Tag Archives: Steaming

Cantonese Siu Mai Dim Sum Lunch

I love to eat siu mais. These are Chinese delicacies, often found in dim sum or Cantonese restaurants serving dim sum. They are also commonly found in hawker centres or foodcourts, at stalls that sell drinks and light snacks including … Read more

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白糖糕 (White Sugar Sponge Cake)

This is a traditional Chinese sponge cake that is steamed instead of baked. It uses yeast as its leavening agent, sugar, hot water and rice flour. These are very simple ingredients and steps involved though the process of fermenting it … Read more

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Pork & Tofu Dumpling (Wanton Style)

This dish is my to-go-to whenever I visit Chinese restaurants or eateries which serves up large plates and bowls of dishes. I love eating dumplings, especially those served with nice chilli oil to dip them with. My current favourite so … Read more

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家常便饭 – 肉末蒸蛋 (Steamed Egg With Minced Pork and Tofu)

I love simple food like this – just a bowl of plain rice with a simple side dish, made with simple love and minimal effort. It’s the tastiest comfort food one could ever get from anywhere in the world.

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Seri Kuih Muka (Nyonya Glutinous Rice Kueh with Pandan Custard)

I did it! I finally made a decent seri kuih muka all by myself. It is such a sweet little triumph. I need to give myself a little pat on my back.

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