..I'll be joining too..
check out their site http://www.maggi.com.my/ or on the side bar under nuffnang add on this blog...

Jom makan maggi mee...

I had one funny experience back then with maggi mee..we were staying up late and was so hungry..we ended up having one packet of maggi tomyam followed by maggi asam laksa and then accompanied by nescafe...few minutes later I had to run to the toilet..vomitting..few strands of maggi were stuck on my nose....yucckk...but that was then..now having maggi mee is different, I cook properly, fried or boiled..

For those who wish to submit but got no idea how to start, maybe you guys can check out redmummy's blog as a reference..but don't copy paste kay...that's illegal....she have a good shots of her cooking and preparing maggi mee for this contest...

Happy cooking....

Tepung pelita and banana langsat

We ar still in the mood of 'makan-makan' ..and yesterday it was another do for Dato' who's going for haj and few staff who just passed their exam..it was endless eating session in the office

The menu was nasi putih with ayam masak kicap, gulai ikan, sambal belacan, ulam-ulaman and few desserts..




Chocolate cake prepared by one of my friend..moist and so yummy

Tepung pelita or kueh tako..very sweet and soft

Langsat and banana..for dessert

Open sandwich for kids

As a mother to small children who just started learning and exploring food..i have to use all the skill and tools and info from wherever I can to stimulate their taste bud.

Here is a simple evening snack before dinner for my daughter and son.

Two minutes simple menu for kids

• Open sandwich with cheese topping:
• Just applied some butter on the bread- bothsides
• Place the bread on flat pan
• Turn to the other side and place a slice of cheese on top
• Cut the sandwich into small pieces

Open sandwich with cheese

Resepi Ayam Masak Merah

I prepared ayam masak merah yesterday for raya potluck, this menu is a company for nasi minyak and nasi tomato which was prepared by my friend.

Resepi Ayam Masak Merah (untuk 20 orang)

Bahan-bahan:

Bahan-bahan mentah

• 2 ekor ayam - potong kecil dan buang kulit


• serbuk cili dan pes cili (cili yg dikisar)


• bawang besar - hiris nipis


• bawang putih dan halia - kisar
  
• daun kari ,daun pandan dan serai


• bunga lawang, kulit kayu manis
  
• susu Ideal


• cili hijau- 3 biji


• tomato- 3 biji- potong dadu


• minyak untuk menumis


• garam dan gula

cara-caranya:

• tumiskan bawang besar dan bahan yg dikisar beserta daun kari, daun pandan dan serai

• masukkan bunga lawang,kulit kayu manis dan tomato


• apabila kuning masukkan serbuk cili dan cili pes, serbuk kunyit serta cili hijau


• biar sehingga pecah minyak, masukkan sedikit air
  
• masukkan ayam yang telah digoreng berasingan

• masukkan susu Ideal ke dalam kuah yang sednag dimasak
• tambah garam dan gula jika perlu


• masak sehingga kuah sedikit kering atau tambahkan sedikit air supaya kuah pekat


• hiaskan dengan hirisan bawang besar dan daun ketumbar yg dihiris halus
  

Sesuai dihidang dengan nasi minyak, nasi tomato,nasi hujan panas atau nasi beriani dan nasi putih biasa..

Puding Kastard

Resepi Puding Kastard:

This is an easy menu for dessert:Puding Kastard with fruit cocktail

Bahan-bahan:

• satu paket agar-agar
• 2 cawan gula pasir
• sedikit tepung kastard
• air

Cara-caranya;

• masakkan agar-agar sehingga hancur
• masukkan gula pasir-kacau
• masukkan tepung kastard-kacau
• apabila masak- tuangkan kedalam acuan
• apabila telah beku- tuang ke atas pinggan besar/ bowl

Bahan-bahan untuk topping- susu Ideal dan buah-buahn campuran /'fruit cocktail'

Tuangkan susu Ideal ke atas puding yang telah beku dan hiaskan dengan 'fruit cocktail'..

Birthday Party Tips

Birthday celebration is something that everybody will look forward..the kids and the parents will be busy with cake, the ballons, the food and invitation.

Preparing food for toddler is a bit different from adult..we should pay attention to their age group, food tolerancy/allergy, nutritiens..but sometimes its okay to lavish on certain sugary things..just once a year..

Menu for the kids:

• fried noodle or bihun - no pepper, mix it with grated carrot for some colour,
• cocktail sausage- steam / boiled
• cheese stick
• sandwiches
• fruits and juices
• homeade pudding/jelly
• currypuff - again no pepper please
  

Prepare a week ahead on the invitation, a day before-- clean the house and prepare the setting

Cheese cake for the birthday boy..with strawberries on top..yummy

Presents for the big boy

Safety precaution - ensure that no glass jar or vase left on the floor, candles should be avoided on table deco for kids birthday.

Jeruk mangga

Everybody loves this simple snack..its easy to make and we don't need extra ingredient to prepare it..it can be mempelam/manggo, cermai, betik / papaya...

