The raindrop cake, originating from Japan, is actually a very recent creation and hype, during our time you would say. It is basically a simple jelly that’s made from water and agar agar powder. This creation is supposed to mimic … Read more
Category Archives: Dessert
My Not So Jiggly Raindrop Cake
Posted in Dessert, Japanese
Tagged Agar agar, Chilled, Raindrop, Soy bean flour, Sugar Syrup
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Eight Treasures Congee (八宝粥)
This is a Chinese recipe that uses eight really healthy ingredients for brewing into a really healthy congee dish. It is supposedly a dish served during the cold months of winter as it keeps the body and mind warm. However, … Read more
Posted in Chinese, Dessert
Tagged Beans, Congee, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Vegetarian
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Nicely Chilled Osmanthus Poached Pear Dessert
Next week will be the first week during which the Circuit Breaker will be lifted (i.e. Phase 1 of CB being lifted). To be honest, nothing much is going to happen yet, except that the kids will be allowed back … Read more
Medieval Classic Baked Custard
This is possibly the English version of the Japanese Chawanmuchi, though a lot creamier due to the milk content that makes it into a custard. The taste of the custard is otherwise quite plain, which is why it’ll be nicer … Read more