SAUTE MUSHROOMS

Because this is one of my favourite foods, I would like you to try making them at home and taste it for yourself. Something healthy for consumption.

Here's the recipe:

1 red onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
300-400g button/shitake mushrooms (either one or mixed both)
dried oregano
salt and black pepper to taste.

Method:-

1. Depending on how fresh the mushrooms are, remove the stems and peel the top. Slice mushrooms.
2. Make a little stock by placing the stems in a small saute pan filled with a little water. Boil on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Strain out.
3. In a larger saute pan, heat 2-3 tbsp olive oil and saute onion and garlic until fragrant.
4. Add mushrooms to pan and saute. Add a little stock or water. (some mushrooms release water, so adding extra liquid is unnecessary. I only add stock or water if pan is too dry)
5. Saute until liquid evaporates/mushrooms soften. Season to taste.
6. Add dried oregano, stir well and promptly remove from heat.

FISH BALL SOUP

 

 :::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~

It's cold outside.
HELLO WINTER!

In the winter, over coffee and macaroons; I love to create new  healthy recipes. You can get all the ingredients at COLES or your nearby grocery shops. It's pretty simple to prepare, too. And I feel that this will be a good one to have during the cold days. Have it while it's hot. ENJOY!

SPICED FISH BALL SOUP RECIPE 

Whole spices:
Cinnamon stick 2 inches
Star anise 1 no.
Cloves 5 nos.
Cardamom 3 nos.

Ground ingredients:
Shallots 10 nos. (or more according to preference)
Garlic 5 cloves
Ginger 1/2 inch

Ground spices:
1 tbsp each of:-
Cumin powder
Fennel powder
Coriander powder 

Coriander leaves 50g (stalk and roots finely chopped, leaves coarsely chopped)

Carrot 1 no. (depending on size), cubed or cut according to own preference
Potato 3 nos. (depending on size), cubed/quartered or cut according to own preference
Fishball 12 nos.

Condiments:
Spring onions 2 nos., finely sliced
Fried Shallots 

Method:-

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan and saute whole spices for 1 minute on low to medium heat.
2. Add ground ingredients and saute until fragrant.
3. Add about 7 cups of water to the saucepan. Add ground spices and mix well.
4. Add chopped coriander stalk and roots to the pan. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
5. Add potatoes, carrots and fishball. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes/carrots are tender
6. Add coriander leaves and simmer for 1-2 minutes. 
7. Dish out and serve, garnished with spring onions and fried shallots (optional).

LITTLE MIRACLES

 

 :::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

 ~PATIENCE IS VITAL~

Am currently reading this book. I bought it at the $5 shop before walking to the Federation Square.

GREEN BEANS PORRIDGE

 

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

 ~PATIENCE IS VITAL~

GREEN BEANS PORRIDGE RECIPE

This is a favourite dish around tea time.

Among the ingredients you need to make GREEN BEANS PORRIDGE are:

Green beans

Brown Sugar 

(although somehow it doesn't look too brown in the pic)

Screwpine leaves (a.k.a. pandanus leaves)

Ingredients:-

1/2 cup green beans

1500 ml (approx) water

1 large or 2 small screwpine leaves (knotted like the pic)

3/4 cup coconut milk

Brown sugar to taste

Salt to taste

Method:-

1. In a medium saucepan, add green beans, about 1000 ml water and the knotted screwpine leaves. Bring to boil on high heat.

 

2. Boil until the green beans break/split.(If too much water evaporates during or at the end of  the process, add more water from the reserved 500 ml. Ensure there is at least an inch or so of water above the level of the green beans before going to step 3)

3. Reduce heat to medium and add the coconut milk. If using coconut cream, use about half the recipe. Stir to mix well. Bring to a simmer.

4. Stir in brown sugar to desired sweetness. (try 2-3 tbsp for starters)
5. Add about 1/2 to 3/4 tsp salt or to taste.

6. Ready to eat. Final consistency should not be too watery nor too thick. Remove screwpine leaves before serving in bowl. Serve hot with a side of a couple of pieces of cream cracker biscuits, to be coarsely broken into the bowl just prior to eating (optional).

Happy Trying!

Don't be afraid to say : 'I am sorry'

 

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~

The first to say "I am sorry" is the winner. You'll have a peaceful mind and heart. It's the easiest way to stay feeling happy again inside out. Try it!

FIND A WING TO CLIMB UNDER

 

 :::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~

It has been a while since I last wrote in this humble blog of mine. How are you, mates?

I have something to share with you today. Something that could make us better than yesterday, hopefully. Something for us to ponder. Have a read.

Study anyone who's great, and you'll find that they apprenticed to a master, or several masters. Therefore, if you want to achieve greatness, renown, and superlative success, you must apprentice to a master.

~Robert Allen (Self-made millionaire and co-author of The One Minute Millionaire)

Get On With It Already!

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~

A month ago, I believed in the following when it came to new books: A good book without the right promotion, will not sell. But since the past 14 days, that has changed into: A good book, even with good promotion, will still not sell if people do not want to give it a chance.