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Do you know that you should never put bananas in the refrigerator???
Well, 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 2 bananas provide enough energy for a […]
Posted on March 13th, 2007 by June
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Goodness of Sweet Potatoes
Research has found that sweet potatoes may be crucial in combating malnutrition and blindness in Africa. They are often overlooked by cooks, when they are among the most nutritious vegetables from nature’s bounty:
The bright orange ones are high in vitamin A (beta carotene).
Besides vitamin A, a medium-baked sweet potato also contains […]
Posted on March 6th, 2007 by June
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GREEN TEA BUTTERED PRAWNS
Ingredients:
200g of raw tiger prawns
1 green tea bag
15 gm salted butter
Pickle (optional):1 radish (diced)
1 cucumber (diced)
1 carrot (diced)
2 tbsp lime juice (to be mixed with above vegetables)
Method:
Devein the prawns
In a frying pan, steep the green tea bag in 250 ml of hot water for 5 minutes
Remove tea bag and bring water […]
Posted on February 27th, 2007 by June
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Hi parents
If you still have bird’s nest and still wondering what to do with them, here’s another 2 recipes to consider:Stew Duck with Bird’s Nest Soup Ingredients:
15 gm duck’s meat
15 gm bird’s nest
15 gm ham
Method (serves 4 - 6 persons):
Soak bird’s nest in warm water for 1 hour
Drain and cook in boiling […]
Posted on February 20th, 2007 by June
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Lunar New Year is a big event for all ethnic groups in Singapore. Here’s 2 recipes for parents to try out for the reunion dinner:
Bird’s Nest Twin Prawn DelightIngredients:
20 gm bird’s nest
200 gm shelled prawn meat
200 gm
pork or chicken
Oil for deep-frying
Seasonings:
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 tbsp soy […]
Posted on February 13th, 2007 by June
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Brinjal or commonly known as eggplant is a vegetable well-liked by all races in Singapore. The usual cooking practices include baking, barbecuing, frying or pickling the fruits. They can also be pureed, flavoured or used as a dip or chutney as is popular in
Mediterranean and Indian cuisines. In Indian cuisine, they are used […]
Posted on February 6th, 2007 by June
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Today, I am going to share with Singapore parents on using green apple as an appetizer.
Ingredients:
1 medium size green apple (diced)
300 gms of chicken meat (diced) or 300 gms of prawns (scaled)
2 teaspoon of TABASCO pepper sauce
2 teaspoon honey
Half teaspoon of coriander roots
1 teaspoon coriander leaves
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 teaspoon lemon juice
Method […]
Posted on January 30th, 2007 by June
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Lotus root is the rhizome of the nelumbo, also know as the Egyptian lotus, Indian lotus or sacred lotus. It is an aquatic herbal plant with peltate leaves borne above and floating on the surface of the water. The edible pale yellow rhizome is submerged in mud. It has been eaten as food for […]
Posted on January 24th, 2007 by June
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This year, Chinese New Year is on 19 February 2007 which is about one month away. Traditionally, Chinese families would gather for a feast one day before the start of the Lunar New Year. This meal is known as “tuan yuan fan” or “Reunion Dinner” since it is almost always eaten after nightfall […]
Posted on January 20th, 2007 by June
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Hi
Today, I am going to share with you a juice and a dessert, using beetroot.
Mixed Fruit Juice
Fruits required – One medium size beetroot, 2 stalks of celery, 1 carrot and 1 orange.
De-skin the beetroot and orange. Together with celery and carrot, just cut them into smaller size to fit into the juicer and there you […]
Posted on January 16th, 2007 by June
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