Don’t we all love Risotto? I’m giving the traditional recipe a little Asian twist by incorporating Soju (replacing dry white wine) and Ebikko in the cooking process.
Seafood Recipes
Gulai Tumis Ikan (Tamarind Fish Curry)
Gulai Tumis is a hot and sour curry which is traditionally famous among the Nyonya and Hainanese households in Malaysia.
Steamed Garlic Prawns Vermicelli
Steamed garlic prawns with vermicelli is a tasty dish with little preparation. Using Le Creuset’s cast iron buffet casserole to steam, your meal will be ready in 5 minutes.
Prosperity Treasure Pot (Poon Choy 盆菜)
The Prosperity Treasure Pot or Poon Choy is a traditional one-pot dish composed of meat, seafood and vegetables served in a rich broth. This dish is especially popular during Chinese New Year as it is believe to bring abundance and prosperity to those who consume it.
Saffron Seafood Risotto Recipe
This seafood risotto recipe is infused with saffron and white wine, imparting remarkable flavour into the risotto rice base. I use scallops, prawns and squid to make up the risotto but you can use whatever seafood that is in season and you like. This risotto is easy to make and makes for the perfect meal for family and friends.
Indonesian Prawn Curry
Indonesian Prawn Curry is a very popular dish in Malaysia, however its origins are unknown. I believe the name does not refer to the country of origin but rather the taste of the dish. I decided to recreate this dish in my kitchen since I have just bought some fresh tiger prawns.
Lobster Bisque Soup
Lobster Bisque is a classic smooth and creamy French soup made from homemade lobster stock. Bisque is a method of extracting flavor from imperfect crustaceans not good enough to send to market. In an authentic bisque, the shells are ground to a fine paste and added to thicken the soup.
Nyonya Acar Fish
Nyonya Acar Fish or Acar Hu in Hokkien is a popular Peranakan pickled fish dish. This mouthwatering and super delicious fish, is a concoction of deep-fried fish pickled with a turmeric-vinegar base, spiced with garlic, ginger, and chilies.
Grilled Lobster in Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce
Purchased these fresh lobsters from a local seafood supplier for a great deal. Quickly stored in the freezer and only started to cook 2 days later. The spicy garlic butter sauce I prepared was not too overwhelming, as we can still taste the natural sweetness of the lobster.