Char siew is the term we give to a long strip of pork shoulder butt, pork loin or pork belly that has been roasted in a marinade typically consisting of maltose (or honey), fermented bean curd, hoisin sauce and Chinese … Read more
Category Archives: Types of Food
Shrimp Sandwich With Creamy Avocado Mayonnaise Spread
If you love prawns or shrimps; if you love the creamy texture of avocadoes and mayonnaise; if you so prefer to have some crunchy greens as company; if you embrace the simplicity of a sandwich meal – this is the … Read more
Yum Woon Sen (Thai Noodle Salad)
The vibrant mix of colours in the salad, the lightness of the vermicelli soaking in the fragrance of herbs and the citrus juices of tomatoes and limes. These qualities are what makes Yum Woon Sen so appealing and refreshing – … Read more
Chilling Out With Blended Thai Tea Frappe
I love the Himalayan Frappe at McCafé. The Thai tea flavour is deep and strong, the milk is thick and the blend is heavenly. This is probably the only drink I order at McDonald’s nowadays. It is not cheap though … Read more
Pixie Green, Fluffy & Light Marshmallows
Christmas is finally here! What about some light and fluffy marshmallows to go with that mulled wine? Make them green and perhaps red too and have them with your cuppa home-brewed chocolate or cappuccino.