Author: tiarakok

Dim Sum

Har Gow | Prawn Crystal Dumpling | 虾饺

I finally perfected my Har Gow recipe! I tried to make it as simple as possible yet tasty. Har Gow is the most popular Chinese Dim Sum cuisine. Har Gow is also known as Prawn Crystal Dumpling. This recipe is super simple and easy. Video on Har Gow | Prawn Crystal Dumpling | 虾饺: Crystal dumplings […]

Dim Sum

Prawn and Chives Crystal Dumpling | 虾韭菜水晶粿

Prawn and Chives Crystal Dumpling is a signature Chinese Dim Sum cuisine. It is the next best popular dim sum dish after Prawn Crystal Dumpling also known as “Har Gow”. As the name suggest, the texture of the dumpling skin is translucent, tender and slightly chewy. The only difference is the filling. Har Gow’s filling […]

Bread

Almond Bread in Rice Cooker | 杏仁奶面包

Ever since I made bread using rice cooker, I have been totally hooked on it. I find that bread can also be very, moist, soft and fluffy even with rice cooker. I believe its the steam in the rice cooker that gives it the extra moisture. I have been experimenting with different types of bread […]

Classic Chinese Recipes & Malaysian Signature, Festival Recipes, Dim Sum

Jicama/Yam Bean Vegetable Dumplings | Chai Kueh | 菜粿 | 蒸菜饺子

Chai Kueh is a very popular Chinese street snack. Its very healthy as it is steamed and packed with vegetables. Chai Kueh is very similar to har gow “prawn dumpling”, a signature dim sum dish in Chinese restaurants. Both have clear and translucent skin, also known as crystal dumpling skin. The difference is in the […]

Cakes

Steamed Banana Cake | 蒸香蕉蛋糕

Steamed Banana Cake is very delicious especially when its soft, moist and fluffy. However, steaming banana cakes can also be tricky. Sometimes it may not rise well and might be too moist. Nonetheless, a few simple steps will help to make a balanced moist and fluffy cake. This steamed banana cake recipe is packed with […]

Dessert and Drinks

Ginseng Tea 洋参茶

Skip your morning coffee and drink american ginseng tea instead. Ginseng tea helps boost energy in the morning and keeps you awake the whole day. It has cooling properties and helps to calm oneself. Recommended to drink in the morning only. American ginseng is different from Korean ginseng as the properties are different. I drink […]