Category Archives: Chinese

家常便饭 – 蒸蛋 (Chinese Style Steamed Egg)

Posted on 29 June, 2019 by cllism

I didn’t know a simple bowl of steamed egg would require so much skills and knowledge to make it. Well, if you don’t mind just any steamed egg such as the ones I used to make – ugly pocker-faced ones, … Read more

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Teochew Chwee Kueh (Steamed Water Rice Cake)

Posted on 15 June, 2019 by cllism

Chwee Kueh is a famous dish that almost everyone in Singapore would have tried before, or if not, would at the very least know about. Chwee Kueh, literally known as steamed water rice cake, has a very simple recipe. Just … Read more

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Prawn & Coriander Toast

Posted on 31 May, 2019 by cllism

Simple snacks make for great treats at home, though are at times a luxury as well given that my priority is to get the main meals out on time to feed everyone at home. I will usually look out for … Read more

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Street Calls For Char Siu Bao （叉烧包）

Posted on 18 May, 2019 by cllism

There are so many different types of Chinese buns – sweet corn bun, red bean paste bun, pork belly bun, two-toned chocolate buns and so on. Char siew bao (叉烧包), one filled with sweet barbecue pork meat, has got to … Read more

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Instant Noodles With Sambal Belachan & Olive Oil

Posted on 4 May, 2019 by cllism

Sometimes, all it takes is a little dressing and some spice and kick to create that special bowl of noodles for my meals at home. Fish sauce. Lime juice. Parsley. Voila – a perfect meal for the day!