Source: http://chinesefood.about.com/od/pork/r/sweetsourpork.htm Recipe good for chicken or fish. The sauce is also great for dipping spring rolls in. Serves 4 Preparation time: more than 30 minutes 500g pork fillet, cut into 2 cm cubes Batter: 1/2 cup plain flour 1/4 cup cornflour 1/2 cup cold water 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon salt Oil, for deep frying Sauce:  1 red capsicum, cut in 2 cm pieces 1 onion, halved and sliced...

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Source: http://adel-icious.blogspot.sg/2012/06/spicy-dried-shrimp-aka-hay-bee-hiam.html Spicy Dried Shrimp  200g     Dried Shrimp (weight is before soaking)    20g     Garlic, minced (about 5-6 cloves)  200g     Chilli Paste Salt & Sugar to taste Doesn't matter if the chilli paste is home made or store bought although there's always greater control in home...

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Source: http://tamarindandthyme.wordpress.com/2010/02/06/mini-spicy-shrimp-rolls/ Mini Spicy Shrimp Rolls makes 150-200. 100g dried shrimp 8 large dried chilies 5 shallots 4 cloves garlic 3 tbsps sunflower oil 1-1.5 tsp salt, to taste 1-1.5 tbsp sugar, to taste 1 packet of large, square spring roll wrappers (I didn’t use the largest ones; I used the next largest that come 40 to a pack, Spring Home brand) 1 egg, beaten sunflower...

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Source: http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2011/04/a-frugal-cheesecloth-alternative.html It’s funny to think that merely 2 years ago, I didn’t even know what cheesecloth was, let alone have a need for it. However, now that my kitchen has been transformed into a real food workshop, I find myself needing all sorts of “weird” items. Cheesecloth has many uses. Most commonly it’s used in various forms of cheesemaking (duh),...

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Source: http://japanesefood.about.com/od/japanesedessertsweet/r/greenteacookie.htm Matcha (green tea powder) can add great flavor and color to many sweets. When you want to make green cookies, try making matcha flacored cookies. Ingredients: 1 cup butter 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 large egg, beaten 1 Tbsp matcha green tea powder 2 1/2 cup flour Preparation: 1. Cream butter in a large bowl.  2. Add sugar and mix well.  3....

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A friend shared this in the group chat. Found it really interesting. I don't think I have the patience to do that yet. Still quite pleased with my char siew bao. keke http://youtu.be/fkIMdzRv...

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Just read this article. Interesting facts about banana. Source: BANANA -Very interesting FACTSNever, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!­...This is interesting. After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.Research has proven that just two...

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Interesting website. If I was staying alone overseas back then, I will probably love it to the core. Still love it. Source: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/how-survive-student-basic-recipes Starting university this year? You've probably bought the books, packed your bags and even popped to Ikea for last minute essentials - but did you remember to learn to cook? If your kitchen skills leave a lot to be desired...

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Source: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3468/basic-biscuit-dough Cooking time Prep:5 minsCook:15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Makes about 30 cookies This simple recipe for cookie dough can be adapted to suit your tastes- experiment with different shapes and flavours.  Additional info Freezable Easily doubled / halved Vegetarian Ingredients 250g butter, softened 140g caster sugar 1 egg...

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Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/easy-biscuits-135930/photo Servings:12 Ingredients:2 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1/3 cup oil2/3 cup milk Directions:1. Mix dry ingredients.2. Put oil in measuring cup and add milk. Do not stir.3. Add to dry ingredients.4. Mix lightly to moisten ingredients and knead one or two times to form ball.5. Roll out between two...

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Source: http://www.bestrecipes.com.au/recipe/simple-chocolate-cake-L4994.html Ingredients:  1 cup self-raising flour 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 250g butter 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs Icing:  1 cup icing sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon cocoa, sifted Dash milk 2 teaspoons softened butter Method:  1. In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa, vanilla essense, and melted butter. 2. Add eggs and...

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Source: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Simple-Chocolate-Cake Ingredients 2 tablespoons cocoa 2 eggs 1 cup self-rising flour 1 cup sugar 60g melted butter 1/2 cup milk Steps 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. 2. Place all ingredients in a bowl. 3. Beat with an electric beater until the mixture is smooth. Pour into grease and base lined (baking paper on the bottom) cake tin. Bake for approximately...

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