I always peel the skin and cut into small pieces (manggo and papaya)and wash dan drain, mix them with salt and sugar and refrigerate for one day, and later mix again with a little bit of sugar..and that's it...but we can sprinkle it with red chillies for some extra hot..


Mangga / mango../mempelam....choose a young one with the lfesh still hard and fresh and still sour be it mempelam sala, mempelam telur, chukanan ..

Jeruk mangga and betik..eat them plainly like this or with kuah rojak Mak Bee..simply amazing..and don't forget ais kacang with lots of kacang merah and buah nau..heaven...

Saba,Cyberjaya Middle Eastern Restaurant

Saba Restaurant in Cyberjaya is our usual place for dinner or entertaining guest, we simply loves the food especially the rice which is not too heavy with spices and their Lamb Hanith.

This restaurant is only 20 minutes from Putrajaya and located not far from Ariana and Secret Recipe. It's easy to find the location, just set your GPS and follow the instruction..it is at Persiaran Multimedia and the building is made of red bricks..

There are variety kind of meal to choose from and the portion is quite big, they have chicken,lamb and beef..but we really loves Lamb Hanith which is wrapped in aluminium foiled and cooked until tender, and its juicy... it comes with salad (diced tomato and cucumber) and tomato and chillie mix..

The other special menu is mint tea, a pot of tea with mix of mint leaves inside that gives the aroma of sweetness and their lemon juice is something not to be miss as well as their malt drink..

Sufiya enjoying her portion of Lamb Hanith..she really loves the rice

Browsing the menu...they have many choices of meal, I forgot the snap the menu..but it is worth it..but don't expect the dishes come with gravy like mamak restaurant..but during this visit they started pleasing local customer with curry..I think it's dhal..but I really like their meal with any gravy..

The price for two adult and small kids was only RM27.00 plus..not that expensive considering its big portion

*Saba is a name of a kingdom

Dessert : Fruit Salad & Cocktail Puding

Pencuci mulut yang ringkas dan mudah...and yet simply amazing with bright colours and mixed flavour

Agar-agar;

• Satu bungkus agar-agar


• daun pandan


• gula -2 cawan


• pewarna ros / sirap ros dll


• air

Cara penyediaan:

• masak agar-agar hingga hancur dan daun pandan- sentiasa kacau


• masukkan gula kacau


• masukkan sedikit pewarna ros


• masak sehingga mendidih


• biar sebentar dan tuang kedalam bekas

Ramadhan Buffet at JW Marriot Putrajaya

Entrance of JW Marriot Putrajaya (image from marriot.com)

We went to JW Marriot Putrajaya last friday for iftar and arrived a little bit late and the place were crowded, luckily we got a small room with 4 or 5 dining table.

It is a beautifully design hotel especially the lobby with double volume and intricate ornaments on its ceiling with grand staircase leading to the buffet area.

View from lobby towards JW Marriot buffet area

People are everywhere queing to get food for iftar.

I like the concept of stall, where there are many stalls providing many range of food from lcoal to western.

Location : IOI Resort, putrajaya

Address:
IOI Resort
Putrajaya, 62502 Malaysia

Phone: 60 3 89498888
Fax: 60 3 89498999

Sales: 60 3 89498973
Sales fax: 60 3 89415189

Resepi Nasi Beriani

Nasi Beriani

Bahan-bahan:

• beras -basmati (beras biasa pun boleh tapi kurangkan air)
• rempah beriani
• serbuk cili (for some colour)
• serbuk kunyit (ditto)
• minyak masak
• minyak sapi
• bunga lawang dan cengkih
• bawang besar, putih dan halia-dihiris nipis
• gajus
• daun pandan
• daun pudina dan daun sup -untuk hiasan
• susu ideal
• air mawar (optional)
• garam
• ayam / daging (optional)

Cara-caranya;

• panaskan minyak dan minyak sapi dan gorengkan bawang2 yg telah dihiris bersama halia, bnga lawang dan cengkih
• goreng sehingga kuning sedikit
• masukkan rempah beriani beserta sedikit air
• masukkan sedikit serbuk cili dan kunyit
• tambahkan sedikit garam
• masak sehingga mendidih

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• basuh beras dan toskan
• masukkan daun pandan yg telah diikat bersama gajus
• tuangkan rempah beriani yang telah dimasak tadi
• masukkan susu cair
• tambah air ikut keperluan
• masukkan ayam/daging
• tambah sedikit air mawar (optional)
• masak...on the button :-P (i did forgot one time)
• apabila nasi telah masak, taburkan hirisan daun pudina dan daun sup
• tutup periuk kembali

Bahan-bahan untuk nasi beriani

Bawang besar, halia, bawang putih, bunga lawang dan cengkih digoreng sehingga kuning

Rempah beriani sedang dimasak

Nasi Beriani yang telah ditabur dengan daun pudina dan daun sup untuk menambahkan lagi aromanya.

Tips: i always serve nasi beriani with ayam masak merah, kurma, daging merah and acar..