Tag Archives: Rice

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

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Taiwanese Braised Mushroom & Pork Rice

This is a really yummy dish – couldn’t have enough of it! When you are served a bowl of plain rice, all you really need is a side dish of this braised mushroom and pork.

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Unwrapping The Year With Omurice

Omurice, a combination of the words ‘omelette’ (omu) and ‘rice’, is a relatively common dish found not just in Japan, where it originated from, but also in other parts of East and Southeast Asia such as Korea, China, Hong Kong, … Read more

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Rice Pudding with Mixed Fruits In Three Simple Steps

We finally decided to give it a try – rice pudding. It seems like a favourite among the Westerners here, and in any case, curiosity finally got the better of us, so, here goes!

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Lo Mai Kai To Finish Up The Glutinous Rice

The remaining glutinous rice in the cupboard wasn’t that difficult to deal with after I discovered that it can be easily cooked with the microwave. (thanks to the mango sticky rice). I thought I’ll give it a try, microwaving it … Read more

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